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Canthares country:
This area with it’s many castles and myths is located between ourselves and the Mediterranean Sea.
Look for more information about the history of the Cathares on: Google.com “Catharen”
Interesting landmarks in Cathares country:
Other landmarks:
Toulouse:
Do not miss to visit the 4th largest city in France. This famous “rose city” (because of the rose bricks of the houses) is a student city, with many restaurants, terraces and museums. Do not forget to visit the famous market hall of Victor Hugo. It is open only in the morning until 12 noon. For lunch go to one of the many restaurants above the market hall.
More information: www.toulouse-tourisme.com
Andorra:
The mountain state with it’s beautiful nature and (winter)sports possibilities and ……. Tax free !!
www.andorra.ad
Markets:
France is famous for it’s local markets, which move from town to town, and are only open in the morning. These are the closest local markets:
- Montbrun Bocage: Sunday mornings
- Cazeres: Saturday mornings
- Montesquieu Volvestre: Tuesday mornings
- St. Girons: Saturday mornings
Theme parks:
Village Gaulois, located in Saint Julien, is a theme park that let you participate in history. It shows how people lived in the Gallic times.
For more information: op: www.archeosite-gaulois.asso.fr
Insects and butterflies, you will find at:
- La Clairiere aux Insects: (very small and local, at 4 km distance from our village.
Caves:
In an area like the Pyrenees there are many caves to be visited. Here are two very special ones:
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