Olonzac

is perfectly located for visiting numerous attractions in the immediate vicinity of the house. Olonzac is an equally ideal location for sailing, with the Med being only 40mins away, and Skiing in the Pyrenees, where the slopes just under 2 hours away. A link for further afield places of interest can be found at the bottom of this page.

But for really local places to visit here are just a few examples.......

Local sites of interest
Minerve

has been selected as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France and is situated at the confluence of the gorges created by the Rivers Cesse & Brian in a naturally strong defensive position. Near the village the river disappears underground in a large, naturally-carved tunnel which can be explored. There are two other natural bridges and the river bed, when dry is filled with wildlife. Within the village there is a large artists' community and many arteliers open to the public. There are also very good cafés and restaurants.
The Lac de Jouarres

During the summer season, the lake has lifeguards and there is a restaurant/snack bar with sun-loungers for use in their garden. You can walk the perimeter of the lake in just over an hour.

The swimming area has been prepared using pebbles and geotextiles to prevent weed growth. The sailing/fishing areas are away from the bathing area. In the summer season, a range of surf board courses is on offer in the sailing area.
 Le Canal du Midi
UNESCO world heritage site

This 360-km network of navigable waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic through 328 structures (locks, aqueducts, bridges, tunnels, etc.) is one of the most remarkable feats of civil engineering in modern times. Built between 1667 and 1694, it paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. The care that its creator, Pierre-Paul Riquet, took in the design and the way it blends with its surroundings turned a technical achievement into a work of art.
Le Cité Carcassonne
UNESCO world heritage site

since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral. Carcassonne is also of exceptional importance because of the lengthy restoration campaign undertaken by Viollet-le-Duc, one of the founders of the modern science of conservation. If you're staying in the area then it cannot be missed!
Narbonne

Once a prosperous port, it is now located about 15 km from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

The picture to the left shows the Palais des Archevêques in the centre of the town where you can also find an exposed section of the roman road - the Via Domitia - which was the first Roman road built in France. It was constructed in 118 BC and it connected Italy to Spain and, here in Narbonne, the Via Aquitania (which led toward the Atlantic Ocean through Toulouse and Bordeaux). Narbonne was a crucial stategic crossroads and a very important asset to the Romans.