In a game of pétanque with the locals, an aperitif in the shade of an olive tree, or the first tasting of the season's vintage, guests will discover the gentle art of living that entrances visitors from all over the world.

Proximity to the village also ensures that all essential amenities are close at hand, including boulangerie, restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, pâtisserie, post office, bank, hairdressers, dentist and doctor's surgery.

The surrounding Corbières offers an impressive range of cultural and sporting activities. The region is a paradise for walkers and cyclists with horse-riding, tennis, fishing and white water rafting also available nearby. For golfers the championship courses at Carcassonne is just 30 minutes away, golden beaches and water sports facilities are around 30 minutes drive.

St Laurent sits almost equidistant between 4 great cities. Discover the historic streets of Roman Narbonne (20 Minutes), or medieval Carcassonne (30 minutes). Or further afield historic Béziers – capital of southern wine (40 minutes), and Catalan Perpignan (40 minutes). All have winding streets, traditional architecture, superb views, good restaurants and interesting markets and shops offering the best of local gastronomic and artisan produce.