The Lauragais - Domaine des Roujoux

Domaine des Roujoux

What the Lauragais has to offer

Les Roujoux is located near the picturesque medieval village of Laurac-le-Grand, an ancient seigneury and historic centre of Cathar heritage, with its church in the Spanish-southern baroque style typical of the region and its remains of fortifications.

Village of Laurac-le-Grand

From the Pierre Levée viewpoint, 410 m above the village, the panorama allows you to see up to 7 departments in fine weather.

If you miss shops, restaurants and a livelier atmosphere, the town of Castelnaudary, famous for its celebrated cassoulet, is only 10 minutes away by car.

Lauragais countryside

Discovery

Come and let yourself be surprised

The Lauragais is a wonderful place to discover the magic of this welcoming and charming part of France.

Walk, sail, cycle, ride, paint or simply enjoy doing nothing.

The Lauragais welcomes you!

Relive its Cathar history

Discover its churches, such as Saint-Papoul, its bastides, medieval villages such as Mirepoix with their markets, its windmills, castles and landscapes full of history.

An impressive and unforgettable place to visit is the Cité de Carcassonne, steeped in local history and now a world heritage site.

The medieval city of Carcassonne

Local flavours

Gourmet discoveries

Discover the region's gourmet specialities: the famous Cassoulet of Castelnaudary, the jewel of local gastronomy, as well as farm products such as chicken, capon and duck, foie gras, sun-ripened fruits including melon, apricot, cherry and grapes, and mountain cheeses.

Awaken your senses with local wines

Minervois, Clape, Malepère, Corbières, Fitou, Chardonnay, as well as the famous Blanquette de Limoux, born in 835, a century before Dom Pérignon's champagne.

Leisure

Activities

Walking trails, horse riding, mountain biking, golf, skiing, rafting, boat trips on the Canal du Midi and thermal spas such as Alet-les-Bains.

The Mediterranean beaches, Spain and its paella are only 1 h 30 away.

Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi is a historic waterway and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Useful information

Activities, websites and distances

Carcassonne Airport
30 km — Ryanair
Toulouse Airport
70 km — flybe.com
Food shops
7 km — Villasavary, minimarkets open on Sunday morning
12 km — Castelnaudary, about 10 minutes
Riding school
9 km — Pexiora — 04.68.94.96.36
12 km — Castelnaudary — 04.68.23.28.47
Boat trips on the Canal du Midi
12 km — Castelnaudary, Le Saint-Roch
06.62.03.49.40 — saintroch11.com
Sailing and windsurfing
20 km — Lake Ganguise in Belflou
Walking trails
ADATEL — 04.68.23.46.56 — adatel.fr
Tourist guide in Cathar country
Mrs Tonon — 04.68.94.15.88 / 06.24.97.63.47
Bicycle rental for adults and children
12 km — Castelnaudary — La Roue qui Tourne
07.68.13.87.23 — larouequitourne011
Lakes
Ganguise — 20 km
Saint-Ferréol — 30 km
Mediterranean Sea
About 1 hour
Skiing
1 hour — Mont d'Olmes — ski.paysolmes.org

Calendar

Some dates

July 13
Fireworks on the Canal du Midi in Castelnaudary.
July 14
Fireworks at the Cité de Carcassonne for Bastille Day, known around the world.
August 10
Local festival in Laurac-le-Grand: dance and meal.
Last weekend in August
Cassoulet Festival in Castelnaudary — fete-du-cassoulet.com
Markets
Monday morning in Castelnaudary and Mirepoix, Wednesday morning in Bram.