Visits around us

Located 3km from the center of Castelnaudary and 6km from the motorway exit, in the heart of Lauragais, in Cathar country, the Domaine de Lanis is the ideal place for during your stay in bed and breakfast to combine rest and visits to the region.

Castelnaudary, the world capital of Cassoulet

Stroll through the heart of the city, enter the Saint-Michel Collegiate Church and the Notre Dame de Pitié Chapel, pass in front of the Présidial, former civil court and residence of the Countess of Lauragais, Catherine de Médicis, enter the former prison which has now become oday the Lauragais museum, there will probably be an exhibition on Cassoulet then go up to the Cugarel mill. You will have some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Lauragais plain with the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees in the background. Then you can go back down to the Canal du Midi, stroll around the Grand Bassin or take a bike or boat ride and discover the locks.
5 minutes

Carcassonne and its medieval city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

If the weather is clear you can go there by motorway and stop at the Belvédère d'Auriac rest area for a very nice view of the city and return through the vineyards. The visit of the castle can be done alone, guided or with a special animation for the children. You will stroll along the ramparts for both views of the city, the surrounding countryside as well as the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. You can visit the Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse basilica, a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic art, or attend a show in the theatre.
30 minutes

Naurouze threshold

It is the highest point of the Canal du Midi, culminating at 194m. It is the point of division of the waters coming via the Montagne Noire to supply the Canal des Deux Mers and departing either towards the Atlantic or towards the Mediterranean. It is possible to go to the level of this watershed.
15 minutes

Montolieu, the village of books 

Its many second-hand booksellers offering old and new books, comics, newspapers, magazines...(notice to collectors!) and its museum of book arts and crafts
20 minutes

Revel, city of cabinetmaking and marquetry

Its 14th century hall under which every Saturday local producers gather for one of the most beautiful markets in France
20 minutes

Lake Saint-Ferréol 

Visit the Reservoir, the museum on the history of the Canal du Midi, just relax by the lake or take one of the many hiking trails starting from the lake.
20 minutes

Saint-Papoul and its abbey 

Former bishopric. Visiting the abbey will immerse you in 1200 years of history: chevet sculpted by the Master of Cabestany, Romanesque sculptures of the abbey church, Gothic cloister and chapter house, Baroque choir of the cathedral. You can also visit its garden.
5 minutes

Soreze

The Abbey-school of Sorèze is a magnificent listed building surrounded by a park.The tour traces the history of the building and the great hours of teaching at the School in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Dom Robert museum allows you to discover the tapestries of the Benedictine Dom Robert, painter-cardboard maker woven by the masters of Aubusson tapestry.
30 minutes

Toulouse or Castres

45 minutes

Or the Cathar castles

Between 45 minutes and 1h30.

Photo credits: CTROccitanie, G. Deschamps, Dominique Viet, Christine Chabanette, Profburp, Anne Bellon