2 Bedroom Gite in Fanjeaux

Lavande is the perfect holiday south france gite, it sleeps 4 with 2 bedrooms both en-suite.

For larger parties all 3 properties may be booked accommodating up to 12 guests.

Children are welcome as are those with mobility problems who will appreciate Tournesol which is all on one floor. All properties are child friendly.

The Local Area:

Carcassonne is a splendid medieval fortified town with noted restaurants. Two old towns dominate this city, La Cité, the medieval fortified castle that was the backdrop for Kevin Costner's Robin Hood, and the new old town
fortified in Napoleonic times. La Cité is truly a fairly tale castle with over 50 towers, well restored and full of restaurants, shops and a moated castle.

Below this medieval city the new 'old town' has a lovely central square with the rest of the town being built in a defensive grid. The Canal du Midi runs through the town as does the Aude river giving charming walks and views. Cycling along this waterway makes for a relaxing expedition.
Walking, Cathar castle exploration, spas and the Mediterranean ensure that visitors have plenty of options.

Fanjeaux is noted as the birthplace of the Dominican movement and is still the home to a monastery and for having wonderful views over 5 departments. Local shops, butcher, baker, superette, restaurant and cafe/bar meet
immediate needs and Mirepoix is nearby as well as Castelnaudary the home of Cassoulet - and of course Carcassonne.

From Les Gites Brunet you can walk into the local hills on trails that explore the our immediate region and in
a very short time you can feel that you are right off the beaten track. Pick up a picnic in Fanjeaux and head out for the day!

Near Fanjeaux is the Medieval town of Mirepoix. This bastide town has a lovely central square with cafés and shops as well as great restaurants. It is very lively on a Monday morning when the market is in full swing and people are attracted from a wide area. Many languages can be heard here, especially in the summer and the market offers an eclectic mix of the traditional with the unexpected; goats cheese to Indian souvenirs, chain saws to live ducks and chickens. This is a French market at its best.

From Fanjeaux day trips can be made to Toulouse, Narbonne, Barcelona and Andorra.

* Semi detached, Gas central heating, private patio, radio audiotape, CD player, video * Cot, sun beds, tea/coffee making, towels provided * Fridge, Freezer, Grill, oven

Brunet has a lot of charm and character. It is built of stone with contrasting small stones around the windows and offers excellent views of the surrounding countryside.

In the extensive grounds we have a private heated pool or you can play boules, table tennis and badminton. There are plenty of local sights and activities from golf to karting; lake activities provide good fishing, sailing and other water sports.

Snow Skiing is possible in the winter it is just a 90 minute drive, of magnificent vistas, to the slopes.

Gites are available for short breaks as well as for longer lets for those wanting to spend more time in this beautiful part of France. Ryan air fly directly to nearby Carcassonne making it quick and easy to reach us.

• Travel Info: From London (UK) we are 752 miles, from Paris (France) 469 miles.* By Air to Carcassonne (20 minutes) or Toulouse (60 minutes)