Orthodox monasteries
There are three Orthodox monasteries less than two hours away from Chateau View. The nearest is the monastery at Cantauque, near Limoux, about a 40-minute drive from here. This monastery publishes the guide to Orthodox monasteries in France (Petit guide des monastères orthdoxes de France), which includes a map (left) and a detailed listing for…
Les bains
One of the things the Languedoc region has been known for is its spa towns, with settlements and towns building up around the natural springs with their healing minerals. There are many hot springs, created by geological activity under the Pyrénées heating the underground water. Alet-les-Bains The nearest of these is Alet-les-Bains, 20 minutes away….
Wine tasting
Explore the wonderful wines produced in the area here around Quillan, in the southern Languedoc. Languedoc is one of France’s longest-established wine-producing regions, probably because of its Mediterranean location. Wine has been produced here for thousands of years. Greeks started colonies here as early as 6 BC and began cultivating vines. Apparently, the Roman historian, Titus…
Nature
Quillan is located in the Haute Valley of the Aude departement in the Languedoc region. The area covers a remarkable range of landscapes and natural sites, from the Mediterranean sea to the Pyrenees mountains, from the marine lakes to the Massif Central, from the Lauragais to the Corbières. With beaches, rivers, forests, mountains, plateaus, gorges and…
