More Information and Things to Do​

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• Ample free parking 

• Languages - French and English (British and American)

• Access - via a tarmac road, private quiet spot with no neighbours for over 1 km. Signage in the local village

• Access - car advised - we can help find the best rental deals

• Nearest amenities - 14 km / 8 miles - Mirepoix - fast route

• Nearest airport: Carcassonne 35 km / 21 miles

• Family-friendly - great for children of all ages

• Apartment suitable for people with restricted mobility

• Pets welcome downstairs on request

• The pool is private

 

Things to see and do nearby

 

Please click the links - these are only a few suggestions there are lots of options for some

 

S'il vous plaît cliquer sur les liens - ce ne sont que quelques suggestions, il ya beaucoup d'autres options

 

Dining in Mirepoix, locally and Limoux - fine "Michelin" starred dining - canyoning - rafting - climbing in trees - Golf (two courses) - Go-carting - fishing - horse riding - walking - mountain biking - Tour de France - skiing in winter - local fetes/carnivals and celebrations in Mirepoix and Limoux - cheese making - African Reserve - a special bamboo garden - other gardens - angora wool - hand made tools - abbeys - stunning churches - cathedrals - waterfalls - gorges - dinosaurs - mountains - Chalabre - Cathar castles - Montségur - Puivert - Chateau Peyrepertuse - Chateau Queribus - Carcassonne (old city with chateau, concerts and fireworks)- Mirepoix - Rennes le Chateau - underground caves - underground rivers - prehistory park - lakes - markets - Mediterranean coast - wine producers (an example of very many) and amazing finds all around. We are passionate about this wonderful region of France and will be delighted to suggest alternatives and help plan your excursions.

 

 

Some reviews​

 

"Very friendly and welcoming hosts, beautiful surroundings" - Yorkshire. 

 

"What a peaceful respite! A real dream for us. Thanks for the warm hospitality" - Israel

 

We left to go to a Spanish Parador but decided to come back here after only one night away. I feel this is my second home" - Norwich

 

"Merci pour votre accueil sypathique, nous avons passé un bon moment, et découvert une région magnifique. La maison est très agréable" - Paris

 

"We were here for 2 weeks in August 2012. The weather was superb, the wine cold and the countryside stunning. An enjoyable holiday" - Oxfordshire

 

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. I hope we get to come back" - Finland

 

"Thank you for such a fabulous stay! The house is lovely and in such a beautiful setting. Thanks for your great recommendations - we enjoyed a great visit to Mirepoix market and sampled some lovely local wine at the vineyards. We hope we get to come back" - London and Paris

 

"Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans la région et avons apprécié votre belle maison. Merci pour votre accueil chaleureux" - Switzerland

 

"Thank you so much for our lovely week at Domaine de Couchet! This is a magical, peaceful place and we feel very well looked after - the log fire on the last evening was perfect. With love and hope to come again" - UK

 

 “A totally wonderful experience. Arriving at Domaine de Couchet was so exciting and the owners Justine and Randall gave us a really warm welcome. Pictures don't do justice to this property as this home is truly loved and well cared for and is in a wonderful French setting." - Australia