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There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in this wonderfully varied area. For the adventurous there is white water rafting and canoeing on the local River Aude. You can also abseil or rock climb in the local Pierre Lys Gorge. The horse riding locally takes you through wonderful countryside, and can be booked for those who are riding for the first time right through to the most experienced riders. For those who love walking there are many miles of marked trails which take you through forests, gorges and mountains. It is easy to walk all day from the village, and to take a different walk almost every day! The local town of Quillan has many activities during the summer months, notably a Folklore Festival, which culminates in a spectacular firework display. Quillan is 4km from Belvianes. It is situated on the River Aude, and is a pleasant place to sit in the sun and enjoy a drink or a meal. There are shops and supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and a post office. The tourist information centre gives many ideas for a day out. In additon there is a good sized open air swimming pool. Languedoc Rousillon enjoys a very good climate with around 300 days of sunshine a year. |
There are the beaches of the Mediterranean to enjoy - just over an hours' drive away, and also many lakes which have been created for swimming locally - such as the one at Puivert - 18kms from the house. Belvianes is in the heart of Cathar country, and there are many chateaux to explore, along with medieval villages and of course the world famous city of Carcassonne which is less than an hour away. Rennes le Chateau with its' fascinating history is nearby, it is featured in the Da Vinci Code. For duty-free shopping a scenic 60 mile drive takes you to Andorra in search of all those bargains!
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