Apartment Marcou
General Description
- Just 10 minutes from Carcassonne airport and superbly located in the heart of the Bastide area of Carcassonne, this two bedroom, first floor, apartment has been newly renovated and furnished for your comfort. It has a quiet aspect on a side street next to the main square, Place Carnot, so all amenities are on your doorstep. It's also only 5 minutes walk from the railway station.
- The apartment on the 1st floor of a characterful town house comprises an open plan living/dining area, luxury fitted kitchen and a utlility room. There's a romantic, spacious master bedroom and a second smaller bedroom for children. A quality convertible sofa in the sitting area provides additional sleeping accommodation for 2 people if required. There's a shower room with WC.
- The apartment is in a great location for walking out to do your shopping, or to have a coffee or eat in one of the fantastic cafe-bars or restaurants that are a just a minute or two's walk away. The Canal du Midi is a 5-minute walk; and a 15 minute walk across an ancient bridge over the River Aude will take you into the heart of the fairytale Cite of Carcassonne with its two rings of fortifications and 52 turrets - a sight not to be missed when it is illuminated at night!
The Local Area
- Carcassonne has been the backdrop to a number of films such as 'Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves' and is the setting for 'Labyrinthe' the successful novel by Kate Mosse. The medieval city is indeed a fairytale location with lots to see and do, with festivals in July and August each year, concerts by top stars, and a fabulous firework display on Bastille Day, the 14th July. In December, in the Bastide area, there's a great Christmas market. The Canal du Midi also passes through the town offering the opportunity for a boat trip on this fascinating waterway built in the mid-1600's.
- The bastide area of Carcassonne is full of interesting architecture and is rich in history dating from the 12th century. Just relax and have a coffee or a glass of wine in the sun-drenched main square enjoying the French 'art de vivre'. You'll find that the locals here are friendly and laid back.
- From the apartment, the nearest boulangerie for your morning croissants is just a 1-minute walk away as is the nearest bar/restaurant. The nearest supermarket is a 3-minute walk and there's a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants nearby.
- Activities: For the more energetic , you can swim in both outdoor and indoor locations close by. For both children and adults, there's the 'Lac de la Cavayere', a lake with a beach that's safe for swimming and nature reserve - it takes approximately 15 minutes by bus to get there. There's another public swimming pool within a 15-minute walk. Strolling or cycling along the Canal du Midi watching the boats pass by is very enjoyable - and it's just a 5 minute walk to get there. And Carcassonne has a golf course if you fancy a round of golf.
- The Mediterranean beaches are under an hour's drive and can also be reached by train to Narbonne and then by bus to the coastal resorts.
- Market: Carcassonne has a great market, full of colourful, local produce in Place Carnot on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Restaurants: There are many within a short walk to suit all budgets and tastes.
- Supermarket and Shopping: The local supermarket is a 3-minute walk and, for the ladies, the bastide area of Carcasonne has some lovely, interesting and individual shops.
Facilities
- Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen: This is a spacious open-plan area with a leather sofa, coffee table and a satellite TV receiving ITV, BBC, Channel 4 and Sky News channels and a DVD player. There is a luxury fitted kitchen with a central island and bar stools, a fridge/freezer, a cooker, a microwave and a kettle. There is a separate dining table and four chairs.
- Utility Room: This has a washing machine/dryer, a sink, an ironing board and an iron for your convenience.
- Bedrooms: There's a spacious master double bedroom with bedside tables, reading lamps, storage and hanging, and a small bedroom for children with bunk beds. The comfortable sofa in the living area also converts to a double bed if further sleeping accommodation is required.
- Shower Room: This has a washbasin, shower and a WC.
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Parking: both payable and free parking is available in the town, a 5-10 minutes walk from the apartment.
- Internet and Telephone: Sorry, there are currently no connections here, though many cafes offer a WiFi connection.
- Winter Heating: Heating in the cooler months is included in the rental price making this apartment ideal fo an out-of-season holiday.
- Electric and Water: are included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: is included in the rental price.
- Bed and bathroom linen: are included in the rental price.
- Taxe de Sejour: In France, it is necessary to pay a Taxe de Sejour at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental price.
- Damage Deposit: A damage deposit is not currently requested by the owner.
- Change Over Day: Flexible - according to availability, please enquire
- Long weekends and Mini Breaks: May be available according to availability, please enquire for the price.
- Pets: are not permitted here - sorry
- Smoking: is not permitted here - sorry.
How To Get There
- By Car: Carcassone lies to the North of the A61 'Entre Deux Mers' Auotoroute approximately half way between Toulouse and Narbonne and the Mediterranean beaches. The best autouroute exit to reach this apartment is No 24 Carcassonne Est.
- By Air: Carcassonne Airport is serviced by Ryanair from several airports in Great Britain, Ireland and Belgium. The apartment is a 10-minute car, bus or taxi ride away. The next nearest airports are Beziers (Ryanair) or Toulouse (several airlines) - both about 60 minutes drive. Other possible airports are Nimes, Montpellier and Perpignan.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is in Carcassonne. Please visit www.rail-europe.co.uk for details of how to buy train tickets.
Full directions etc will be sent once you have made a booking.
