South France holiday accommodation

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South France holiday accommodation - We are sure that you have heard of Carcassonne. It is a town of about 45,000 inhabitants in the Region of Languedoc Roussillon, on the River Aude and Canal du Midi. The Local Information page provides a wealth of information about the area and the Related Sites page gives you the web sites for other places and interesting towns to visit in the area.

Our house is centrally located in the medieval city (La Cite), just under the towering walls of the Cite Medievale (a World
Heritage site). It is a typical French town house in a quiet street of terraced houses. The Bastide (later town) is only 12 minutes walk over the old bridge where there are many restaurants, shops and a market 3 times a week.

The house has tiled floors throughout and is furnished in French style. Electric convector heaters provide warmth in the cooler months. Parking is available “on street” outside of the house.

Our house, for four persons, is situated in the medieval city (La Cite), just under the towering walls of the Cite Medievale (a World Heritage site) and 15 minutes from Carcassonne Airport. It is a typical French town house in a street of terraced houses. There are cafes, restaurants and shops nearby. There is also free local transport between La Cite, nearby, and Bastide St Louis during the main tourist season.

There are daily flights by Ryanair from Stansted, UK to Carcassonne and Montpelier; also from Brussels to Carcassonne. In addition, there are flights by British European, British Airways and Air France to Toulouse and Montpellier from London Heathrow and Regional Airports such as Birmingham.


The lake of la Cavayère is not just for taking a stroll. It is also a health resort, an amusement park, a place where adults and children can have fun, a special place where you can relax within a stone's throw from Carcassonne.
With its picnic areas (with barbecue), children's games, water sports, sandy beaches and grassy edges, fishing, and the ideal place for walking, this lake is a true haven of peace, freshness and delight.
Practical Details
Swimming: • Only in life-guard supervised areas delimited by buoys between 12:30 and 7 pm.

Other activities : • All water sports allowed except motor boats,
• Pedalo hire,
• Walking, horseback and pony riding,

Gateway House, 16 Jacks Lane, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8LW, England

Tel: 00 44 (0)1283 820467 Email: info@gateway-to-carcassonne.com