Limoux
Limoux is an attractive market town in the Aude département with a handsome church and interesting weekly (Friday) market. It lies on the River Aude some 30 km due south of Carcassonne. The river flows through the town from north to south and there are a number of interesting bridges connecting the east and west halves.
This is a white wine producing area set amidst be
autiful rolling countryside. The most famous wine from this region is the sparkling Blanquette du Limoux, which has been in production since before 1531 and claims to be the first sparkling wine predating Dom Perignon’s accidental production by about half a century. However the original production method is not the same as that used for Champagne or any sparkling wine made ‘mèthode traditionnelle’. The method originally used to make these wines and one that is still used by many producers is called ‘mèthode ancestrale’.
Vineyard Touring
We visit some of the interesting small producers in this region where you will taste the sparkling wines as well as the wonderfull still wines made from Chardonnay and the local white grape Mauzac. You can also visit any of the other regions too. 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 Limoux region
Pure France
holiday rental French villas with private pools
in the Languedoc Roussillon.
Maison Laurent - A luxury bed & breakfast.
Maison Laurent is a typical Maison de Maître, a grand French house with its own private garden, set in a small village in the wonderfully unspoilt countryside of Languedoc-Roussillon. The ancient, historical village of Pieusse is surrounded by vineyards in the world’s largest wine producing area, which boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. Maison Laurent offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with wonderful showers and luxury baths, a secluded garden where you can relax, read or chat, a heated swimming pool, sunny terraces and shady corners, great food and wine and, above all, a relaxed and informal atmosphere that feels like home
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We have teamed up with Maison Laurent to bring you some fabulous wine, food, art and photgraphy weekends. Take a look at our Events Calendar for more details of these and other events
Colours of Pays Cathare 
Colours of Pays Cathare A warm welcome awaits you in this traditional village house full of charm and character. Close to Carcassonne with its medieval châteaux, villages and abbeys, beautiful landscapes, vineyards, gorges and mountains. This is a B & B with comfortable 3 en-suite rooms. Colours of Pays Cathare
Period Gite in Espéraza
Period cottage (gîte) in Espéraza situated on a quiet side road in the centre of the small historic market town of Espéraza, near to Limoux deep in the South of France. The gîte lies just off the main square, overlooking trees and gardens, near to the River Aude. Car parking (including disabled car parking) is available, off the main tree-lined square.
Cathar Country Cottage 
Cathar Country Cottage close to Limoux. The house is situated on a path in a quiet part of a village typical of rural Southern France. It has recently been thoroughly renovated to a very high standard whilst retaining the character and softeness of the buildings rustic origins. While retaining many period features the accommodation is luxurious and offers modern conveniences. Recent refurbishment has used top quality natural materials making use of the local chestnut wood, recycled oak and also cedar - a customary local wood dating from the Crusades, when it was found that cedar not only 
provided a wonderful fresh subtle aroma, but also deterred insects. While retaining many of its original features such as exposed beams, window fastenings, large quarry floor tiles and canal-tile roof. The walls are rendered with natrural lime plaster. Even the insulation is natural hemp.
La Cortanela
La Cortanela is a luxury Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the Aude region of S.W. France close to Limoux. You will be staying in the guest room of our beautiful new home situated 2kms from Limoux (Aude) set up high, with a commanding view of the Pyrenees. Start your day with breakfast in the courtyard (homemade bread and jams) before you go off to explore the lovely countryside, the old City of Carcassonne and the Cathar Castles. The Mediterranean is only an hour away offering many uncrowded beaches, watersports and seafood restaurants. For an additional charge, we also offer private French lessons for an hour each morning. Feel relaxed while speaking French and learn useful phrases rather than just words from a book.
Tournou le Haut
Tournou le Haut is a private chateau that lies in the Languedoc wine region of Southern France, south of the historic
medieval town of Carcassonne, on a hilltop in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It has been lovingly restored and expanded into a modern year-round residence of 7,000 sq.ft, a massive wine cellar with climate control, an infinity pool overlooking the valley, a walled vegetable garden, a 0.8 km private drive guarded by a massive iron gate. And the international airport at Toulouse is only 1hr 15min away. Throughout the interior, modern furnishings abound, from the finest fabrics to handmade solid oak beds, wardrobes, tables and furniture. The "Great Room" has a huge fireplace, leather sofas and comfortable seating areas, all surrounded by the warm natural stone of the original structure. The house consists of six bedrooms, 
two ensuite bathrooms, a large bathroom with tub and shower, two toilets, a spacious fully equipped kitchen, dining room with a custom made table that seats 12 comfortably, a family room with fireplace and entertainment system with satellite dishes, garage with electric door opener, internet and library with wet bar on the top floor, alarm system, secure wine cellar with climate control, workshop and wood storage.
French-House
French-House is a very popular large house with a 26’ garden and barn in the village of Saint Hilaire available by the week, all year round. Sleeps six. Ideal location, fifteen minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, thirty-five minutes to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. The house is one of the oldest in the village according to the neighbours. It is really a house and two barns, but one of the barns has become part of the house. Every room has oak beams and original features.