Surroundings of Lagarde and leisure activities :
 

LAGARDE is situated in the Mirepoix area, deep in Cathar Country.

The countryside is rich in historical and architectural sites, beautiful landscape, gastronomical delights. Every sort of sports and outdoor activities for all ages.

 

- LAGARDE : ancient mediaeval ruins.

 

- CARCASSONNE :
fortified citadel (listed by UNESCO).


- CAMON : fortified village (5km).

- FOIX : feudal castle and XII Century old town (40km).

 - MIREPOIX :
fortified medieval town and Cathedral (8km).
 
Cathar Castles :
  • MONTSEGUR (28km), which can be see from the house.
  • PUYLAURENS.
  • ROQUEFIXADE.
  • QUERIBUS.
  • PEYREPERTUSE.
Museums :
LAVELANET : , FOIX (hunting museum), ...
 

Outdoor activities :
- Prehistoric Park in
Tarascon		 - A number of prehistoric painted caves like NIAUX.
- Various festivals
(MIREPOIX, FOIX, ...)
(marionnettes, wine tasting, antiques, local food products).
- Underground river
of la Bouiche.
- Caves of Lombrives.
 
Sports activities:

- Go-Kart racing in Aigues-Vives (7km).
- MONTBEL Lake
(10km).

- Tennis, Swimming-pool, Cinema in MIREPOIX.
- Riding Club.
- Mediterranean sea 1H30 hours drive.
- Andorre two hours drive.
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