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Where is Donazac and
Places of Interest Nearby
11240 Donazac, France
Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude
Beautiful self-catering accommodation to sleep 8 people in the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon. A perfect place to rest awhile .... walking .... cycling .... boating .... vineyards .... cathar castles .... french markets .... peace and quiet ....
Where is Donazac?
Donazac is located 20 miles/33 Km Southwest of the medieval walled city of Carcassonne (driving time approx 30 minutes).
We are in Languedoc-Roussillon, Departement Aude:
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The nearest town is Limoux (8km) which has all shopping facilities and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, with a large market on Fridays. Another excellent market is at Mirepoix (20 miles) every Monday. Well worth a visit.
Peyrepertuse, Cathar Castle
Attractions: Carcassonne Cité, Abbeys, Cathar Castles perched on top of mountains, Grottos, museums (including dinosaurs), The Canal du Midi, wonderful outdoor swimming pool and mineral baths at Alet le Bains (12 miles) – all within an hour by car. The Pyrenneés a little over an hour and the Mediterranean slightly further. There are also many wonderful walks – starting from our front door.
Carcassonne is a World Heritage Site.
The Carcassonne festival runs for most of the summer.
GETTING TO DONAZAC
FLYING
Carcassonne (Salvaza) Airport : Ryanair flies from London Stansted, Nottingham, Liverpool, Dublin, Shannon, and Brussels Charleroi, Donazac is only 35 minutes drive. www.Ryanair.com
Toulouse Airport : Is approx. 1hr 45 minutes away and has connections from many destinations. WEBSITE
Perpignan Airport: Ryanair flights from London Stansted.
Montpelier Airport: Ryanair flights from London Stansted and Frankfurt airports.
Car Hire: Cars can easily be hired at the airports.
DRIVING
To get Driving Directions from anywhere we recommend the Via Michelin website
From Calais - 10 hours drive, 670 miles or 1077km (It took me 9 hours to get from London to Scotland once!)
From Paris - 7 1/2 hours drive, 491 miles or 790 km.
Put your car on the train to Toulouse http://www.raileurope.co.uk/frenchmotorail - we think there could also be onwards connections to Carcassonne.
Weblinks to Local Attractions:
Limoux - perso.wanadoo.fr/limoux
Information about Limoux, events and the Carnival which runs from January-March each year.
For information about circular villages - http://www.circulades.com
Local Vineyards - www.vins-du-roussillon.com