Le Domaine de Camboyer, Montferrand

The region of Occitanie nestles at the south west of France, meeting the Spanish border, and is home to some of the area’s loveliest cities: medieval Carcassonne, a vast, walled citadel broken up by soaring watchtowers and imposing fortifications, and terracotta Toulouse, known as the ‘pink city’ due to its rosy-hued buildings - the latter is bisected by the Garonne River and has plenty of bars and restaurants, especially around the bustling Place de Capitole. The surrounding countryside is replete with beautiful villages, perfect for lazy days exploring, and there’s much to see when discovering the region’s trails; the most famous follows the Canal du Midi, which is best explored on foot, by bike or via the water.