Marie Claire Travel

Sunday 23 November

ALL NEW: Marie Claire Makeovers Marie Claire beauty makeovers

Travel Search

Select


On Location: Languedoc

Marie Claire Travel News: The South of France AXIOM

WE STAYED AT...
Château de Camon (00 33 5 61 60 31 23), a former Benedictine abbey in the pretty medieval village of Camon. Beautifully restored by its English owners, this 12-room hotel has magnificent drawing rooms, sumptuous bedrooms, peaceful cloisters and an intimate restaurant. Add to that a gorgeous location, delicious breakfasts, attentive service and a large pool, and it's ideal for a relaxing break. In May, double rooms cost from £97, with dinner from £26 per person.

WE FLEW TO...
Toulouse, then drove south for an hour to the Ariège region, close to the Pyrenees. In May, return flights from London with British Airways cost from £77, including taxes. Other nearby airports are Carcassonne and Perpignan, or for rail services, visit sncf.co.uk. The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon (£13.99, Rough Guides) covers the region, and useful websites include www.ariege.com and www.tourism.midi-pyrenees.org.

WHILE YOU'RE THERE...
Go exploring – this region is famous for its 13th-century Cathar castles, such as Montségur, perched high on rocky peaks. You can go skiing in the Pyrenees at Monts d'Olmes, walk along the Sentier Cathar trail, visit prehistoric cave paintings at Niaux, and hit the shops in the arcaded market square of Mirepoix. Good gastronomic buys include cassoulet, goats' cheese, honey and the sparkling wines of Limoux.

Words by Lucia Debieux, Monday 7 April 2008


Have your say ...

Rate this ...

Rate this content

Thanks, your rating has been counted!

  • Current rating:
  • Be the first to vote


Breaking headlines ...

Marie Claire December subscription offer