Carcassonne area Holiday cottages & villas

Make holiday rental accommodation or a property in Carcassonne, France your home away from home

The Carcassonne region of France lies among the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, within close proximity to both the beaches of the Mediterranean coast and to the Spanish border. A property in Carcassonne, South West France, is a great base for holidays year round, with glorious beaches to visit in the summer, ski resorts in the winter and a vast range of walking, climbing and riding holidays in spring and autumn, all complimented by a huge amount of history and culture all year round.

Things to do in Carcassonne, France

The peaks of the Black Mountains and the Corbieres Massif are an absolute treasure. Splashed with the ruins of magnificent castles, stately abbeys and impossibly picturesque Roman churches, there are endless attractions throughout the mountains, and the vast range of walking, mountain biking, horse riding and climbing routes, both ancient and modern, mean that nowhere is off limits from Carcassonne accommodation. Route maps and information on outdoor activity centres are available from the Carcassonne tourist information offices.

There are a vast range of cultural and historical attractions in the Carcassonne region. Famous artists have always flocked to the area, but it is the amazing wealth of medieval treasures found throughout Carcassonne that really draws the plaudits. Almost every town and village boasts an enormous wealth of historical monuments, many of which have been protected by UNESCO. The culture and cuisine of the Carcassonne region can also be explored very easily from Carcassonne accommodation, with the summer months filled with festivals, events and fairs celebrating local traditions, cultures and wines.

You are never more than 45 minutes from a Mediterranean beach when you take a Carcassonne property. The Aude coastline is inundated with spectacular beaches, ranging from secluded little bay beaches to large water sport centres offering sailing, scuba diving windsurfing and deep sea fishing trips. Information on local water sports and fishing permits is readily available from the Carcassonne tourist information offices.

Places to visit on holiday in Carcassonne, France

The historic city of Carcassonne itself is a medieval marvel. The imposing defensive walls have been restored beautifully, and living in Carcassonne accommodation really is like taking a step back in history. Such is the medieval splendour of Carcassonne’s centre, UNESCO have declared the whole centre as a world heritage site, and if you take a Carcassonne property rental once, you shall never forget the experience.

Marseillette is a charming village in which to walk, cycle and ride through the best of Carcassonne’s landscapes. The Canal du Midi runs through the village, providing many miles of peaceful walking from right on the doorstep of your Carcassonne property rental, and there are plentiful riding stables, tennis courts and kayak rental centres to choose from.

The village of Azille lies in the heart of Carcassonne’s wine making region, as well as sitting on the banks of the Canal du Midi. The medieval town of Azille is an ideal base from which to take a boat along the Canal du Midi, head into the mountains or simply sit and relax in the bars, cafes and restaurants of the village.

Cheap flights to Carcassonne, France

Carcassonne Airport (CCF) receives direct flights from Dublin (DUB), East Midlands (EMA), Liverpool (LPL) and London Stansted (STN), provided exclusively by Ryanair. Flights to Carcassonne Airport from the UK only take a round 3 hours, meaning that you can be settling into your Carcassonne accommodation in hours from leaving home.