Montazels Vacation Rental cottage: Carcassonne

Further details outdoors. : Sitting on the south facing terrace with swifts wheeling overhead, enjoying the last rays of the days sun while sipping a glass of wine is an ideal way to end the day. With views to Renne-le-Chateau and Coustaussa Castle on the other side of the valley and, in the distance, the snow topped Pyrenees just visible. We are 10 minutes walk to the river Aude and the neighbouring village of Couiza with bars, hotel, restaurants, supermarket, beauty salon, chemist, organic produce store, bank , and post office.

Local area.: At the centre of the Cathare region with hill top castles and the medieval city of Carcassonne to remind you of the fascinating and often tragic history for which this region is renowned. Just across the valley from the cottage is Rennes le Chateau, centre of a mystery still very much alive with books written & films made on the subject. A mystery of sudden wealth, secret codes and a search for treasure in the latter part of the 19thC. The link with the village is very strong as in 1852 Bérenger Saunière, the priest at the center of the mystery was born in Montazels. This story and the surrounding area have been written about many times. The plot for the Dan Brown Book 'The Da Vinci Code' began right here, as did 'Sepulcher' by Kate Mosse - her previous book 'Labyrinth' using Carcassonne and its history as a backdrop to the story.

Sightseeing.: There are numerous Cathar Castles within an hours drive plus a dinasour museum, vinyards, medieval cities, excellent restaurants. As we are in the foothills of the Pyrennees the local views are stunning, plus gorges, tunnels, and caves to explore at your leisure. The town of Mirepoix definitely worth a days visit with its medieval marketplace surrounded by bars & restaurants under buildings of great character & beauty. Market Day is Monday. The Spanish border is just 90 minutes away with Barcelona another hour, drive just across the border and take the train from Figares, birthplace and home to a fascinating museum dedicated to Salvador Dali. You can also drive across to Andorra for fantastic scenery, skiing & duty free shopping. The Mediterranean coast is just an hours drive with lost of interesting villages en route and long stretches of golden sand.Our local spa villages also offer bathing in hot spa waters containing natural minerals renowned for their curative properties.

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