Carcassonne villas If you are looking for a good base for a holiday in the South of France, Carcassonne is ideal. Not only do you have the wonderful Carcassonne castle on your doorstep, but you are also in striking distance of the Mediterranean beaches, Cathar ruins, beautiful countryside and mountains. Go Languedoc has a number of villas and vacation rentals in and around Carcassonne to rent.

Carcassonne

Carcassonne's wonderful castle is one of the best sites in Languedoc. It is only when you arrive that you can get a true feel for the enormous scale of Carcassonne castle. The preserved and rebuilt town inside Carcassonne castle provides an insight into what medieval life was like, even if it has been somewhat spoilt by tacky souvenir shops. But if you can look beyond the plastic suits of armour and tea towels you will be in for a real treat. Carcassonne is a magical place. There can not be a more impressive castle in Europe and it is worthy of a trip from all visitors to Languedoc.

Go Languedoc's Carcassonne villas and vacation rentals:

Aude Cottage, Marseillette, near Carcassonne from Euros 220 pw

Marseillette cottage rental, Aude is a wonderful small village gite for 2 people. The Canal du Midi goes through the village and there's a bar, restaurant, hairdressers, pharmacy, convenience store and also a local market and a van that visits several times a week with local produce. Marseillette is about 15mins from Carcassonne, 45 mins to the beach. Marseillette cottage rental, Aude, is ideally placed to explore the sites of Languedoc Roussillon. >> Carcassonne vacation rental more info.

Cathar Cottage, Carcassonne, holiday letting Languedoc Roussillon, from Euros 265 pw

Cathar Cottage is a wonderful little holiday letting in Languedoc Roussillon, situated in the village of Pennautier close to Carcassonne. The cottage sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms and has its own private terrace. The cottage has stone walls, open beams and in a village "circulade'' just 5 mins from Carcassonne. This is a popular choice for a holiday letting in Languedoc Roussillon. This holiday letting in Languedoc Roussillon has plenty of old French character. There is a large kitchen dinning room, with hob, oven, washing machine, dryer, original features etc. Through an original arch to a separate toilet, a large shower room. >> Carcassonne vacation rental more info.

Penthouse apartment in the heart of Carcassonne - sleeps 6 from €600

This wonderful city centre apartment in Carcassonne is a well appointed, exceptionally light, third story penthouse with three bedrooms and a terrace. Garage parking is available and Broadband is available. The apartment is located in the heart of Carcassonne, a southern French city of exceptional character and beauty. All of the attractions of the city lie within easy walking distance. On the doorstep are cafes and brasseries, typical Southern French shops, a weekly market, a theatre, a cathedral and numerous buildings of hstorical interest. >> Carcassonne vacation rental more info.