Residence Port Minervois

The pool is open all season and is heated depending on the weather. The pool is surrounded by a lovely sun terrace with loungers where you can bask in the warm rays of the sun with a good book. A stone's throw from the residence, Lake Jouarres with its shady beach awaits you. This lake is very pleasant, and nice and cool in the summer for swimming! There are then also recreational opportunities for children and activities are offered by the sailing club: pedal boats, canoeën and windsurfing. 

If you want to completely unwind, you can first go to the gym and then enjoy a massage, relax in the Jacuzzi or recharge your batteries in the hammam. Port Minervois offers you the opportunity to combine a relaxing vacation with fun activities such as table tennis, volleyball, mini-golf, tennis and petanque. Younger guests can let their imagination run wild in the small playground or enjoy children's entertainment, organized during the day and 's evenings.

Your vacation home on the Canal du Midi is located in the Pays Corbieres Minervois. In this rural region, the landscape is characterized by many rocks and many pine trees. And the vines, you'll find them everywhere! You'll find a few bike rental services in Homps. Don't forget that you are in a biking paradise. You can take fantastic rides on the paths among the vineyards! Thanks to the bike paths, you can also cycle along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of course, you can also just walk along the towpath, or take a boat trip on the Canal. It is possible to board in Homps: a minute's walk from the Port Minervois residence is the port. Take a 2-hour boat trip with a guide aboard a 'gabarre".  

In a radius of only 30 km you will find several other gems, such as the beautiful abbey of Fontfroide or the impressive medieval city of Carcassonne with its 3 km long city walls. A little further away, but no more than an hour's drive, you will find some of the most spectacular Cathar castles: the castle of Aguilar near Tuchan or the remains of the castle of Termes, which offer extraordinary panorama's. Don't forget your camera!

In this vast countryside, visit some beautiful villages: Caunes-Minervois and Minerve (classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France) are magnificent. Near Homps, you can take a trip back in time by visiting several extremely picturesque villages, such as Argens-Minervois, Peyriac-Minervois, Le Somail or Puicheric. Along the way, stop at one of the many wineries and taste the delicious wines of the region.