Situated amidst valleys, mountains, forests and rivers south of Carcassonne, yet only a 5 minute walk into the village which has all basic amenities such as bakery, grocery, post office, bar, restaurant and shops.
There is an outdoor swimming pool only 10 minutes away and plenty of water activities close by such as rafting and canoeing.
Make sure you visit the castle that you can see from the chalet and also visit the many gorges and caves in this area. A little train runs from Rivesaltes to Axat and passes nearby the chalet.
The forest is a lovely haven of peace; walks upstream bring you to wild wooded countryside.
Ski resorts are 30 minutes away, Mediterranean beaches are 50 minutes, the Pyrénées are on the doorstep and the Costa Brava about 2 hours away.
The chalet apartment consists of the ground floor of the chalet and has 2 bedrooms, one double and one with bunkbeds. The apartment is ideally suited for 2 adults and 2 children. However, there is a sofabed in the lounge so an extra person could be accommodated.
There is an open plan kitchen/dining & lounge with sofabed and a bathroom with the apartment is ideally suited for 2 adults and 2 children. However, there is a sofabed in the lounge so an extra person could be accommodated.
The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife including all sorts of frogs, lizards and pine martins, amongst the many other species to be found. The grounds and surrounding areas offer potential for walks, cycling, running, wildlife discovery and bird/butterfly spotting!
Large enclosed garden with a swing and slide for the children and a picnic table.
Plenty of private parking.
There is the possibility of renting the whole chalet for the 2008 season. The first floor apartment is not occupied.
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