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Imagine...
A land of castles nested within impregnable rocky peaks inhabited one thousand years ago the mysterious Cathares;
A warm welcoming land perfumed with Mediterranean fragrances such as wild thyme and lavender;
An area of gorges and torrents, forests and mountains, wild boars, bears and chamois;
A country of extreme natural landscape where one can get lost in the beauty and peacefulness.
Situated at the doors of the majestic Peaks of the Défilé de la Pierre Lys on the border of the Pyrénées Audoises upper valley, within an authentic village bearing the sweet name of Belvianes et Cavirac, the Jardin des Gorges guest house will welcome you.
Half way between the sea and mountains, only one hour from the ski runs of Font Romeu and the Mediterranean beaches of Argelès-sur-Mer, this region, drenched in history and culture has everything to surprise, amaze and even intrigue...
Alone or with friends, couple or family, we promise you an exciting stay... |
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Tourism:
The Aude Region stretches from the Mediterranean in the east to Castelnaudary in the west, the Montagne Noire in the north and the Pyrénées in the south. Carcassonne is the capital and the other major centres are Narbonne and Limoux. The Aude is a popular with visitors due to its Mediterranean beaches, lakes, rivers, mountains, vineyards and wineries. Whether you enjoy a relaxed or activity holiday the Aude has something to offer every one of all ages and is an excellent all year round holiday destination.
The Largest Medieval Walled City in Europe Carcassonne is a sight to behold, an entire medieval city, with towers, narrow passages, double walls, and centuries of history. A visit to Carcassonne is like stepping back to the time of knights, troubadors, kings and queens, noblemen and knaves, and of course the church. It was in this region that one of the largest, longest and fiercest battles of the French Crusades took place in the 13th century as the Pope's army tried to capture the city of Carcassonne. They never did; it was taken by trickery and broken promises.
Imagine an 11th Century Chateau (with all modern conveniences) surrounded by vineyards - the views, the wines, the solitude, the history, the seasons, the food!
Castelnaudary – a Canal du Midi town famous for cassoulet – a great local dish of beans, sausage and duck (30 minutes away)...
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The village of Belvianes-et-Cavirac is 4km away from the town of Quillan where you will find a good choice of supermarkets for everyday shopping. Other facilities in Quillan include a boucherie, a charcuterie, a boulangerie and a post office, as well as several pharmacies, newsagents, banks, hairdressers and garages. There are local markets in Quillan every Wednesday and Saturday morning - and Esperaza (15 minutes away) every Sunday.
Accomodation Details:
The Mandarin studio
Situated on the ground floor, the Mandarin bedroom comprises of a double bed (140x190cm) and bunk bed of 2 pax. along with its chocolate and cream bathroom that will seduce you with its radiance. Kitchenette in the room. Television and wifi.
The Magnolia bedroom
The Magnolia will entice you with its warm tones combining “provençale” red and mother of pearl, it’s roman thermal style bathroom adds a romantic note. FAMILY ROOM. Double bed 140x190 and bunk bed for 3 children. Television and wifi. Situated on the ground floor.
The Lilac studio
Situated on the first floor, the Lilac studio combines tones of lavender and rosemary and the wooden balcony provides stunning views of the south facing landscape. Double bed 140x190 and bunk bed for 2 more persons. Kitchenette in the room. Television and wifi.
The Mimosa bedroom
The mimosa will be the colour of sun or honey. Its wooden balcony and Mediterranean hazelnut coloured bathroom will charm you. Situated on the first floor. Double bed 160x190 and sofa bed.
Equipment and Facilities:
All the bedrooms at the Guest House "Le Jardin des Gorges" are south facing with a view over the Défilé de la Pierre Lys. The bedrooms are equipped with reversible air conditioning, bathroom with toilet and individual water heaters, table and chairs and a coffee/tea corner. Common fridge at your disposal. WIFI connection in the rooms. The bedrooms and breakfast room are no smoking (with exception of the terrace). Breakfast will be served in the main building or on your private terrace. All the rooms have their own terrace. The terrace of the Mandarine & Magnolia rooms has streight acces to the garden (interesting for children or animals). The garden, accessible to everybody, is equiped with swimming pool, laying chairs, a BBQ area and a playground for children.
How to get there:
Coming from Toulouse:
Take the A620/E80 (Carcassonne, Montpellier, Barcelone), continue on the A61/E80 and leave this road at exit 22 (Bram, Limoux). Continue to Limoux. Cross Limoux, follow the D118 to Quillan. Cross Quillan, direction Perpignan (D117) to
Belvianes-et-Cavirac(1st village on your right after Quillan).
Coming from Montpellier:
Take the A9/E15/E80, direction Barcelone, Narbonne. At exit Narbonne, take the "Autoroute des Deux Mers"(A61/E80), direction Toulouse, Carcassonne. At Carcassonne, take exit 23, direction Limoux (D118). Continue to Limoux. Cross Limoux, follow the D118 to Quillan. Cross Quillan, direction Perpignan (D117) to
Belvianes-et-Cavirac (1st village on your right after Quillan).
Coming from Perpignan:
Take the highway "La Catalane" (A9/E15), direction Narbonne. Take exit "airport Rivesaltes, Foix". Follow the D117, direction Quillan, Foix. After crossing the Défilé de la Pierre Lys (), indication on left side to go up to the village of
Belvianes-et-Cavirac.
Booking conditions:
Send us your demand mentioning requested arrival and departure date, the number of persons, the age of the children, your home telephone number and your questions or wishes. Within 48 hours you will receive a mail back with our availability. But it's only after the reception of a 30% deposit that your reservation will be confirmed. Or, you can call us and check our availability together with us and ask us, if needed, about our B&B or about the region. We take the option and, here also, your reservation will be confirmed with the 30% deposit.
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* Private Parking
* Television satellite
* Wifi Internet Access
* Dogs allowed (on request)
* Swimmingpool |
* BBQ
* Petanque
* Garden furniture
* Terrace
* Playground with tabletennis |
Axat
Rennes-le-Château
Quillan
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Le Jardin Des Gorges |
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Guest Rooms - Bed & Breakfast - Gîtes - Chambre d’hôtes - Table d'hôtes |
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Karine & Patrick Courtin
5 Chemin des Horts
11500 Belvianes-et-Cavirac |
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Phone +33 4.68.20.95.73
Mobile + 33 6.75.04.30.38
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info@lejardindesgorges.com
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www.lejardindesgorges.com
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4 Rooms,
1 Gîte,
Up to 15 sleeps
//per night/
Studio Mandarine (kitchenette): 60.00 € to 110.00 €
Studio Lilac:
60.00 € to 110.00 €
Double room Mimosa:
50.00 € to
80.00 €
Family room Magnolia:
50.00 € to 100.00 €
Gîte Le Jardin des Gorges:
150.00 € to 225.00 €
Extra person in the room:
15.00 €
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Breakfast: Included
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Bureau des guides et accompagnateurs des Pyrénées Audoises |
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What is a mountain guide (AEM)? In the mountain world they are called "smugglers". Intermediates between the curious city dweller and the wild mountains. He acts as a bridge between two worlds, a role that consists of explaining the mountain environment to his customers. For an AEM, the journey to a summit is just as important as the climb. An AEM is mainly a state certificate (1st degree mountaineering), validated in 3 years, the only one that gives access to paid mountain surveillance. A long and rigorous training in the field, in particular supervised by the Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne and other specialists in orientation, geology, fauna, flora, etc ... have trained the candidate to be very versatile. Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of the terrain, the AEM will relieve you not only of choosing the best route based on multiple parameters (weather, altitude, curiosities), but also of finding the right path at the right intersection without having to having to fight with maps and GPS. Many have already seen marmots, few can explain their social and biological organization, it is the same with medieval mountain castles, as well as with the beautiful orchid that we meet in the meadow. In short, leaving with an AEM is the guarantee to share emotions, passions and knowledge.
See you soon...
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South-west of Quillan the River Aude and its tributaries
have carved magnificent ravines and gorges in the landscape, and over the course
of thousands of years have created the fine limestone cliff scenery that we
enjoy today. Among the highlights, the road heading south from Quillan to Axat
(the D117) passes through the deep Gorges de Pierre-Lys, with cliffs either side
of the road stretching to 700 metres in height. From Quillan to Axat; Impressive
passage between the cliffs. The "Trou du Curé" recalls the memory of Father
Armand Felix, vicar of St Martin Lys, who drilled with the help of his
parishioners the first tunnel, a dozen yards long, in the 18th century...
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Rafting and enjoying the wild nature in the Pyrenees. Rodeo Raft is located in Belvianes near Quillan. The centre is about one hour drive from Carcassonne and a great area to visit with lots more white water potential. The best time to sit is in early spring with the snow melt and a bit of rain fall. We got a dam release in the afternoon but Rodeo Raft can help with locations. In this wild, the descent offers both a challenge and a special relationship with water and nature. The river allows everyone to have fun while ensuring maximum safety. They also do canyoning, duckys (hotdogs) and hydrospeeds...
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Do you ever have those days when you can shoot your friends, colleagues or chef? Do you like action and excitement? Do you have a good dose of humor and sportsmanship? Then Paintball, Airsoft, Lasergame is the sport par excellence to indulge yourself!
Our furnished paintball field welcomes you in a pine and oak forest, with a view of the rocky mountains and the Pierre Lys gorges overlooking the village of Belvianes, in the heart of the Cathar Country, between Carcassonne and Perpignan in Occitania.
Paintball is enjoyed by many people from all sorts of backgrounds. Just as many types of people can enjoy the sport, there are many reasons why they enjoy it.
Paintball is a social game. It's a chance to get away from everyday life and spend some time with people you know and get to know new friends. It's a game of people, from planning to play to bragging after an epic battle. Paintball is all about people...
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Puivert Castle, locally known as Château de Puivert, lies near the village with the same name, west of the town of Quillan in the Languedoc-Roussillion region in France. Of all the Cathares castles, Puivert Castle certainly is one of the best preserved. It was built in the 14th century. With its 35 meters high keep in which four splendid rooms are superimposed, its 6 towers incorporated in its enclosure wall, this castle dominates the old glacial lake of Puivert below. One of the rooms in the keep has very nice carvings of 8 characters with medieval musical instruments on its walls. You can climb to the top of the keep which offers a great view on the Quercorb plain to north, to the west of Montségur Castle with the summits of the Pyrenees behind it and to the east of the peak of Bugarach...
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In the heart of the village stands the birthplace of Déodat Roché (1877-1978), the historian of Catharism. To commemorate the village's illustrious son, the house today contains a permanent exhibition devoted to Catharism. It offers visitors 4 approaches to this religion that go beyond the purely religious: first, a historical approach; second, a spiritual approach; third a political approach; finally an approach devoted to everyday life among the Cathars. On the first floor a sound recording enables visitors to find out about Déodat Roché's life...
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Shrowded in mystery, myth and legend, the peak of Mount Bugarach majestically dominates the wider area around Rennes-le-Château. The farming village is in the region of the Cathar castles, situated on spectacular rocky outcrops. Regarded as heretics by the Catholic Church, Cathars sought refuge in these castles in the 13th century when Pope Innocent III launched a full scale crusade against them. The village lies next to the Pic de Bugarach, a rocky peak which, at 1230 metres, is the highest point of the Corbières range of hills. The peak is dwarfed however by the nearby Pyrenees and offers splendid views of the range. Made of limestone with galleries of caves beneath it, the peak is a geological oddity, since its top layers are millions of years older than its bottom ones, making it an 'upside down mountain'. The peak of Bugarach has been shrouded in mystery, with various claims that it houses aliens in cavities beneath the rock. The internet abounds with tales of the late President François Mitterrand being curiously heliported onto the peak, of mysterious digs conducted by the Nazis and later Mossad, the Israeli secret services. There is talk of the area, near to the Cathar castles, holding the Holy Grail or the treasure of the Templars. A visit to Bugarach is said to have inspired Steven Spielberg in his film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind – although the actual mountain he used is Devil's Tower in Wyoming...
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