Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment
City centre Apartment
Location: CarcassonneSleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Facilities
No onsite facilities
Description
It is conveniently located in the heart of the ‘Bastide’ section of the medieval city of Carcassonne within minutes of historical sites, restaurant and shops.
The apartment off er's a generous living space with an open- plan living, dining and kitchen area; two bedrooms – one with a king size bed and one with twin beds; and a modern bathroom. The living space features a sofa/fold out bed to accommodate additional guests. The kitchen is fully equipped and all appliances, fixtures and furnishings are new as of late 2009.
Guests of the Apartment La Republique can walk to the walled medieval city – a UNESCO World Heritage site – in about ten/fifteen minutes. The 2500 year old city features three kilometers of ramparts and 52 towers and is considered one of the best preserved examples of the Middle Ages to be found in Europe. The famous Canal Du Midi – a Unesco recognised civil engineering achievement, along with various museums, cathedrals and other historic structures are located within a few streets of the apartment.
The beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region is situated near to the Spanish border and the mountainous Pyrenees. It is an area which has miles of sun-kissed beaches and many quaint Medieval villages that are steeped in history. With vibrant cities such as Narbonne and Montpellier, the area offers fabulous scenery and great cuisine. The regions wineries also produce some fantastic wines and you can enjoy wine-tasting in the surrounding Minervois, Corbieres and Cabardes wine regions.
You can take the train or explore this fascinating region by car. Barcelona is only a 3 hour drive away!
It has a wonderful warm and sunny climate in the summer with temperatures up to around 35 degrees celsius.
La Cite
Overlooking the lower town of Bastide Saint Louis, set high on a hill is the magnificant medieval walled city, La Cite. Within the city walls lie a labyrinth of atmospheric cobbled streets, towers and drawbridges. Just wander these ancient streets or soak up the atmosphere in one the many bars or restaurants. La Cite really comes alive on Bastille Day when the medieval city is lit up like a fairytale castle with a breath-taking fireworks display.
Carcassonne Plage
This beautiful lake has 3 main beaches all with swimming to help you cool down on a hot summers day. Situated on a bus route (number 1 bus from Bastide), it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach and costs around €1.20 each way.
Annual Events
Jazz Week - April
Numerous performances are held in the historic Jesuit College Chapel. A must for Jazz lovers everywhere.
Wine Festival - June
What better place to celebrate wine than Carcassonne! This festival celebrates les vins de l’Aude and includes many wine tasting events.
Festival de Bastide - July
Numerous events and many free concerts are held through this month long festival, including the legendary Bastille Day fireworks display.
Spanish Week - August
Held over 4 days towards the end of August, this lively festival has many fiestas and themed concerts and activities for you to enjoy.
Medieval Spectacle - July to August
An annunal event with artists, troubadours which entertain the crowds with song recitals along with lots of jousting, fencing and acrobatic events.
La Magie de Noel - December
This Christmas festival holds some 60+ events and includes a giant christmas market, ice-skating and feris wheel which overlooks La Cite to really get you in the festive spirit!
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2012 | 16 Apr 2012 | £300 | £60 | £60 | 3 nights |
| 17 Apr 2012 | 31 May 2012 | £350 | £60 | £60 | 3 nights |
| 01 Jun 2012 | 08 Jul 2012 | £400 | £70 | £70 | 3 nights |
| 09 Jul 2012 | 16 Jul 2012 | £450 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 17 Jul 2012 | 31 Aug 2012 | £400 | £70 | £70 | 3 nights |
| 01 Sep 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | £300 | £60 | £60 | 3 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Rates inclusive of all utility bills, heating, taxes & bed linen and towels for up-to six people.
Payment in pounds sterling or euros, full details advised on booking.
General information
| Property type | Apartment |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Away from it all, City break, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Pets, Long term rentals, Families, Couples, Groups |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
2 bedroom(s), sleeps 6 max.
|
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
1 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
Fully equipped kitchen. 4 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Fridge, Grill, Microwave, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 4 |
| Living room |
Seats 6 CD player, Sofa bed, Stereo system |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
No onsite facilities |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Linen and towels provided, Central heating |
| Other notes |
Local area information
| Location type |
City centre |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
not necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Ryanair fly directly into Carcassonne, from Brussels, Cork, Dublin, East Midlands, Glasgow (Prestwick), Leeds, Liverpool and London-Stansted. A shuttle bus transports you directly from the airport into Carcassonne town centre. The bus costs €5, or you can get a local taxi for €10 directly to the apartment.
www.ryanair.com
You can fly with BMI Baby from Manchester to Toulouse (95km) or Perpignan (115km) which both have excellent train routes to Carcassonne.
www.bmibaby.com
www.sncf.com (for train information)
There are many other airlines that fly into Toulouse as this is a large international airport.
It is possible to incorporate two holidays in one! Fly to Barcelona, hire a car and head up to Carcassonne, which is a 3 hour drive away. Car hire is also cheaper in Spain! You can grab a budget flight with Easyjet. www.easyjet.com, while most major airlines fly to Barcelona's International Airport.
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