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The Tourism Office adjacent to the church in the center of the village provides details of the many athletic and cultural activities available within and near the village including: Classes in art and pottery Cycling the routes of the Tour de France Exhibitions, recitals and lectures Festivals of literature, dance and music occurring 
throughout the year Fishing in some of the cleanest rivers in Europe Hiking the many trails Horse Riding Off road biking and motorcycling River swimming near the Abbey Tennis on the village court Tours and activities within 
the Abbey of Lagrasse Vineyard and wine tasting tours Yoga classes Notices concerning various specific events are posted daily in shop and restaurant windows throughout the village. The tennis court can be booked at the news stand. The area around Lagrasse boasts a fabulous variety of Flora and Fauna - the village pharmacy can help identify these. An occasional wild boar can be spotted in the fields around the village. During much of the year thousands of pink flamingoes and other bird species reside on the wetlands outside Narbonne. A vast range of other leisure activities is available further afield with golden beaches on the nearby Mediterranean coast stretching North and South for hundreds of kilometers. In winter, the ski slopes of the Pyrenees can be accessed quickly and easily. Of the many historical sights available in every direction, nearby 
highlights include the magnificent fortress at Carcassonne, the many mountaintop Cathar castles including Queribus and Peyrepertruse and the Abbey of Fontfroide. Spend an afternoon trying to solve the mystery of Rennes Le Chateau or sampling the delicious sparkling wines of Limoux. Day trips to the beautiful Catalan seaside town of Collioure on the French side of the border with Spain, or to Moliere's home town of Pezenas are not to be missed. Drive over the border to Spain and visit the Salvador Dali Museum at Figueras or the artist’s home at Cadeques. DINING A wide range of excellent dining options are available both in Lagrasse and close by. Local restauranteurs pride themselves in the freshness and variety of their menus. Café de la Promenade, Lagrasse, 04 68 43 15 89 L'Hostellerie des Corbières, Lagrasse, 04 68 43 15 22 Les Trois Grâces, Lagrasse, 04 68 43 18 17 Le Temps Des Courges, Lagrasse, 04 68 43 10 18 Pizzeria Le Coupa Talen, Lagrasse, 04 68 43 19 36 La Fargo, St Pierre des Champs, 04 68 43 12 78
By prior reservation ONLY Les Clos des Souquets, Fabrezan, 04 68 43 52 61
By prior reservation ONLY Les Calicots, Fabrezan, 04 68 49 18 54 By prior reservation only It’s always prudent to book ahead as opening hours may vary according to season. SHOPPING LAGRASSE Unusual for a small village, Lagrasse has a wide and comprehensive range of amenities: 2 well stocked grocery/convenience stores Boulangerie (bakery) Pharmacy Newsstand (including a wide range of international publications) Post Office Doctor’s office Taxi Service   04.68.43.18.18 The village has become a haven for potters and artists who exhibit and sell their works in the many medieval galleries and showrooms. See the art of Florence Fraisse or Mary Morris. Be sure to visit Beverly Smart, a boutique for simple and elegant womenswear and accessories, and the “Atelier de l’Abbat-carre”, a boutique filled with wonderful leather goods, both on Place de la Halle. For a full list of artisans visit www.lagrasse.com.

As one would expect in the heart of France's largest wine growing region, there are also a number of "caves" and outlets selling local produce including a wide range of superb wines, honey, olives, cheeses and sausage. A small market on Saturdays features organic produce grown by local farmers.   LEZIGNAN A range of small shops. The large market from 8am to 12pm on Wednesday mornings is definitely worth a visit. CARCASSONNE A wide variety of shopping. Markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (best day). NARBONNE A vast array of stores including an enormous Carrefour on the edge of the town. Markets on Tuesday (clothes), Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (best day). Don't miss the indoor market in the town centre with its wide variety of local produce. Other Sports GOLF Golf Club de Carcassonne, Route de St Hilaire. 04 68 72 57 30 RIVER SWIMMING The nearby village of Ribaute has a series of small pools and falls below its medieval bridge and is a renowned place for swimming. RUGBY Lagrasse sits in the heart of France's rugby region with many major clubs close by. See "Useful Links" for details. WIND SURFING AND WATER SPORTS Leucate Beach near Narbonne has a reputation as one of the best wind surfing locations in Europe. Other water sports are available here. Leucate also has several excellent beaches for those who just wish to relax. http://www.chanoines-lagrasse.com/http://www.parc-naturel-narbonnaise.fr/http://www.corbieresweb.com/Queribus,26http://www.catharcastles.info/120716_peyrepertuse.htmhttp://www.fontfroide.com/http://www.renneslechateau.com/default-uk.htmhttp://www.thewinedoctor.com/regionalguides/languedoc2.shtmlhttp://www.limoux-aoc.com/http://www.collioure.com/http://www.paysdepezenas.net/index.phphttp://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/figueres/index.htmlhttp://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/portlligat/index.htmlhttp://www.hostellerie-des-corbieres.com/en/lagrasse.htmlhttp://pagesperso-orange.fr/lestroisgraces/http://www.letempsdescourges.fr/http://www.lafargo.fr/http://www.le-clos-des-souquets.com/http://www.les-calicots.com/http://www.artmajeur.com/florencefraissehttp://www.maryfernandezmorris.com/http://www.beverlysmart.com/http://www.lagrasse.com/fr/produits_locaux/artisanat.htmhttp://www.tourisme-leucate.fr/http://www.stadetoulousain.fr/shapeimage_9_link_0shapeimage_9_link_1shapeimage_9_link_2shapeimage_9_link_3shapeimage_9_link_4shapeimage_9_link_5shapeimage_9_link_6shapeimage_9_link_7shapeimage_9_link_8shapeimage_9_link_9shapeimage_9_link_10shapeimage_9_link_11shapeimage_9_link_12shapeimage_9_link_13shapeimage_9_link_14shapeimage_9_link_15shapeimage_9_link_16shapeimage_9_link_17shapeimage_9_link_18shapeimage_9_link_19shapeimage_9_link_20shapeimage_9_link_21shapeimage_9_link_22

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General Tourism Info

Lagrasse Village

Aude Tourism Official Site

Corbieres Information

Languedoc Information

Michelin Guides


Sights and Cultural Activities

Canal du Midi

Cathar Castles and Abbeys

Carcassonne Festival

Carcassonne
Official Site


Lagrasse Festivals 2010

Dance: Guest Dancers of the Royal Ballet of Covent Garden, London - July


Music: Festival des Abracadagrasses - July


Literature: Le Banquet des livres - August


Lagrasse Artisans

Florence Fraisse
Painting and stained glass

Mary Morris
Landscape Artist

Beverly Smart
Women’s Fashions

Jacinte
Artiste Peintre


Sports

Golf in Carcassonne

Tour de France

Rugby Information

Beziers RFC

Castres RFC

Montpellier RFC

Narbonne RFC

Perpignan RFC

Toulouse RFC

Lezignan Rugby League


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