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Aude is an idyllic place to spend a relaxed holiday in the south of France. You have the choice between peace and tranquility, skiing or sun bathing by the Med. You are spoiled for choice. Read this article for more great reasons to visit Aude. By Richard Taylor Aude is one of the undiscovered jewels of Southern France. With a population of just over three hundred thousand, it accounts for around fifteen percent of the population of Languedoc. The Languedoc Roussillon region lies just south of Toulouse in southern France. It is an area of truly outstanding beauty. Within the region's boundaries, there are a wealth of activities to enjoy and places to visit, including Carcassonne, Perpignan and the capital Montpellier. Aude is an idyllic place to spend a relaxed holiday in the south of France. Offering easy access to the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenean Mountains, you have the choice between peace and tranquility, skiing or sun bathing by the Med. You really are spoiled for choice. The Aude region is famous for 'Les Chateaux Du Pays Cathare', with local castles, towns, and villages dating back well over 800 years. Historic towns such as Revel, Mirepoix, Foix, Fanjeaux, Limoux, and Castres are all well worth a visit, while a look round the noted wine regions of the area - Fitou, Corbieres, and Minervois - are a must, along with a spot of wine tasting. The market town of Castelnaudary is also worth putting on your list of places to visit. The town is famous for its traditional dish known as Cassoulet, which is served in almost every restaurant in town. English TV chef, Rick Stein, visited Castelnaudary when he traveled along the Canal du Midi. Exploring the local cuisine of the area, he fell in love with the simplicity of Cassoulet. Two beautiful lakes of note, Lac de la Ganguise and the Lac de St Ferreol, both have great beaches providing activities for all ages, including walking, sailing, and mini-golf. Eighteen-hole courses can be found in Carcassonne, Mazamet, and near Toulouse. Mazamet is close to the Black Mountains (La Montagne Noire) in the northeast, while the Pyrenees are about an hour to the south. Both regions provide the opportunity to take walks of varying degrees of difficulty, and offer great routes for the cycling enthusiast. The Pyrenees boast a number of ski resorts, which during the winter months offer great skiing for all levels, while Axe le Therme also caters to all levels of skiers and is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year. Aude really does have something for everyone looking to enjoy a holiday in France - peaceful tranquility to skiing, horse riding to cycling, great dining to wine tasting - you'll never be short of things to do. About the Author: The author loves visiting the Aude; it's one of his favorite places in France. To discover more about the region, click on www.french-holidays-aude.com. Article Source: Adult Escapes - http://www.AdultEscapes.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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