{"id":860,"date":"2022-05-25T14:35:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/?page_id=860"},"modified":"2024-03-08T12:30:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:30:40","slug":"surroundings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/?page_id=860&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Must-see"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-751d8c1c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1vw;padding-right:1vw;padding-bottom:1vw;padding-left:1vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-373\" width=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-edited.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-edited-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>VISIT THE CIT\u00c9 M\u00c9DI\u00c9VALE 10 min away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled on a hilltop, the medieval city dominates the entire town and is said to be one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in the world. Come and discover this UNESCO jewel of our history and stroll through its charming streets. It&rsquo;s a real immersion in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr\/decouvrir\/la-cite-medievale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne_centre-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-351\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne_centre-1-edited.jpg 773w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne_centre-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne_centre-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne_centre-1-edited-768x769.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>CARCASSONNE CENTRE VILLE 5 min away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bastide Saint-Louis is the center of present-day Carcassonne, but dates back to 1209. It&rsquo;s the epitome of Carcassonne conviviality, with its markets, small stores, restaurants and numerous cultural visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr\/decouvrir\/la-bastide-saint-louis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gouffre-de-Cabrespine-par-Herve&#x301;-Leclair_Aspheries-141-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-446\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>CABRESPINE GIANT CHASM<\/strong> <strong>30min away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gouffre G\u00e9ant de Cabrespine is one of the 10 most beautiful caves in Europe, at a depth of 250 meters. Impressive! It is unique in that it boasts an unprecedented diversity of training courses. Experience the thrill of a balcony suspended above the void. Caving tours available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gouffre-de-cabrespine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vignes-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vignes-1-edited.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vignes-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vignes-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vignes-1-edited-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>WALKS IN THE VINEYARDS  <\/strong><br\/><strong>&amp; HIKING DEPARTURES ON SITE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous walks and marked trails for hiking and mountain biking around Carcassonne in the Aude Cathar country, Montagne Noire, Alaric, Minervois, Cabard\u00e8s, Malep\u00e8re &#8230; We offer bicycles for your outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-carcassonne-tourisme.fr\/votre-sejour\/activites\/rando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1vw;padding-right:1vw;padding-bottom:1vw;padding-left:1vw\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized flower-contact\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fleur@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" width=\"435\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fleur@2x.png 870w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fleur@2x-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fleur@2x-768x675.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canal_midi-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canal_midi-1-edited.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canal_midi-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canal_midi-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/canal_midi-1-edited-768x767.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>CANAL DU MIDI 2min away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi, once used to transport goods and people, runs through the heart of Carcassonne. UNESCO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr\/decouvrir\/le-canal-du-midi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/grotte_limousis1-edited-1568x1568.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>LIMOUSIS CAVES<\/strong> <strong>30min away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The largest converted cave in Cathar country. Over a distance of more than a kilometer, you&rsquo;ll discover 7 diverse halls, with hundreds of formations, fairy-tale gours and thousands of crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grotte-de-limousis.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded pic-alentours\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lastours-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lastours-1-edited.jpg 959w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lastours-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lastours-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lastours-1-edited-768x767.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>LASTOURS CASTLES 30 min away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fortified medieval town, whose origins date back to the Gallo-Roman period, owes its renown to its double enclosure, almost 3 km long1 and comprising fifty-two towers1, which dominates the Aude valley. The Cit\u00e9 also includes a ch\u00e2teau (the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal) and a basilica (the Basilique Saint-Nazaire).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right buble-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscathare.org\/les-sites\/chateaux-de-lastours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group txt-alentours\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Icon-material-local-grocery-store@2x-1.png\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" alt=\"Carcassonne shopping center\" style=\"margin-right: .6rem;\"\/>Shopping center  <br\/>and supermarkets 2km away  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Icon-material-flight@2x.png\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" alt=\"Carcassonne airport\"\/>Airport  <br\/>Carcassonne 2km  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center decorate-title has-extra-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tips and advice<br\/>off-trail tours with pleasure!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">You can find us (and valuable information) on the websites of the Carcassonne &amp; Greater Carcassonne tourist offices:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center entry-content wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-carcassonne-tourisme.fr\/chambre-hotes-location\/domaine-du-prieure-gite-le-presbytere\/\" target=\"_blank\">grand-carcassonne-tourisme.fr<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center entry-content wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr\/hebergement\/domaine-du-prieure-gite-le-couvent\/\" target=\"_blank\">tourisme-carcassonne.fr<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full parallax-container no-margin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-1-edited-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-1-edited-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-1-edited-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-1-edited-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/carcassonne-1-edited-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VISIT THE CIT\u00c9 M\u00c9DI\u00c9VALE 10 min away Nestled on a hilltop, the medieval city dominates the entire town and is said to be one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in the world. Come and discover this UNESCO jewel of our history and stroll through its charming streets. It&rsquo;s a real immersion in the Middle Ages.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/?page_id=860&#038;lang=en\">Poursuivre la lecture <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Must-see<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-860","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=860"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1058,"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/860\/revisions\/1058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prieure-carcassonne.fr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}