Antugnac is well known for its Blanquette,a sparkling wine which is said to pre-date Champagne. A quiet working village surrounded by vineyards and boasting beautiful views and lovely walks. We are 5 mins from Esperaza, famous for its dinosaur and hat museums and Sunday market. The larger towns of Quillan and Limoux with shops, restaurants and weekly markets are a short drive away.

Water sports including canoeing,kayaking and white water rafting can be found in the area. It is possible to swim in the clear waters in some parts of the river Aude as well as in the beautiful lake at Arques or if you prefer the thermal pools at Rennes les Bains or Alet les Bains with their famous healing properties. Limoux hosts the famous carnival from January to March.

In March/April each year a village in the Aude region is chosen to host the Toques & Clochers. This is a huge wine festival where 10s of 1000s of people descend on the village for a weekend of wine tasting and fun. If you are interested in joining in please contact us for the exact date. In 2012 our village, Antugnac has been chosen to host the event so don't miss out on a fabulous weekend!

There is pony-treking on the local horses of the Camargue or cycling through the Pyrenees. We are 1 ½ hours from The Med with its long golden beaches, where the world windsurfing championships are held.

Winter sports abound!!! We are 1 hour from the nearest ski slopes where you can not only ski but toboggan,snowboard or even go on dog sleighs!

Of course there is also the rich history of the area known as the Cathare country where you will find numerous ruined castles perched on rock promontories,historical sites and museums. Also the chance to investigate the intriguing stories of the search for the Holy Grail or walk the nearby villages mentioned in the Sepulchre, the follow up to the Labyrinth No.1 best seller by Kate Mosse.

If you enjoy a little flutter from time to time we even have a Casino!!