1 Bedroom Apartment in Carcassonne

This romantic apartment is in the heart of Carcassonne's La Bastide, the old town. Only 10 minutes by bus from the airport and 5 minutes walk from the railway station you could not ask for a more perfect and convenient location in Carcassonne. Not only is the apartment in a quiet, privately owned town house dating from 1713 but it is on the top floor with a wonderful view across the Market Square of Place Carnot, Carcassonne's most famous market and the location for the weekend market and winter fairs. It also has use of a large roof terrace which in the summer gives unrivaled views of La Cite, the medieval castle and for the magnificent and world famous fireworks of 14th July. It is perfect for an alfresco breakfast or sunning yourself during the day or simply relaxing in the evening with a glass of chilled Champagne as the sun sets over the mountains in the distance. The flat has been completely restored in 2008 and now is a delightfully relaxing and romantic place to stay.

Notes: The flat is located on the third floor of an elegant and classic 18th century period building in the centre of Carcassonne La Bastide, just by Place Carnot, the main town square. It is a quiet location in a private building. The sitting room / dinning room and kitchen face South East and are very sunny, while the large bedroom is at the back of the apartment and is quiet and cool in the summer and snug and warm in the winter. As the apartment is on the third floor and has access to a roof terrace it is not suited for the elderly or infirm nor those with very small children. The sitting room has a large sofa which is also a sofa bed, two arm chairs and a dinning room table with four chairs. The floor is traditional terracotta tiles with carpets. There is flat screen TV and DVD player and a small library of DVDs and English books. The large roof terrace is accessible by an outside staircase. It has commanding views over Carcassonne and the Castle and towards the Pyrenees Mountains.

activities guide, ceiling fans, hair dryer, local maps, local restaurant guide, towels provided, coffee maker, toaster, iron & board, spices, 2 ring stove, hob, sofabed, video player, video library, selection of books and cd's, wireless broadband, terrace, 4 garden chairs, 2 deck chairs. From January 2011 there will be an additional Studio available to rent with the apartment. Prices from €25 per night. The studio has two single beds that join to make one large double bed and an on suite bathroom. The apartment and studio combined are perfect for a family holiday giving space and privacy for up to four people. The studio is NOT available to rent separately to the apartment.

swimming, roller blading, wine tasting tours, truffle and duck fairs and antique fairs.

The region around Carcassonne is world famous for the Cathar history, and for the many castles that were built from the 12th to the 14th century. Many of these have survived and worth visiting especially for anyone interested in the legend and myths of the Holy Grail.

• Nearest Airport : Carcassonne at 5 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Lac de Cavayere at 5 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: Nearest Motorway : Carcassonne at 3 Kilometres Nearest Beach : beach at 5 Kilometres Car: not necessary With Carcassonne airport only 10 minutes with direct flights to London, Belgium and Ireland and Toulouse, Bezier, Perpignan and Girona a mere one hour it is an ideal destination for short This is the perfect place for a weekend escape, short breaks and longer rentals. The property is located just off Place Carnot, the traditional market square of Carcassonne in the medieval heart of the fortified old town, the Bastide. For visitors to the town a car is not required but is recommended for anyone wanting to visit the region in full. For drivers there is long term secure parking close by. Here you can find a paradise of street cafes, excellent value restaurants and Michelin starred restaurants as well as markets and shops galore. For history lovers and readers of Labarynth there are Castles, and Cathars, for gastranomes local wines and food and for nature lovers some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in the South of France.