A mysterious land of exceptional beauty, ranging from the "Pic du Canigou", sacred mountain of the Catalans, down the ancient forested foothills of the Pyrenees, across the vineyard and orchard covered plains of Roussillon , to the beautiful sandy beaches and coves of the Mediterranean Sea.
There is everything here for a wonderful holiday.

Glorious walks, starting from your front door: easy access to French and Spanish beaches, picturesque villages, castles and churches steeped in history, unexplained mysteries, legends, festivals, grottos, a Mecca for artists, world famous prehistoric sites or modern night clubs are among the never ending list of places to visit and things to do.
While visiting the region, treat yourself to the local wines and delicacies, there is an abundance of superb "dégustations" and restaurants to tempt you.

La Châtaigneraie is an excellent base for travelling further a field with the Medieval City of Carcassonne, Montpellier , Narbonne and Perpignan in France and the vibrant cities of Girona and Barcelona in Spain all within easy reach by car.

For a complete list of all attractions and activities in this wonderful region click here.

For a short film showing just some of the beautiful corners of this region click here.