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Around and about - so much to see close by

There is so much to do and see within an hour of Chez 'Roo. The Aude and Ariege prefectures have an abundance of exploration possibilities , much of which is set to the backdrop of the beautiful Pyrenees. Of course the Languedoc is famous for its wonderful wine, the styles of which vary greatly throughout the growing region. One could spend a year within a one hundred kilometre radius of Belpech and still not see it all. 4 hours radius takes in Provence and Spain - providing years of discovery.....

Mirepoix

The centre of Mirepoix is built around the place de Couverts which in turn has the 14th century Maison des Consuls as its main attraction. The overhanging arcades have exposed beams and from these there are approximately 150 individually carved wooden heads.

The original town was virtually destroyed by flooding of the Hers-Vif river on 16 June 1289. It was subsequently rebuilt by Jean de Levis in 1290

Carcassonne

Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on The hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral. Carcassonne is also of exceptional importance because of the lengthy restoration campaign undertaken by Viollet-le-Duc, one of the founders of the modern science of conservation..

Foix

Foix  is a small city with a big personality. Surrounded by mountains and sliced with rivers, this is a true gateway to the Pyrenees. Situated about 30 miles from Toulouse or 40 miles from Andorra, it is also quite central.The village’s striking medieval castle (“chateau”) is its most imposing monument, and it can be seen from all directions. Inside, climb the towers for splendid view of the city below and the mountains all around.

Mezeres

The “bastide” of Mazères was founded in 1253.The flamboyant Count of Foix Gaston Phoebus (1331 – 1391) built his castle here and made Mazères one of his favorite hangouts. During the Religious Wars Mazères became a Protestant citadel (it still has a Protestant temple). Contrary to the rest of the region or indeed the whole France the town of Mazères remained more or less divided between Catholic and Protestants until the middle of the 20th century.

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