Doing It My Way

This self-guided retreat is all about freedom of choice: you decide what to do, when to do it, and how you want each day to unfold. Whether you arrive on your own, with a partner, or with a friend, it offers a chance to shape your holiday around your own rhythm and to reconnect with the natural world at a pace that feels right for you.

You can stay for 5, 7 days or longer, selecting the dates that work best for your travel plans and flights. Longer stays are available at a discounted rate, with a minimum stay of 3 nights. A selection of books and maps is available, covering walks across Occitanie, including the departments of Aude, Ariège, Hérault and Pyrénées Orientales. You will also find books and pamphlets on the region’s flora and fauna, as well as our own publication, A Week in the Razès, which highlights some of the best things to see and do in the area.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Accommodation at the Razès Gîtes in fully equipped apartments.
• Airport/train station transfers from Carcassonne, Bram, Foix or Castelnaudary.
• Welcome aperitif.
• Beautiful countryside and peaceful villages throughout the area.
• Opportunities to visit markets and medieval towns, swim in lakes and rivers, explore castles and caves, and enjoy wine tasting and gastro restaurants.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Transportation to and from all walks in the region, if you are not starting from the Razès Gîtes.
• Continental breakfasts and/or picnic lunches and/or evening meals.
• Professional guide for walks.
• Inclusion of wellbeing activities in your schedule, as listed on the Wellbeing Activities page.
• Airport pick-up/drop-off from Toulouse, Béziers or Perpignan for an additional supplement of €100.

THE BOTTOM LINE:

• Price per person per day Self-Catering = €65.
• Price per person per day Bed & Breakfast = €75.
• Price per person per day Half-Board = €86 (includes the above plus picnic lunch).
• Price per person per day Full-Board = €111 (includes the above plus 3-course dinner and wine).

DISCOUNTS:

• Two people sharing one gîte for 7 nights or more receive a €300 discount.
• A 10% discount on accommodation applies for 7 nights, 15% for 10 nights, and 20% for 14 nights.