Vernet-les-Bains Vacations, Vernet-les-Bains Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Perched on a rocky Pyrenee outcrop, a beautiful but steep walk up a footpath for more than half an hour from the hamlet Casteil,  3 km south of Vernet-les-Bains, leads to the monastery of Saint Martin du Canigou. Halfway you come across a small chapel surrounded by trees. Saint Martin du Canigou's red rooftops and square bell tower provide a landmark from far. Inaccassibility helps protect the abbey from becoming overcommercialized. In the early 15th century the monastery...

After a good night of sleep and heavy breakfast we took a last walk within the walls of Carcassonne and packed our bags to hit the road through the Pyrénées. Many interesting things to consider on the road..  º1: it is great to see that all the national roads in France have huge trees on both side of the street which is awesome to hide from the burning sun (again 36C) and makes the ride much more pleasant especialy when combined to A/C. º2: there are old...