@cyclezealot: glad to hear it because my wife and I are starting or next big tour (Raid pyreneen) from Cerbere in about three weeks!
@rpc180: Yes, one of my favorite rides goes through Cathare country and is a great 7 day jaunt from Perpignan to Nimes. I actually just did this ride with my mom during spring break a few weeks ago (for the second time). The route I took has very little traffic, passes through the Parc Haute Languedoc, amazing villages perched on clifftops, and even a thermal springs! If you are interested, I can describe the route, although you well want a map as well.