Guidebook for Fanjeaux
Essentials
Mirepoix
Beautiful Monday morning market.
Espéraza
Like your markets with a touch of hippy chic? This place is for you.
Food Scene
Domaine Gayda
Chemin de MoscouLovely winery nearby.
One of the finest restaurants we have ever had the pleasure of eating in, should you be here for a special occassion.
Rue de l'Abbaye
Rue de l'AbbayeOne of the finest restaurants we have ever had the pleasure of eating in, should you be here for a special occassion.
Coté Ferme
26 Rue ChartrandGreat modern tapas with a lovely deli at the side.
La Roulotte
6 Rue DenisseOur favourite small bistro in Carcassonne. French with an asian touch.
Don't be put off by the housing estate setting - this is a little gem of a restaurant run by people who care an awful lot about what comes out of their kitchen.
27 locals recommend
Le Jardin en Ville
5 Rue des FramboisiersDon't be put off by the housing estate setting - this is a little gem of a restaurant run by people who care an awful lot about what comes out of their kitchen.
Chateau Cavanac do a great 7 course tasting menu for €45 including wine, in a truly atmospheric and rustic setting.
Cavanac
Chateau Cavanac do a great 7 course tasting menu for €45 including wine, in a truly atmospheric and rustic setting.
Sightseeing
Carcassonne
Historic city.
Home to the famous Cassoulet dish as well as a great place to access the peaceful waterway that is the Canal du Midi.
49 locals recommend
Castelnaudary
Home to the famous Cassoulet dish as well as a great place to access the peaceful waterway that is the Canal du Midi.
Stunning Cathar Castle set high on the rocks overlooking wide valleys and mountain peaks.
158 locals recommend
Chateau de Peyrepertuse
Stunning Cathar Castle set high on the rocks overlooking wide valleys and mountain peaks.
Montségur
One of the most popular Cathar Castles on the circuit.
Entertainment & Activities
Lac de Saint-Ferreol
Great pic-nic and swim spot.
Gruissan
Lovely sea-side spot with wide, sandy beaches and great sea-food.
Charming little resort with three valleys of skiing in the winter and biking and hiking in the summer. Relax in the hot springs after a day of activity (over 5s only).
73 locals recommend
Ax les Thermes
804 Plt de BonascreCharming little resort with three valleys of skiing in the winter and biking and hiking in the summer. Relax in the hot springs after a day of activity (over 5s only).
Les Monts d'Olmes
Les Monts d'OlmesBeginners and Intermediate skiing under an hour away.
High line zip wire, water sports and lots of space around the lake for wild swimming and all just a stone's throw from Carcassonne centre.
223 locals recommend
Lac de la Cavayere
High line zip wire, water sports and lots of space around the lake for wild swimming and all just a stone's throw from Carcassonne centre.
Everything Else
Limoux
Home of sparkling wine.
La Franqui
Avenue du Front de MerWorld-class kite-boarding and wind-surfing spot.
Arts & Culture
Toulouse
Beautiful and vibey city life just one hour away.
Montpellier
Our favourite city in the South of France, worth a day-trip.