Gateway To Carcassonne

 

Property Description :


An attractive town house below the medieval city walls of carcassonne. A 5 minute walk from la cité or 10 minutes to bastide st louis; restaurants and shops nearby. easy to access from carcassonne airport, via car rental, taxi, or bus, the house is ideally located for exploring languedoc. Near is lake swimming (15 mins). A golf course (10 mins). Mediterranean beaches (45 mins), as well as numerous places to visit and explore - abbeys, mountaintop castles, the pretty canal du midi, limoux with its sparkling wine, the minervois region with its potent red wines, and the lauragais, with its rolling sunflower fields. details of accommodation 100 rue trivalle is a traditional house situated under the walls of la cité in an attractive street of terraced houses. There is a private tiled courtyard for al fresco dining. The area in general provides magical views of la cité. The house, of traditional design in a conservation area, has been newly renovated and is equipped to a high standard. the living room, on the ground floor, is comfortably furnished with two settees, a buffet sideboard containing drinking glasses books and games, a small cupboard for the stereo system – radio, cds and tapes and another houses the telephone (incoming calls only). next to the living room is the combined dining room/kitchen with modern facilities including pantry, fridge, microwave oven, coffee/tea machines, etc. Some basics are also provided including bread and milk on arrival. there is a door leading to the stairs and from there to the large shower room with modern wash hand unit, a generous shower cubicle, wc, cupboards and washing machine. the stairs lead to the upper floor with two double bedrooms, one overlooking the front street and the rear bedroom with views of the crenulated city walls and turrets. Each bedroom has a double bed and ample storage space. the tiled courtyard, furnished with 'garden' furniture and plants is accessed from the dining room a baby cot is available at the house. carcassonne there are a number of restaurants within a few minutes walk as well as a boulangerie, general stores and various other shops. As carcassonne offers shops, markets, theatres and free transport during holiday periods it is not necessary to use a car. However, to explore the many attractions of the area in general you may wish to have a car. Car hire is available in the town and from the airport.
Pets : No
Garden : Medium Size
Pool : No

Area Description :


Carcassonne is a perfect base to explore this historical area as well as easy access to the coast for the many beaches and the pyrenees/ariege area for skiing and walking. There are the cathar castles, montagne noir, minervois, corbieres, toulouse, beziers, montpelier, perpignan, narbonne and the beach resorts.