Just some Local Views of Saint Hilaire And Carcassonne to try and illustrate the wonderfully diverse country side all with in a few miles of Maison de l'Orchidee

     If you would like some help with small photographic problems then check out the Activities section where we run a small leaner course on digital photography where you can learn on a Pro Nikon Digital SLR camera with various lenses and equipment.       Half day photo shoot in or out.

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The Abbaye de Saint Hilaire

is in the Center of The Village, You can take a tranquil walk into the ancient past of the Abbaye.

It was established in the 15th century and is where the sparkling wine Blanquette de limoux was first bottled in 1531 before the method of creating sparkling wine was made famous else where .

The first bishop of Carcassonne built a chapel here in the sixth century.

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Ideal settings for Landscape Photography just a short walk from Maison de l'Orchidee

Ideal fishing locations with some large Carp and Chub. Local Lakes and Rivers offer a wealth of challenges to the adventurous fisherman.

Well stocked Tackle outlets are in the Carcassonne commercial center just a short drive away.

"License needed"
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Wander near by Villages and visit the Vide Greniers "Car boots"

where you can find long lost Renoir's or works of art at bargain prices .

 

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chambre dotes river

 

Tranquil Waters that have hard fighting fish to catch the unwary fisherman

Uncluttered streets to walk through and explore

 
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Then there are the other more energetic sports to tempt more active participants.

 

From White Water Rafting, Quad Biking, Go Karting, Horse Riding, Adventure courses
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Poppy fields that spring up In May and June.

Making a blaze of color across the Fields

 

 

Then there are the Vineyards that stretch across the Wine growing regions.

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river aude

 

Even in the winter the area has a beauty of its own. There are near by Ski slopes for the adventurous.

The spanish town of Andorra is a drive of 2hours away

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All seasons of the year, the Aude region in the south of france offers many different experiences.
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The Vineyards in the nearby Village of LEUC

Taken late November, even at this time of year the region has so much visual beauty to offer with ever changing Scenes.

You can still enjoy the Autumn Sun and return to Maison l'Orchidee's centrally heated rooms and relax with a hot cup of Chocolate while you plan your next day out.

 

 

The aude region offers so much for the traveler who likes casual walking or cycling.

Of course there is Site seeing by car or motorbike. where you can stop at your Leisure and enjoy the French two hour dinner break

Check out our picnic hamper option in the tariff page

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There's Wine tasting from locally produced wine ,

 

Cheeses and Fruits can be purchased at the local markets.

 

bargain breaks

All photographs above have been taken less then 5mins walk from the Maison de l'Orchidee

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The Cite de Carcassonne

Walking hoildays in the south of france

THE ANCIENT CITE OF CARCASSONNE

The city within a castle full of restaurants and shops. the medieval and historic castle has tremendous views from the battlements.

The romantic towers create a feeling from the age when the Cathers were in power. Spend days enjoying the Cite

carcassonne castle, Chambre D’hôtes in Saint Hilaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, South france.

Come and join the many visitors to Carcassonne. You will always have a warm welcome at the Maison de L'Orchidee, Chambre D’hôtes in Saint Hilaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, South france.

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The main shopping center of Carcassonne has many designer shops .

The vibrant market and busy square is ideal for just slowly wandering through.             Take some time to enjoy a leisurely coffee or maybe a meal and glass of wine.At the various street Cafés, Bars and Restaurants. Soak up the the flavor of the city and enjoy the day while the world walks by you.

 
Chambre D’hôtes in Saint Hilaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, South france. carcassonne gate

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