Villas in Carcassonne

The beautiful medieval setting of Carcassonne is the ideal medieval city to find a villa surrounded by ramparts and old and narrow cobbled alleys lined with stone facades. This will give you the opportunity to stay close to the castle and the cathedral. Outside the walls, a more modern part of the city offers contemporary villas and the outskirts offer a wide array of French style rural properties.

From stone and traditional architecture to modern and rural villas in the countryside. Wake up and admire the impressive fortress from your balcony. Find villas for your family and small ones if you are planning a romantic weekend. Contemporary style, French déco and antiques or modern interiors with light colours and cosy rooms designed for your comfort.

Carcassonne is one of those fairytale cities we all have pictured in our minds when reading books about medieval history. The town surrounded by ancient walls depicts the real image of a medieval fortified town, protected by these huge ramparts. At night, the lights enhance the magic of the fortress and the most special show is on July 14th when they depict the burning of the medieval town. For more insights, guided tours are available and the guides will give you a deeper knowledge of facts and the history of Carcassonne.

France is a country of excellent wines and DO labels. Carcassonne is an ideal spot with great wine estates like Minervois or Malpère. In the area, you can find several organised wine tours through the vineyards followed by a wine tasting carried out by experts that will teach you how to appreciate the fragrant notes of every sip in your mouth. Let the flavours in and sense every nuance, every shade, every hint.

Whether you are staying inside or outside the citadel, it is worth a visit. Go through the impressive doors and get yourself back in time admiring the streets, the houses and the unique little gift shops lining the cobbled streets. La Cité, as it is known, is surrounded by two enormous walls and 53 towers and inside sits the castle, the basilica and a small town with pretty restaurants. From the top of the hill you will get sweeping views of the modern part of the city, the Aude River, the Canal du Midi and the snow-capped Pyrénées.

The Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus is a Gothic-Romanesque national monument within the walls of the old city. This beautiful monument is full of details and it is worth a visit. The cathedral of Carcassonne, this temple has its origin in a building of the eleventh century and presents a Gothic architecture that makes it a place where all kinds of travelers will enjoy.

Another important monument of the citadel is the castle. It was built during the twelfth century and still preserves the majestic appearance of its previous years. Imagine the history within the walls and the thousands of stories related to it. Times of kings, princes and battles that built a past for this citadel.

Not far from the city, the beautiful lake of la Cavayère with three small beaches. The benches around the lake provide perfect spots for your family picnic with the kids. The lake has activities for everybody to choose, from pedalos you can hire and enjoy a tour by yourself in the water to a mini-golf where to practice your best shot. Enjoy the French summer by the calm waters and recharge your batteries surrounded by nature.

Carcassonne is close to wonderful cities such as Narbonne, well known for Les Halles and the old city. A bit further out, major French cities like Toulouse, Montpellier or Béziers can be reached in less than two hours. Enjoy a day out and get to know more of the Aude Region.

Local markets are a traditional way of finding fresh produce and high quality foods. From cheese, to oil, greens and patês you can choose the best natural ingredients to use in your recipes. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the stalls will display their best products and start their sale. Come and have a look. What are you going to have?

The beautiful Canal du Midi, connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean by river. This is the oldest functioning navigable channel in the entire European continent. Along several miles, you can enjoy a pleasant ride on a rental bike. Explore the area at your pace and enjoy the views, the flora and fauna and watch the fishing enthusiasts waiting patiently by their fishing rods. Take your camera with you and get amazing pics of this beautiful route.