Justin & Paula's Guidebook
Cathar History
Only a ten minute drive or a 90 minute walk. Spectacular views from this historic Cathar castle
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Chateau de Puilaurens
Place du ChâteauOnly a ten minute drive or a 90 minute walk. Spectacular views from this historic Cathar castle
Within a 45 minute drive of Axat. Easily accessible with spectacular views across the mountains and to the Mediterranean. Another fine Cathar castle.
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Chateau de Queribus
Within a 45 minute drive of Axat. Easily accessible with spectacular views across the mountains and to the Mediterranean. Another fine Cathar castle.
A short drive from Chateau Dr Queribus. Another spectacular mountaintop Cathar castle
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Chateau de Peyrepertuse
A short drive from Chateau Dr Queribus. Another spectacular mountaintop Cathar castle
Outdoor activities
Based in Axat, Paul and his team offer excellent white water rafting, kayaking and canyoning. Excellent tuition with safety in mind.
Crazy Raft
58 Rte de Font-RomeuBased in Axat, Paul and his team offer excellent white water rafting, kayaking and canyoning. Excellent tuition with safety in mind.
Beautiful swimming lake a short drive from Axat. Great cafe with seasonal opening. Ideal for a swim and a picnic
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Lac Puivert
Les JardinsBeautiful swimming lake a short drive from Axat. Great cafe with seasonal opening. Ideal for a swim and a picnic
Breathtaking little oasis near Cucugnan. Tucked away in a Hidden valley, the river has carved pools and waterfalls. Surrounded by nature, perfect for relaxation or swimming
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Gorges Du Verdouble
Breathtaking little oasis near Cucugnan. Tucked away in a Hidden valley, the river has carved pools and waterfalls. Surrounded by nature, perfect for relaxation or swimming
Fabulous ski resort reopening this year. Only 40 minutes from Axat
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Station Puyvalador
Résidence les SorbiersFabulous ski resort reopening this year. Only 40 minutes from Axat
Superb ski resort, pristine slopes, equipment hire and a great cafe. Only 50 minutes from Axat
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Ski Resort Formiguères
La CalmazeilleSuperb ski resort, pristine slopes, equipment hire and a great cafe. Only 50 minutes from Axat
Ski Mijanès-Donezan
95 Latrabe d'en BasOur closest ski resort just 20 minutes away.
At an hour's drive from Axat, Les Angles is a superb ski resort but also home to a myriad of mountain bike trails in the summer
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Les Angles Ski Resort
2-6 Rue de l'ÉcoleAt an hour's drive from Axat, Les Angles is a superb ski resort but also home to a myriad of mountain bike trails in the summer
Sightseeing
Axat's very own little red train. The station is a two minute walk from Maison Forestiere. Take a trip through the gorges, tunnels and viaducts to St
Paul and back. Spectacular!!
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Le Train Rouge
Axat's very own little red train. The station is a two minute walk from Maison Forestiere. Take a trip through the gorges, tunnels and viaducts to St
Paul and back. Spectacular!!
A must visit whilst in the area. Walk the narrow medieval streets and ramparts. Enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants in the square.
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Cité de Carcassonne
1 Rue Viollet le DucA must visit whilst in the area. Walk the narrow medieval streets and ramparts. Enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants in the square.
The medieval market town of Mirepoix is just an hour away. The main square is surrounded by beautiful medieval buildings and the cathedral is well worth a visit to see it's stained glass windows. Monday morning Mirepoix hosts one of the best street markets in the area.
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Mirepoix
The medieval market town of Mirepoix is just an hour away. The main square is surrounded by beautiful medieval buildings and the cathedral is well worth a visit to see it's stained glass windows. Monday morning Mirepoix hosts one of the best street markets in the area.