Guidebook for Mailhac
Everything Else
A mediaeval village perched on a cliff top. Incredible part of the Cathar history.
215 residents recomanen
Minerve
A mediaeval village perched on a cliff top. Incredible part of the Cathar history.
Europe's most complete Mediaeval fortress. Imagine the era of knights jousting and damsels in distress - see it all live as well!
482 residents recomanen
Carcassonne
Europe's most complete Mediaeval fortress. Imagine the era of knights jousting and damsels in distress - see it all live as well!
An incredible feat of engineering. Originally used for commerce, it is now used mainly for recreational purposes
268 residents recomanen
Canal del Midi
An incredible feat of engineering. Originally used for commerce, it is now used mainly for recreational purposes
A beautiful university city, lovely to wander round and explore, as well as being close to many architechtural wonders.
634 residents recomanen
Montpellier
A beautiful university city, lovely to wander round and explore, as well as being close to many architechtural wonders.
Figueres
Salvador Dali country only one hour from Mailhac
Want a ramble in the famous mountains? Take the famous yellow train into the hills to give you a start.
8 residents recomanen
Pyrénées-Orientales
Want a ramble in the famous mountains? Take the famous yellow train into the hills to give you a start.
Food Scene
There are more than 24 restaurants within a 20 minute drive of our place. Some have Michelin standard food and others will willing serve you more snack like food.
Typical french cuisine in a charming little corner only ten minutes from the house. Recommended for lunch with their special lunch menus changing weekly, but also for dinner with a cuisine that is typical of the area.
L'Asphodèle
2 Pl. des ÉcolesTypical french cuisine in a charming little corner only ten minutes from the house. Recommended for lunch with their special lunch menus changing weekly, but also for dinner with a cuisine that is typical of the area.
On the edge of the Canal du Midi in the charming canal port of Homps this chef has trained with some of the best in France. You must try is speciality Banana Souffle with toffee vodka sauce.
7 residents recomanen
En Bonne Compagnie
6 Rue des NégociantsOn the edge of the Canal du Midi in the charming canal port of Homps this chef has trained with some of the best in France. You must try is speciality Banana Souffle with toffee vodka sauce.
Situated at the entrance top a lovely spiral road into the centre of Aigne, this restaurant has lovely outdoor seating during the summer and a cozy fireplace for those cooler evenings
Lo Cagarol
Les FontainesSituated at the entrance top a lovely spiral road into the centre of Aigne, this restaurant has lovely outdoor seating during the summer and a cozy fireplace for those cooler evenings
Ask for a table on the terrace, the view is fantastic (not as good as the excellent food, but still worth a visit!)
20 residents recomanen
Relais Chantovent
17 Grand RueAsk for a table on the terrace, the view is fantastic (not as good as the excellent food, but still worth a visit!)
Sightseeing
Based on the ancient roman city on the same site, Narbonne was one of the main crossrads of the area and the princpal port for trading with Rome. Plenty of roman remains in the area. Fantastic cathedral and many ancient buildings can also be found in town.
237 residents recomanen
Narbonne
Based on the ancient roman city on the same site, Narbonne was one of the main crossrads of the area and the princpal port for trading with Rome. Plenty of roman remains in the area. Fantastic cathedral and many ancient buildings can also be found in town.
Dating from Roman times this structure is incredible, beautiful as well as functional;
1287 residents recomanen
Pont del Gard (Marge Dreta)
24 Av. du Pont du GardDating from Roman times this structure is incredible, beautiful as well as functional;
Essentials
The closest large supermarket, only 7 minutes from the house, this store is open 6 and a half days each week.
12 residents recomanen
Intermarché Super et Drive
2 Rue de MandosseThe closest large supermarket, only 7 minutes from the house, this store is open 6 and a half days each week.
Cave à vins Le Grand Celièr
Keep your wine supplies topped up with the best of local products.
Wine Experiences
Mailhac has 8 independent wine makers and a myriad of growers who contribute to the local Cave Cooperative. All of them will welcome you with open arms, and all are within walking distance!!
Domaine Pierre Fil
12 Imp. des CombesQuite simply, they make lovely wines! Call in advance to arrange a tasting.