Amenities and Sites within 10km of La Couloumine

But despite being a haven of peace and tranquillity the mas is far from isolated. The local villages of Corbere and Corbere-les-Cabanes are less than 2km away and within easy walking distance. Both villages offer a bakery, small grocery shop, pizzerias and restaurants. The chateau of Corbere looks down on La Couloumine from the South and if you like to walk then you are literally 10 minutes walk from La Couloumine to enter a different world of peaceful strolling hills with several hidden secluded churches and chapels to discover. On a clear day you can see the entire Catalan Coastline, the Fenouilledes and Pyrenees Mountains from the old church behind the chateau.

The nearest towns of Ille-sur-Tet (4km) and Thuir (6km) offer a larger range of amenities from supermarkets, restaurants, small boutiques as well as many historic places to visit. Well worth a visit is the small village of Castelnou (5km) with its medieval castle and ramparts. Also on your list should be the priory of Serrabonne which is only 8 km away.

The City of Perpignan (20km from La Couloumine)

The city of Perpignan is a fantastic city to visit. It is home to some marvellous architecture that blends well with the more modern constructions. A shopping trip in the old town is a pleasure and talking lunch on the outside terrace areas of the many bistros is too our mind pure indulgence.

Recently Perpignan is now around for having two excellent Rugby Teams. USAP Rugby Union Club and the Catalan Dragons Rugby League Club.

The Catalan Coastline (25km from La Couloumine)

This stretch of Mediterranean coastline offers relatively unspoilt beauty with lots to offer depending on your tastes. Below is a list of places we consider visiting:

- Le Barcares - you can buy fresh fish and seafood caught daily by the fishermen

- Canet Plage - long stretch of beach with some very chic restaurants and boutiques

- St. Cyprien - again a very nice beach with an excellent golf course nearby and Aqualand water park.

- Argeles-sur-Mer - 1.6km paved promenade that joins to the port to the beach

- Collioure - a quaint picturesque village, should be top of the list to visit

- Port Vendres - Seafood galore

- St. Paulille - secluded bay with rock-pools and excellent snorkelling

The Pyrenees Mountains (35km from La Couloumine)

A short drive from La Couloumine will take you to Villefranche de Conflent, the gateway for the higher mountains. As you drive, the imposing peak of the Canigou follows you. Please well worth a visit

- Prades - fantastic market on Tuesdays and Saturdays

- Villefranche-de-Conflent - fortified town with its ramparts to explore. If you handle the 1000 steps! then Fort Liberia is a nice place to see.

- You must also take the Little Yellow Train from Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour de Carol. A fantastic day out with lots to see

- The Ski resorts of Les Angles and Pyrenees 2000 which are approximately 1 - 1.5 hours drive from La Couloumine