The Region:
The entire region has a wealth of history & charm to discover & this property is well situated should you choose to follow the 'Cathar trail' with its wonderful hilltop castles or discover Da Vinci Code sites.
The ancient cité of Carcassonne with its fairytale spires never fails to excite both young & old alike.
The wonderful 'Rose' city of Toulouse is worth a visit and its Cité Espace is a must for a great family day out.
There are rolling hills & countryside as you are close to the foothills of the Pyrenees & Andorra itself is approximately 2hrs drive away.
The coastal border with Spain is easily accessible & the Dali museum in Figueras a manageable & memorable day trips.
For most guests the only problem is finding enough time to experience all this region has to offer & with such a charming house & pool the temptation is to just relax & enjoy the time without straying very far.
Travel:
AIR:
- Airports within 1 hour's drive - Carcassonne, Perpignan, Toulouse.
- Services from most major cities in Europe to Toulouse
- The following cities in the UK & Ireland have flights to the area (some seasonal)- Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey, London, Nottingham East Midlands, Southampton.
- Flights from the UK & Ireland are offered by Air France, BA, BMI, BMIbaby, Easyjet, Flybe and Ryanair
TRAIN:
- TGV service to Toulouse and Montpellier and onwards to Carcassonne on regular train services.
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- Drive time from northern France is 8-12 hours. The villa is 10 minutes from junction 22 on the A61.
Other Activities:
Canal tours, cultural/music outings,wine tasting,gourmet dining and visits to Da Vinci Code sites