Gîtes Aude

Located between Toulouse and Montpellier, the Aude is bordered by the Mediterranean, the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. An extraordinary parade of landscapes - between vineyards, peaks and sandy beaches - the Aude welcomes you to the heart of Cathar country, a land rich in history and legends. Take a journey through time: from the reign of the dinosaurs to the Roman world, not forgetting the Cathar epic and the famous Canal du Midi. For your holidays in the south, discover this unique region by booking one of our gîtes dans l'Aude, comfortable and conveniently located.

Whatever the season, this département offers a multitude of activities, from 1 January to 31 December. Staying in one of our gîtes in Aude, you can enjoy unique experiences, such as paragliding or hot-air balloon flights to admire castles, churches and unspoilt landscapes from the sky. The show continues on the seaside, with sailing trips from Port Leucate and family water sports activities at Lac de la Ganguise, including pedalos, canoes and stand-up paddles. Looking for a thrill? Head to Gruissan to try your hand at kitesurfing, fly-fishing or jet-skiing.

There's no shortage of natural and cultural treasures. The Limousis cave, north of Carcassonne, intrigues the curious, as does the Sigean African Reserve, where more than 4,000 animals live in 300 hectares. Perhaps your next adventure begins in one of our gîtes dans l'Aude, located right in the historic centre of Narbonne. Just a few streets away, you'll discover emblematic monuments such as Saint-Just Cathedral or the Archbishops' Palace, not forgetting the archaeological and art and history museums.

Carcassonne, the department's second leading destination, seduces with its ramparts, castle, and religious buildings such as Saint-Nazaire Church or Saint-Michel Cathedral. From nearby gîtes dans l'Aude, you can also explore the wine estates that surround this exceptional medieval city.

Activities to do in Aude

On foot, by train, by bike or by boat, there's no limit to the number of ways you can set off on an adventure in the Aude! Rich in remarkable biodiversity, you can watch pink flamingos near Gruissan or go hiking in the Montagne Noire. By staying in one of ourgîtes in the Aude, you'll be ideally placed to take advantage of these natural areas and enjoy a wide range of activities, including rock climbing, mountain biking, horse riding and kitesurfing.

The Aude is also full of typical villages where it's good to stroll... A festive destination par excellence, it offers a multitude of events: Limoux Carnival, Carcassonne Festival, open-air shows, village festivals... From our gîtes in the Aude, you'll have access to all this lively cultural life. When it comes to gastronomy, Aude has preserved and passed down its culinary traditions over the generations. Take advantage of your stay to explore the markets and savour its specialities: cassoulet from Castelnaudary, oysters and mussels from Leucate and Gruissan, black truffles from the Cathar region, olives, honeys, cheeses, farmhouse poultry from the Lauragais, and charcuterie from the Montagne Noire or the Pays de Sault.

Wine lovers will be delighted by the department's many wine estates, where you can discover the best vintages from the 8 AOPs in the Aude - a friendly atmosphere guaranteed! Whether you're an epicurean, sports enthusiast or heritage lover, gîtes in Aude are the ideal base from which to explore this region of a thousand flavours. For your next holiday in the south, the Aude and its riches await you! Book a Clévacances gîte and set off with complete confidence.