You can explore Castelnaudary in a day without rushing. The historic centre, the Grand Bassin and the Cugarel mill are all within a two-kilometre radius, each less than five minutes from the Clos Fleuri — and most of it can be done on foot.
Here you’ll find the largest body of water on the Canal du Midi – seven hectares dug out by Riquet to serve as a winter harbour – the last of the thirty-odd mills that once dotted the hills of the Lauragais, a 13th-century collegiate church, and the dish that has made the town famous. For cassoulet didn’t come about here by chance: it originated at the meeting point of a plain yielding lingot beans, a mountain teeming with ducks, and the clay of Issel and Mas-Saintes-Puelles — eleven minutes from here, where earthenware pots have been crafted for centuries.
These articles provide you with actual distances, the best times to visit and the slopes you need to be aware of, so you can make your choices before you set off rather than once you’re there.
Le Clos Fleuri is an independent hotel with a family-friendly atmosphere. We welcome:
Travellers passing through on the Toulouse–Carcassonne route
Our hotel has 32 rooms (please adjust to the exact number), comprising single, double, connecting and premium rooms.
Each room has been designed to offer comfort, tranquillity and practicality.
The Clos Fleuri restaurant is open to hotel guests and visitors from outside the hotel.
It’s a popular spot in Castelnaudary for:
Le Clos Fleuri is a convenient base from which to explore Castelnaudary, the Canal du Midi and the must-see attractions of the Lauragais region. The hotel offers easy access to Carcassonne, Cathar Country and the Montagne Noire, whilst providing comfortable accommodation on site.
Yes. The hotel welcomes both holidaymakers spending a weekend or a holiday in the Aude and business travellers. You can enjoy a pleasant setting, essential services and a straightforward booking process, whatever the length of your stay.
Yes. At the Clos Fleuri restaurant, you can enjoy a meal right there on the premises, in a friendly atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to round off a day spent on the Canal du Midi, a visit to Carcassonne or a trip to the Cathar Country.
Depending on the time of year and the offers available, packages including meals (half-board, overnight stay with dinner, etc.) may be available. It is best to check availability or contact the hotel with a specific enquiry.
Yes. Our team can suggest ideas for walks, must-see attractions and top spots around Castelnaudary, depending on what you’re looking for (family, nature, heritage, food).
