Discover the Surroundings
A region to explore, from unspoilt beaches to Occitanie’s villages and hidden gems
Whether you’re drawn to nature, heritage, gastronomy, or simply curious to explore the region, the surroundings of Villa Magri offer countless opportunities for discovery.
We’ve gathered here a selection of places to visit, addresses worth exploring, and landscapes to enjoy — all within an hour’s reach.
Within a 30-minute drive
The Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean reveals itself through vast sandy beaches in Gruissan and Narbonne-Plage.
Gruissan offers a full range of water sports: jet skiing, kitesurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, land yachting…
A little further along, the beach at La Franqui is well worth a visit for its charm and its seaside restaurants.
The City of Narbonne
In Narbonne, you can visit:
- Saint-Just Cathedral
- The covered market (Les Halles), with local specialties and restaurants
- The Canal de la Robine
- Narbo Via, the Roman museum
- The archaeological site “Clos de la Lombarde”
Boat rides & countryside
Canal du Midi cruises depart from Le Sommail (a charming village with many restaurants) or from Colombiers.
Wine tasting at a château on the La Clape Massif:
The La Clape Wine Route
Within an hour
Villages and heritage
A few beautiful villages worth visiting:
- Bages (by the lagoon)
- Peyriac-de-Mer (wooden walkways and salt ponds)
- Minerve
Major historical sites
- The medieval city of Carcassonne
- The Cathar Castles
- The Cathar Trail
- Fontfroide Abbey
Beyond
Aude is perfectly located for visiting several major destinations. From Villa Magri, you are approximately:
- 1 hour from Spain
- 1 hour from Montpellier (to the east)
- 1.5 hours from Toulouse (to the north)
You’re very welcome here.
Discover Villa Magri
Time flows differently here.
Step inside — and calm is already waiting.