Guidebook for Labécède-Lauragais

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Guidebook for Labécède-Lauragais

Food Scene

Great pizzas and al fresco dining overlooking lac de st ferreol
9 locals recommend
Restaurant Le 20
20 Av. Paul Riquet
9 locals recommend
Great pizzas and al fresco dining overlooking lac de st ferreol
Lively atmosphere with friendly staff and amazing salads.
La Renaissance HÔTEL RESTAURANT SAINT FERRÉOL
1 Chem. des Dauzats
Lively atmosphere with friendly staff and amazing salads.
Amazingly relaxing ambience in amongst all the tourist bustle. Have a relaxing grande salade or freshly made pizza. Always a must do!
9 locals recommend
Les Terrasses de la Cité
9 locals recommend
Amazingly relaxing ambience in amongst all the tourist bustle. Have a relaxing grande salade or freshly made pizza. Always a must do!

Sightseeing

La cité de Carcassonne is an 11th and 13th century fortress city with Disneyesque turrets and fine Gothic cathedral. It is the second most visited tourist attraction in France (after the Eiffel Tower), and contains shops, restaurants, museums, apartments, and the cathedral. Activities at a glance... Sight seeing - If there is one sight worth seeing then this is it! If you're lucky enough to rent during the Bastille Day celebrations (14th July) don't miss the spectacular fireworks display over La cité. The display starts are around 10pm, but get there as early as possible. Dining - Being a tourist attraction means that you will not go hungry! With restaurants catering for the big appetit
302 locals recommend
Cité de Carcassonne
1 Rue Viollet le Duc
302 locals recommend
La cité de Carcassonne is an 11th and 13th century fortress city with Disneyesque turrets and fine Gothic cathedral. It is the second most visited tourist attraction in France (after the Eiffel Tower), and contains shops, restaurants, museums, apartments, and the cathedral. Activities at a glance... Sight seeing - If there is one sight worth seeing then this is it! If you're lucky enough to rent during the Bastille Day celebrations (14th July) don't miss the spectacular fireworks display over La cité. The display starts are around 10pm, but get there as early as possible. Dining - Being a tourist attraction means that you will not go hungry! With restaurants catering for the big appetit
If it's breathtaking panoramic views you are after, then this idyllic medieval town is perfect. Set atop a high plateau, the town can be seen from miles around. Climb to the town's viewing terrace, and you will be able to spot everything from Revel, Les Armengauds, the Black Mountains, the Pyrennees, and so much more!
14 locals recommend
Saint-Félix-Lauragais
14 locals recommend
If it's breathtaking panoramic views you are after, then this idyllic medieval town is perfect. Set atop a high plateau, the town can be seen from miles around. Climb to the town's viewing terrace, and you will be able to spot everything from Revel, Les Armengauds, the Black Mountains, the Pyrennees, and so much more!
The canal stretches 360 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The nearest major town on the Canal is Castelnaudary, however you will come across this impressive waterway if you visit Toulouse, Carcassone or any of the smaller towns north of the A61 autoroute. The Canal was classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996, as it considers the Canal to be one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Modern Age. Activities at a glance... Cycling - With 360 km of waterways, that's one long bike ride! Sight-seeing - Impressive marina (Castelnaudary, Toulouse) and locks, aqueducts, bridges, tunnels, etc. Plenty to see.
268 locals recommend
Canal du Midi
268 locals recommend
The canal stretches 360 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The nearest major town on the Canal is Castelnaudary, however you will come across this impressive waterway if you visit Toulouse, Carcassone or any of the smaller towns north of the A61 autoroute. The Canal was classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996, as it considers the Canal to be one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Modern Age. Activities at a glance... Cycling - With 360 km of waterways, that's one long bike ride! Sight-seeing - Impressive marina (Castelnaudary, Toulouse) and locks, aqueducts, bridges, tunnels, etc. Plenty to see.
CANAL DU MIDI BOAT TRIP, CARCASSONNE: This isn't the only boat trip on the Canal du Midi but if you intend on visiting Carcassonne, then you have a choice of two or three trips (with corresponding lengths of trips to suit everyone). You'll be taken along part of the Canal du Midi and told the amazing history of its creation. You'll go through one or two of the automatic locks which are pretty impressive pieces of engineering. And - depending on the trip's length, you may get a chance to get off the boat, stretch your legs or have a quick drink at a Canal-side cafe while watching the world go by.
54 locals recommend
Canal du Midi, reste la gare du Carcassonne
1 Av. du Maréchal Joffre
54 locals recommend
CANAL DU MIDI BOAT TRIP, CARCASSONNE: This isn't the only boat trip on the Canal du Midi but if you intend on visiting Carcassonne, then you have a choice of two or three trips (with corresponding lengths of trips to suit everyone). You'll be taken along part of the Canal du Midi and told the amazing history of its creation. You'll go through one or two of the automatic locks which are pretty impressive pieces of engineering. And - depending on the trip's length, you may get a chance to get off the boat, stretch your legs or have a quick drink at a Canal-side cafe while watching the world go by.

Essentials

This is the nearest town to Les Armengauds (8km) and offers an excellent range of boulangeries, patisseries, restaurants, cafes, and shops. It is famous for its "Art Meubles" with exquisite furniture shops lining the main road into the town. The other feature is the Saturday market where you can amble around the main square and see, smell and taste real French life at its best! Activities at a glance... Shopping - From boulangeries to your nearest InterMarche supermarket. Dining - Revel has a number of excellent restaurants and cafes: including the Hotel Restaurant du Midi (for that special treat), Crêperie Sucre et Sale, ....
54 locals recommend
REVEL
54 locals recommend
This is the nearest town to Les Armengauds (8km) and offers an excellent range of boulangeries, patisseries, restaurants, cafes, and shops. It is famous for its "Art Meubles" with exquisite furniture shops lining the main road into the town. The other feature is the Saturday market where you can amble around the main square and see, smell and taste real French life at its best! Activities at a glance... Shopping - From boulangeries to your nearest InterMarche supermarket. Dining - Revel has a number of excellent restaurants and cafes: including the Hotel Restaurant du Midi (for that special treat), Crêperie Sucre et Sale, ....

Everything Else

World capital of the "Cassoulet" and set on the banks of the Canal du Midi (UNESCO Heritage site), this large town can offer shopping, dining and a number of other pursuits. Activities at a glance... Shopping - A wide range of shops (from Géant and SuperU to small tabacs selling foreign newspapers). Dining - Plenty of Maisons de Cassoulet. And if you really like the taste, why not visit in the last week of August when the Cassoulet fête is held. For vegetarians, be sure to sample the (generously-sized) chevre chaud salad and house red at Pause Café. Delicious! Sight-seeing - Have a wander along the Canal du Midi to Castelnaudary's picturesque marina.
49 locals recommend
Castelnaudary
49 locals recommend
World capital of the "Cassoulet" and set on the banks of the Canal du Midi (UNESCO Heritage site), this large town can offer shopping, dining and a number of other pursuits. Activities at a glance... Shopping - A wide range of shops (from Géant and SuperU to small tabacs selling foreign newspapers). Dining - Plenty of Maisons de Cassoulet. And if you really like the taste, why not visit in the last week of August when the Cassoulet fête is held. For vegetarians, be sure to sample the (generously-sized) chevre chaud salad and house red at Pause Café. Delicious! Sight-seeing - Have a wander along the Canal du Midi to Castelnaudary's picturesque marina.

Shopping

The "pink city" (nick-named because of the majority of its buildings are painted in a rose-coloured paint) boasts France's third biggest city, with plenty of shopping and sight-seeing to satiate even the most hardened of shopaholics! Toulouse Activities at a glance... Shopping - Boutiques to FNAC department store for children, this city has the full range of shops you would expect from a major French city. Sight seeing - The Canal du Midi runs through Toulouse, displaying a pretty waterfont marina. The city is very green, with city-center planted trees and parks giving it a very clean, airy feel. Dining - Feast on the cosmopolitan fayre this lively city has to offer.
329 locals recommend
Toulouse
329 locals recommend
The "pink city" (nick-named because of the majority of its buildings are painted in a rose-coloured paint) boasts France's third biggest city, with plenty of shopping and sight-seeing to satiate even the most hardened of shopaholics! Toulouse Activities at a glance... Shopping - Boutiques to FNAC department store for children, this city has the full range of shops you would expect from a major French city. Sight seeing - The Canal du Midi runs through Toulouse, displaying a pretty waterfont marina. The city is very green, with city-center planted trees and parks giving it a very clean, airy feel. Dining - Feast on the cosmopolitan fayre this lively city has to offer.

Entertainment & Activities

The Mediterranean Sea is approximately one hour from Les Armengauds. The most convenient (and spacious, even in high season) beach is Narbonne Plage, although there are numerous other beaches to choose from. Narbonne Plage Activities at a glance... Swimming - Dip in the warm Med or just build sandcastles on the seemingly endless soft-sand beach at Narbonne Plage. Sailing - Rentals are available. Dining - From seafood to pizza to salad.
98 locals recommend
Narbonne Plage
98 locals recommend
The Mediterranean Sea is approximately one hour from Les Armengauds. The most convenient (and spacious, even in high season) beach is Narbonne Plage, although there are numerous other beaches to choose from. Narbonne Plage Activities at a glance... Swimming - Dip in the warm Med or just build sandcastles on the seemingly endless soft-sand beach at Narbonne Plage. Sailing - Rentals are available. Dining - From seafood to pizza to salad.
Space adventure park in Toulouse. Very well enjoyed by older and younger members of the family. There's a Stellarium, Planetarium and iMAX cinema togehter with life-size models of the Ariane 5 rocket; Mir spacestation and Soyuz spacecraft. We all enjoyed the "weightless" experience and the countless interactive exhibitions. Go early to get a full day out of it - you'll need it!
266 locals recommend
Cite de l'espace
Avenue Jean Gonord
266 locals recommend
Space adventure park in Toulouse. Very well enjoyed by older and younger members of the family. There's a Stellarium, Planetarium and iMAX cinema togehter with life-size models of the Ariane 5 rocket; Mir spacestation and Soyuz spacecraft. We all enjoyed the "weightless" experience and the countless interactive exhibitions. Go early to get a full day out of it - you'll need it!
If you want to practice your alpine skiing in the middle of summer (on Europe's largest 'dry' ski slope), water skiing, sledging (luge), swimming, go carting (for the younger members), skateboarding, or going on a zipwire - head to Cap' Découverte in Le Garric (near Albi).
Cap Découverte
Cap Découverte
If you want to practice your alpine skiing in the middle of summer (on Europe's largest 'dry' ski slope), water skiing, sledging (luge), swimming, go carting (for the younger members), skateboarding, or going on a zipwire - head to Cap' Découverte in Le Garric (near Albi).
L'ARCHIPEL - CASTRES WATER-SLIDE PARK AND POOLS: For a change of scenery and some fantastic water slides, head to Castres (about 45 mins) for some brilliant fun. The complex includes several outdoor and indoor slides (large and small). Pool temperature is good, and there's plenty of room to set up your picnic or lounge by the pool. (There is a small snack bar for ice creams and drinks, but if you're going for the day, bring your own food - it's perfectly acceptable.)
10 locals recommend
L'Archipel
Avenue Georges Pompidou
10 locals recommend
L'ARCHIPEL - CASTRES WATER-SLIDE PARK AND POOLS: For a change of scenery and some fantastic water slides, head to Castres (about 45 mins) for some brilliant fun. The complex includes several outdoor and indoor slides (large and small). Pool temperature is good, and there's plenty of room to set up your picnic or lounge by the pool. (There is a small snack bar for ice creams and drinks, but if you're going for the day, bring your own food - it's perfectly acceptable.)
AIRBUS VISIT, TOULOUSE: For those keen aircraft lovers amongst you, this is a no-miss trip! There are a number of trips you can book including Concorde, the new A380 "super-jumbo", and more. For full details, visit the Airbus booking website.
16 locals recommend
Coopérative Airbus Operations SAS
316 Rte de Bayonne
16 locals recommend
AIRBUS VISIT, TOULOUSE: For those keen aircraft lovers amongst you, this is a no-miss trip! There are a number of trips you can book including Concorde, the new A380 "super-jumbo", and more. For full details, visit the Airbus booking website.
For reasonable green fees (from 24€), a 9-hole course and driving range, this is a great place to keep your golf hand in.
11 locals recommend
Golf de Castres-Gourjade
11 locals recommend
For reasonable green fees (from 24€), a 9-hole course and driving range, this is a great place to keep your golf hand in.
If you're visiting Carcassonne, why not play a quick round of golf with La Cite as a pretty impressive backdrop! Fees start at 37€ for 9 holes.
21 locals recommend
Golf de Carcassonne
5001F Route de Saint-Hilaire
21 locals recommend
If you're visiting Carcassonne, why not play a quick round of golf with La Cite as a pretty impressive backdrop! Fees start at 37€ for 9 holes.
The nearest ski station (les Monts d'Olmes) is approximately an hour from Les Armengauds. The Pyrenees has a total of 38 ski stations for downhill skiing, and 1000km of cross-country skiing. At Les Monts d'Olmes (alt 1500-2000m), an adult ski pass is between Eur27.50/day. Children's passes are Eur20(/day).
48 locals recommend
Les Monts d'Olmes
Les Monts d'Olmes
48 locals recommend
The nearest ski station (les Monts d'Olmes) is approximately an hour from Les Armengauds. The Pyrenees has a total of 38 ski stations for downhill skiing, and 1000km of cross-country skiing. At Les Monts d'Olmes (alt 1500-2000m), an adult ski pass is between Eur27.50/day. Children's passes are Eur20(/day).