Places to see
La Cité and the Pont Vieux (old bridge)
There are countless places of interest within an hour or two's drive from Cépie. Here are just a few.
Carcassonne ( La Cité ) see link on home page
Carcassonne should be number one on your list, attracting great hordes of visitors in the summer, and rightly so. Despite all the tourist paraphernalia it remains a beautiful place. Ironically it was left in disrepair for centuries, and an order was given in 1849 that it should be demolished. This mobilised support for the town and restoration began a few years later, under the supervision of Violet Leduc
Carcassonne castle dates from the early 13th century, although parts are more ancient still, and the fortifications were added a couple of decades later.
The canal flows, starting from the Garonne river at Toulouse, for 254 kms through Carcassonne to the Mediterranean sea at the town of Sete. A major engineering project even at today's standards was undertaken in by Pierre-Paul Riquet in 1666.
Boats are available for hire, or just enjoy a 1 hour boat ride
Or even stroll along the banks of the canal under the shade of the avenue of Plane trees
Markets
Every one loves a market and these are just a few in the area:-
Limoux a weekly general market on Fridays. During the summer months of July and August there is a weekly night market on Tuesday, plus a antiques market on the first Sunday of the month except September.
Mirepoix weekly on Mondays set in a medieval square
Revel huge and weekly on Saturdays situated mostly in the town square under a medieval market hall, but sprawls out along side streets.
Narbonne weekly on Saturdays
Apart from the weekly market it is well worth a visit on it's own merit. A unique bastide town with the most interesting original medieval architecture.
is but a few miles to the South. Here is based the legend of Curé Bérenger Sauniére and Cathar treasure. The same legend that Dan Brown wrote about in his book The Da Vinci Code.
Cathar CastlesThere are several fascinating castle ruins in the area , well worth a visit, Peyrepertuse, Puilaurens, Montségur, Queribus, to name only four. Built by the Cathars as protection from the Albigensian crusaders.
Just one hour away, is a vibrant university city with countless places of interest and good restaurants.
Is a large lively town about 1 hour 30 mins. away and very close to the Mediteranean.
Is a tiny mountain top republic offering the most dramatic scenery and some the best skiing in the Pyrenees. Occupying a mere 450 square kilometres, Andorra is able to sell a wide range of duty free products, including alcohol, perfume, cigarettes and car fuel is very inexpensive.
Two of the many Cathar Castles in the area
Queribus & Peyreperteuse
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Caves and Grottos
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There are far too many beautiful and interesting places to visit in the area for them all to get a mention on this site. But to find out more visit the local tourist office in Limoux. The staff there are extremely helpful, and they do speak English.
