The Cabardès
This region of the Languedoc encompasses the Montagne Noir, the range of mountains that are the foothills of the Massif Central. It is a lush and wooded region interspersed with forests, meadows and vineyards. Due to the different influences of both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean you can see the diversity of vegetation. The lush and flowering vegetation influenced from the Mediterranean and the beech trees which are growing due to wetter climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Within the mountain are a number of mountain lakes which are fantastic for swimming and other water sports and the region is also a great place for walkers.
The wine region of Cabardès is north-west of Car
cassonne and borders Minervois to the east. It was named after the Lords of Cabaret who defended the Châteaux de Lastours against Simon de Montfort in 1209.
Despite the name's medieval origins, this appellation is one of the youngest in France, having only become official in February 1999. It stands out from the rest of the Languedoc because of the grape varieties planted here. In the west the soils are deeper and it is wetter and suits the Bordelaise grape varieties and in the shallower soils in the east typical Languedoc varieties are planted.
Vineyard Touring
We run tours here all year round and in the winter our tours include truffle hunting. You can choose to tour the Cabardès with us or from here we can take you to any of the regions depending upon where you are staying. Take a look at the tours that are available
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We have found some lovely places for you to stay in the Cabardès
Pure France
holiday rental French villas with private pools in the Languedoc Roussillon.
La Villa de Mazamet
La Villa de Mazamet, nestled at the foothills of the Montagne Noire mountain range, is one of France’s leading B&Bs and listed in the acclaimed Alistair Sawday guide for France. La Villa has five sumptuously appointed ensuite bedrooms; a private walled garden with pool & sun terrace; table d’hôtes restaurant and “Le Petit Spa” with sauna, Jacuzzi and massage
treatments.
Ideally situated between Albi & Carcassonne, La Villa de Mazamet is a great base for exploring SW France and within just 20 mins of vineyards, medieval villages and mountains”.
Domaine de Clement
Domaine de Clement is a private estate in the village of Fontiers Cabardes, close to the magnificent medieval town of Carcassonne in the South of France. They offer self catering cottage holidays with a huge pool and have 6 lovely gites set in a peaceful wooded countryside.