Zoë and Peter Carraud invite you to discover the unspoilt beauty of the Corbières, steeped in the turbulent history of the Cathars. Le Sainte Anne, situated in the outskirts of the charming medieval town of Sigean, is surrounded by lush green vineyards which leisurely stretch to the Lagoons or “Etangs” of Sigean and Bages, home to an abundance of wild flamingos.

History & Surroundings: Historic cities such as Narbonne, Perpignan, Carcasssonne, Beziers, Montpellier and Nîmes are all located close by. Ryan Air flies into Perpignan, Carcassonne, Montpellier and Nimes. The TGV from Paris will take you to Narbone in less than 4 hours.

Visit the many Châteaux Cathares – La Cite de Carcassonne, Château de Quéribus, Château de Lastours, Abbaye de Frontfoid.

Relax and bronze on the beautiful golden beaches at Port La Nouvelle, La Francqui, Leucate, all within a 10 to 15 minute drive.

Some of the best wine in France comes from this region, Les Corbières. The ‘Wine Experience’ tour, designed for English speaking tourists, offers a unique opportunity to discover the local wine making process, from grape to glass. Please contact Zoë and Peter directly for further details.

Sport : This windy region is perfect for some of the following sports - Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, Sailing and Catamaran,  (an excellent English speaking Wind Sports School can be found in St Pierre La Mer visit www.sudwindsports.com for further information), and the close by mountainous terrain is ideal for those interested in - Cycling, Rambling and Horse Riding.

La Réserve Africain à Sigean: A perfect family outing just 5 minutes by car from the hotel, visit more than 3,500 African animals living in semi freedom in 300 hectares of beautiful parkland, visit www.reserveafricainsigean.fr for more details.

Terra Vinea: located in Portel, 5 mins away by car, visit a wine cave 80m underground, learn about local history and enjoy a tasting of some of the local Corbières wines. Visit www.terra-vinea.com for further details.