Chateau View – B&B / Chambres d’hotes
We invite you to consider our beautiful riverside house for your next holiday or short break. Situated on the banks of the River Aude in picturesque Quillan, “Chateau View” is the ideal base from which to enjoy all sorts of holiday activities and to explore this part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. So whether…

Whitewater sports
The countless rivers, torrents and mountain lakes in this part of Languedoc-Roussillon, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, along with its tens of reservoirs, offer every kind of whitewater sport: canoeing, kayaking, rafting and canyoning, and all are within easy reach of Quillan. The turbulent waters of the river Aude offer perfect conditions for practising…

Walks and trails
The area around Quillan, like the southern Languedoc region in general, contains a rich variety of beautiful landscapes with stunning views, providing a range of challenging and easy walks — both mountain and river walks. Quillan itself sits in the foothills of the Pyrenees so the walks and views are spectacular. It’s a haven 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….

Cathar Castles
Depending on your definition of ‘Cathar castles’ you might claim anything from the five ‘sons of Carcassonne’ to the 17 or so ancient castles that lie in the ‘Pays Cathar’ (Cathar lands). The castle at Carcassonne itself is probably the best-known of the region, but there are many others worth seeing. Puivert Our closest castle…