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Modern architecture: light, air, comfort and breathtaking views!
Like a balcony, the gite floats between the treetops. At your feet lies the "Lauragais", a patchwork of sunflowers, cornfields and picturesque villages. On a clear day, your view extends to the Pyrenees (from Canigou to Pic du Midi, 300 km. wide).
You overlook Aude, Haute - Garonne and Ariège.
The gite is the (completely independent) guesthouse of our holiday home. We only rent in our absence, so peace and privacy are guaranteed.
A Dutch contact person provides the keys and on request tips, help and advice.
The interior of the gite is stylish and functional.
Of course you will find T.V., Wifi, DVD and CD player, but more exciting is the panorama. Every thunderstorm a feast!
Ball game is possible on the grounds (7000m2 meadow, garden and forest). Those who are lucky will find a partner to play boules with on the square in front of the church.
No swimming pool, but lovely swimming water at about 15 min (lac St. Ferreol, lac de Lampy).
A sheltered outdoor terrace adjoins the dining kitchen, the wooded part of the garden offers shade and coolness.
A fine network of paths and little asphalt roads invites you to discover the immediate surroundings on foot or by bicycle. Farmhouses, sunflowers and castles... bring your picnic basket!
Toulouse at 40min, Pyrenees at 60min, Mediterranean at 90min, Barcelona 3hrs.
A carefree holiday home for those seeking peace and quiet and space.
Corona:
If you are forbidden, or made impossible (e.g. quarantine), to travel you will be refunded your deposit.
Reservations can of course be "pushed through" in such cases.
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Bath
Surroundings
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East of Toulouse lies the Lauragais. As far as Carcassonne, there are rolling hills and wide valleys. It is rightly called the "Tuscany of France". Small-scale agriculture provides a daily changing panorama of rapeseed, corn and sunflowers.
Once, the pastel production in this region was the basis of the medieval prosperity of Toulouse. The many castles and farmhouses from the 19th century bear witness to renewed prosperity through agriculture.
The gite is situated at the edge of a village without shops and pubs, next to the ruins of a medieval castle built on the foundations of a Cathar fortress.
An artisanal boulangerie can be found in St. Julia (5 min.), Cuq or Montégut. Lively regional centres such as Revel (10 min.) or Lavaur provide everything for daily living.
Revel lies at the foot of the Montagne Noire, an unspoilt low mountain range (20 min.). Hiking, mountain biking or horse riding. Wonderfully cool in heatwave time.
If you want to go higher, you can be at the foot of the Pyrenees within an hour, and if you like salt water, you can be at the beach within an hour and a half...
The Montagne Noire offers swimming opportunities in a UNESCO listed environment. A system of reservoirs (park-like construction and sandy beaches) from the 18th century supplies the Canal du Midi with water. Along the banks of the supply canal, you will cycle from Revel for 40 km between ancient cypresses and cedars. Horizontally!
Urban entertainment can be found in Toulouse (45 min.), Castres (museum Goya), Carcassonne (Cité médiévale) or Albi (museum Toulouse-Lautrec).
- Rural
- Hilly
Reviews
Nicolette van Uffelen from Alphen aan den Rijn,
Als je houdt van moderne architectuur, comfort, ruimte, licht, stilte, het gezang van de nachtegaal, een fantastisch uitzicht, ben je bij Gite Moderne aan het goede adres. We voelden ons er direct thuis.
We hebben twee heerlijke weken gehad, het weer zat niet helemaal mee, dus we hebben relatief veel binnen gezeten. Maar zelfs op zulke momenten bleef het uitzicht adembenemend. De dorpen Saint-Julia en Saint-Félix-Lauragais, zichtbaar vanuit de woonkamer en zeker een bezoekje waard, verdwenen soms achter de regensluiers. En toen, op een heldere dag, waren ineens de besneeuwde toppen van de Pyreneeën zichtbaar.
We raakten niet uitgekeken........
In de omgeving hebben we fijn kunnen fietsen, wandelen en verrassende dorpjes en steden bezocht.
Dank Jaap voor het warme welkom, wie weet tot een volgende keer.Mieke from Apeldoorn,
Net als de vorige schrijvers zijn ook wij vol lof over deze prachtige gite.
Alles was er, alles werkte goed. We hebben vrijwel elke dag wandelingen gemaakt. Wat is het hier heerlijk stil en wat is iedereen vriendelijk en ontspannen. Op een enkele avond na genoten we buiten van het schitterende uitzicht, de maan, de sterrenhemel (als verrassing vallende sterren), de krekels, uilen, zwaluwen enz. Elke dag zag er weer anders uit. Omdat mijn man nooit tienen geeft is het “maar” een 9 geworden ;)
Heel graag keren we nog eens terug, maar dan wellicht in het groene voorjaar. Dank Jaap en Ellen voor alles incl. de leuke gesprekjes.Mary from Uithoorn,
In de zomer van 2020 een fantastisch verblijf gehad. Een heerlijk, comfortabel huis incl huiskamer met het meest fantastische uitzicht wat je je kunt bedenken. Via de glazen schuifpui in de keuken zet je het ontbijt in een ommezwaai neer op de houten tafel in de tuin, wederom met heuvelachtig uitzicht. Een rustig en rustiek 'franse' omgeving omringt de gite waar je in alle rust kunt wandelen. Ellen en Jaap heten je welkom in 4 talen als dat nodig is. De gite is een absolute aanrader omdat het een plek is wat al na 24 uur een eigen (t)huis blijkt te zijn, mede door de fijne inrichting, het lekkere bed, de opent haard, de ruimte, de fijne badkamer. Geschikt voor rustzoekers, wandelaars, mensen die van gemak houden in een huis. De volgende reservering is reeds gemaakt.
Restaurants, food & wine
In this region, the tastiest and longest (not the leanest...) statistical life in France is found.
Hearty or fine regional cuisine at reasonable prices in each village (during the week, mainly at lunchtime). The region has no tradition of wine (mild climate + fertile soil = agriculture). Nevertheless, the Lauragais is surrounded by wine regions that justify a discovery. For example, our house wine is a red "côte de Malepère" (pre-Pyrenean). Better known might be Gaillac (the "oldest" wine region of France, 40 min.) and Minervois (nice day trips).
Delicious weekly markets (Saturday) without tourist kitsch in Revel and Lavaur.
Activities
Those who visit the Lauragais avoid the well-trodden tourist paths.
Lively all year round, no tourist peak.
Around and with regularity you will find various local activities, where outsiders are also welcome (village festivals, vide-greniers, concerts and clay pigeon shooting).
Discover the picturesque villages (with restaurant, pub, terrace): St. Julia, St. Felix, Loubens, Auriac (all around at 5 - 10 min.).
Historians search for traces of the region's eventful Cathar history: Montgey, St. Felix, Les Cassès, Saissac....
The varied landscape offers plenty of opportunities for lazy or sporty cycling.
Rent a horse in the Montagne Noire, or a boat or bike on or along the Canal du Midi.
Because of its location, the gite is an ideal home base for day trips to town, beach and high mountains.
If you don't want to go anywhere for a while, you can relax on the couch and enjoy the great view.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Water sports
- Flying and gliding
Further remarks
Built in 2006, rental since 01.07.07
Rates include: (final) cleaning, bed linen, firewood, electricity, heating, bottle of wine, tips, tricks...
No pets.
House and garden unsuitable for children under 3 years.
WIFI
Low season also flexible rental (long weekend, short week).
In high season congestion-free rental from Sunday to Sunday possible.
Additional price info and offers
High season: July and August
Mid season: May, June and September
Low season: also wonderful holiday months!
No surcharge for school holidays and public holidays.
Guests with classic (+30j.) car always get 10% (extra) discount!
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 200.00