The Domaine de Coussères is situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees.

The coast is varying with large sandy beaches between Leucate and Argelès, and a rough rocky coast with picturesque fishing-ports from Collioure up to the spanish border.

The mountains offer you spectacular panoramas, such as the Col de Pailhères (2000m), famous by the Tour de France.

The domain is set in a region where ancient castles as Puilaurens, Peyrepertuse and Queribus are silent witnesses of the tragic history of the Cathari wich took place 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.

Sport-loving people can enjoy canyoning (Galamus), kayak and rafting (Axat), via ferrata (St.Paul), or simply trekkings and walking-tracks throughout the whole area, with many attractive spots to discover.

In the meantime, the less sporty will set off to discover the vineyards and their wine cellars …

The region between Perpignan and Carcassonne also offers you the opportunity to visit its picturesque villages or its many tourist sites, including e.g.:

• Tautavel and its prehistoric museum
• The port of Collioure and its royal fort
• The medieval village of Castelnou
• The Palace of the Kings of Majorca in Perpignan
• The rock formations of Ille-sur-Têt
• The Modern Art Museum of Céret
• The priory of Serrabonne
• Byrrh cellars with the largest oak barrel in the world
• The fortified village of Villefranche de Conflent
• Several abbeys: St Michel de Cuixa, St Martin du Canigou, …
• The Rocky Coast from Argelès to Cadaques
• Caves and gorges…
• Limoux: its blanquette and its cellars
• Carcassonne and its medieval city
• The Dinosaur Museum in Espéraza
• The Cistercian Abbey of Fontfroide
• Other Cathar castles: Puivert, Arques, Rennes le Château, …
• The Sigean African Reserve
• and our world famous neighbor Le Pech de Bugarach