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Tourism and activities |
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Tourism
The "Domaine de Coussères" is situated in a region where ancient castles as Puilaurens, Peyrepertuse and Queribus are silent witnesses of the tragic history of the Cathari wich happened some 750 years ago. Daytrips to these castles make you discover their magical beauty and culture.


Ten minutes away from the guesthouse, you can admire the spectacular “Gorges
de Galamus” cleaved by the river Agly, and its hermitage of the 15th Century.
Trekkings and walking-tracks throughout the whole area, duer to the many attractive
spots to be seen.
Besides the numerous vineyards with their wine-cellars one can visit:
Typical villages.
The museum of prehistory in Tautavel.
The fishing port of Collioure.
The medieval village Castelnou.
The palace of the Mallorcan kings in Perpignan.
The strange rocks at Ille-sur-Têt.
The museum of Modern Art in Céret.
The Priory of Serrabonne.
The “Caves Byrrh” with the biggest oak-barrel in the world.
The fortified town of Villefranche-de-Conflent.
The abbeys of St Michel-de-Cuxa, St Martin-du-Canigou.
And the beautiful rock coast between Argeles and Cadaquès.
In the nearby region of the Aude, and still within reach of the “Domaine de
Coussères” one can visit:
Limoux with its sprankling wine called Blanquette.
The world famous medieval town of Carcassonne.
The Museum of dinosaurs in Espéraza.
The attractive Romanesque abbey of Fontfroide.
The African Zoo of Sigean.
And more Cathar Castles.


Sports
| Swimming |
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| Rock-climbing |
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at the Pont de la Fou
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| Tennis |
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at Saint-Paul de Fenouillet.
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| Horseback-riding |
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at Caudiès de Fenouillèdes.
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| Canyoning |
12 km
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in the Gorges de Galamus |
| Windsurfing |
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on the lake of Caramany.
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| Kayaking and rafting |
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at Axat.
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| Skiing |
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at nearby winter sports stations.
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| Mediterranean sea |
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water sports at the beach.
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| Golf |
50 km
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at Saint-Cyprien |