Top 6 Hidden Gems Things to do in Carcassonne, Occitanie

August 18, 2021 Diedre Savory

French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Carcassonne

1. O'Vineyards

885 avenue de la Montagne Noire Northern Arrondissement of Carcassonne, 11620 Villemoustaussou, Carcassonne France +33 6 30 18 99 10 [email protected] http://ovineyards.com
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5.0 based on 563 reviews

O'Vineyards

WINERY TOUR and WINE TASTING with the WINEMAKER himself! No snobs allowed!... You can walk around the winery and learn how we make our wines, all with a glass in your hand... BUY our FINE WINES to go or have them shipped direct to you. STAY with us in our luxurious double room, Breakfast included. Fine Wines, Delicious meals, Fabulous views, Rooms in the middle of the vines! Nestled in the vines Domaine O'Vineyards in sight of the Medieval castle ramparts of Carcassonne features gorgeous views of the Black Mountains and the Pyrénées, is about 10 minutes from Carcassonne's airport.

Reviewed By pa0lin01975 - Turin, Italy

We had an excellent experience with Joe e Liz. We really loved their hospitality. They welcomed us in their house, surrounded by vineyards, with a glass of good wine and, above all, with their smiles. The apartment was large clean and well equipped, the night was so quiet.. and the breakfast wonderful! We felt at home during all our stay there and joe and Liz cuddled us and our son.. In the afternoon joe showed us his activity through the vineyards and the cellar and in the evening Liz served us a fabulous dinner! We enjoyed the dinner and the company. We suggest this place to everyone!!! Thank you Liz and Joe Paolo, Barbara e Matteo

2. Cathar Country Tours

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Cathar Country Tours

Cathar Country Tours offers a unique top-of-the-range experience of the Languedoc’s historical treasures, focused on the rich history of the Cathars. Your guide, the historian and author James McDonald, is an expert on all aspects of Catharism and has lived in the region since 1997. His wit and erudition make complex histories accessible and he consistently receives five-star reviews. Tours are in English and range from one to six days, and include private tours as well as scheduled tours. These tours offer an holistic experience, encompassing stimulating and enthralling talks, wonderful conversation, delicious local food and wine, and enchanting scenery.

3. Cocoa & Grapes - Chocolate and Wine Tasting Food Tours

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5.0 based on 239 reviews

Cocoa & Grapes - Chocolate and Wine Tasting Food Tours

Half day, morning, leisurely paced, no hills, Walking Food Tour lasting approximately 4.5 hours for those 18 years and older. The tours are not family oriented. Advanced booking is preferred. Please book ahead whenever possible. We visit and support local small producers. The shops we visit are open Tuesday to Saturday, therefore, these are the days we offer our walking Tasting Tour - Tuesday to Saturday. The Cocoa & Grapes Food Tours start at 09:00am and finish at approximately 1:30pm. Food Tours are offered in English only and include tasting exquisite hand made chocolates and local artisanal wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon, now part of Occitanie. Experience pairing fine chocolate with luscious wine, while hearing some fascinating stories of Carcassonne and the region thrown in for fun. There is a two person minimum for Food Tours to operate.

4. Musee De L'ecole

3 rue du Plo, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France +33 4 68 25 95 14 [email protected] https://carcassonne.org/article-page/musee-de-lecole
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4.5 based on 206 reviews

Musee De L'ecole

Reviewed By irishmick2018 - Dublin, Ireland

Really enjoyed this visit.OK you might say it’s just a school and you would be correct at that but it’s a walk back in time to see what a French school looked and felt like way back. A really interesting little museum very quaint and quite a bit of history to it in relation to world war 2. Well worth a visit

5. Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine

La Cresto, 11160 Cabrespine, Carcassonne France +33 4 68 26 14 20 [email protected] http://www.gouffre-de-cabrespine.com/
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4.5 based on 637 reviews

Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine

In the depths of the Black Mountain, steadily, patiently, over thousands of years, water has hollowed out an immense cavern. You can tour the giant cavern quite safely using the panoramic walkway. The background and the lighting effects make it a spectacle like no other.

6. Mayronnes Sculpture Trail

The Village of Mayronnes, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France http://www.sentiersculpturel.com/
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Mayronnes Sculpture Trail

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