Property in Carcassonne, south west France, is always in high demand. Located in the popular Mediterranean region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Carcassonne is a tremendous medieval walled city build on a rocky spur overlooking the river Aude. You could be forgiven for thinking that Carcassonne's old town was specifically designed as a tourist theme park it is so well preserved, but the towers, drawbridges and cobbled alleys are all authentic and naturally atmospheric.
Being almost an hour away from the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon, holiday rental accommodation in Carcassonne is unlikely to be chosen by anyone hoping to add plenty of sea and sand to their vacation agenda, even though it would be easy enough to organize a few journeys to the nearest beach if you yearn to feel sand between your toes and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. However, finding them in out-of-town situations surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Aude, villa and cottage rentals in Carcassonne are sure to provide so many other opportunities for sport and recreation in the great outdoors that you might not even find time to squeeze in a day trip to coast anyway!
With such a diverse and fascinating natural and cultural heritage awaiting discovery in this corner of Languedoc-Roussillon, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in Carcassonne will let you devote as much time as possible to a thorough investigation of what lies both in and around this historic fortified city when you won't have to waste a single moment cooking, shopping or doing any other familiar domestic chore, even though you'd still have to get of bed for an early breakfast every day if you didn't want to miss out on all there is to see and do in Aude. Gites, cottages and villa rentals in Carcassonne are always a popular choice for a family vacation when they can be found with plenty of space and luxury, often in situations of such quiet seclusion that it's hard to believe you'll be just minutes from a bustling city, so whatever your preferences or requirements may be, you could find the perfect solution with holiday accommodation in Carcassonne.
The ancient centre of Carcassonne was included on the UNESCO world Heritage List in 1997, due to its magnificent medieval heritage. Surrounded by imposing stone walls, the old centre holds a huge number of attractions, from the open air theatre to the Basilique Saint-Nazaire and from the fortified Chateau Comtal to the 14 defensive towers that surround the walls. The Carcassonne tourist information centre has guides and all the information needed for an entertaining and informative tour of the ancient city centre. The Carcassonne tourist information centre also houses a scale model of the town allowing you to plan your tour.
In the modern part of Carcassonne, the Musee des Beaux-Arts is a huge attraction, displaying fine pieces from the 17th – 20th Centuries. The trice-weekly food market which comes into town on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays also attract a large number of visitors, but there is no need to buy too much as Carcassonne is also known for the number of top-class restaurants and cafes which can be found throughout the town.
Carcassonne is a great base for cycling holidays in south west France. Carcassonne properties are the perfect place from which to set out into the foothills of the Pyrenees, and regularly feature on the course for the Tour de France.
Lupain Holiday Rentals for the best holidays in Carcassonne. Browse our website to see the full range of self catering accommodation in Carcassonne.
Being almost an hour away from the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon, holiday rental accommodation in Carcassonne is unlikely to be chosen by anyone hoping to add plenty of sea and sand to their vacation agenda, even though it would be easy enough to organize a few journeys to the nearest beach if you yearn to feel sand between your toes and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. However, finding them in out-of-town situations surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Aude, villa and cottage rentals in Carcassonne are sure to provide so many other opportunities for sport and recreation in the great outdoors that you might not even find time to squeeze in a day trip to coast anyway!
With such a diverse and fascinating natural and cultural heritage awaiting discovery in this corner of Languedoc-Roussillon, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in Carcassonne will let you devote as much time as possible to a thorough investigation of what lies both in and around this historic fortified city when you won't have to waste a single moment cooking, shopping or doing any other familiar domestic chore, even though you'd still have to get of bed for an early breakfast every day if you didn't want to miss out on all there is to see and do in Aude. Gites, cottages and villa rentals in Carcassonne are always a popular choice for a family vacation when they can be found with plenty of space and luxury, often in situations of such quiet seclusion that it's hard to believe you'll be just minutes from a bustling city, so whatever your preferences or requirements may be, you could find the perfect solution with holiday accommodation in Carcassonne.
The ancient centre of Carcassonne was included on the UNESCO world Heritage List in 1997, due to its magnificent medieval heritage. Surrounded by imposing stone walls, the old centre holds a huge number of attractions, from the open air theatre to the Basilique Saint-Nazaire and from the fortified Chateau Comtal to the 14 defensive towers that surround the walls. The Carcassonne tourist information centre has guides and all the information needed for an entertaining and informative tour of the ancient city centre. The Carcassonne tourist information centre also houses a scale model of the town allowing you to plan your tour.
In the modern part of Carcassonne, the Musee des Beaux-Arts is a huge attraction, displaying fine pieces from the 17th – 20th Centuries. The trice-weekly food market which comes into town on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays also attract a large number of visitors, but there is no need to buy too much as Carcassonne is also known for the number of top-class restaurants and cafes which can be found throughout the town.
Carcassonne is a great base for cycling holidays in south west France. Carcassonne properties are the perfect place from which to set out into the foothills of the Pyrenees, and regularly feature on the course for the Tour de France.
Lupain Holiday Rentals for the best holidays in Carcassonne. Browse our website to see the full range of self catering accommodation in Carcassonne.