Bastide Bellegarde France

Bastide Bellegarde, a country-style luxury villa in the south of France with a private pool, offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and Pyrenees mountains. The large pool is fenced and has natural shade with plenty of deck chairs for the whole family.
While the ivy-covered exterior of the home is picturesque, the interior is elegant and well-appointed. The modern kitchen is kitted out with every tool a foodie needs, and the spacious living and dining areas feature contemporary furniture. With 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (3 en-suite) over 2 floors, there’s room for 14 to sleep in comfort.
This villa in Languedoc is in the middle of Cathar Country with its medieval castles, and only 100 km from the famed Canal du Midi in Toulouse or the Mediterranean coast at Gruissan. If you’d like to stay closer to home, grab a bike and visit the village of Belveze-du-Razes (3 km). Weekly markets at Limoux (10 km) and Carcassonne (30 km) are a must, as is a visit to a vineyard for a wine tasting.
Bastide Bellegarde is near the Carcassonne (25 km) and the Toulouse airports (93 km), as well as 10 km from the railway station at Limoux.

Bastide Bellegarde is situated in the heart of the Cathare country, 30km south of Carcassonne, 100km from Toulouse and 100km from the Mediterranean coast. The nearest village is Belveze-du-Razes (3 km). Guests can enjoy golf at Domaine d’Auriac in Carcassonne, and skiing at Mont d’Olmes, which is 50km away.
The nearest railway station is Limoux.
The nearest airport is in Carcassonne (CCF) (25km). Alternatively, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) is 93km away.
The Aude boasts two UNESCO listed landmarks: the fortified city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi. The Aude is also home to a 100 km section of the Canal du Midi, which has an impressive 235km length in total.
Guests can enjoy exceptional architecture in the local area, with several medieval castles in Cathar Country. Catharism was a religious dissident sect developed in 13th century Languedoc. It was fought against in the Albigensian Crusade (1209) and eradicated in the 14th century, but castles such as those in Peyrepertuse, Quéribus and Villerouge still exist.
Hire a boat and enjoy a slow journey down the Canal du Midi to the local town. The greenery provides a beautiful backdrop to the birds and wildlife.
The Languedoc is one of France’s sunniest areas, with fine sandy beaches and seaside resorts including: Narbonne-Plage, La Palme and Port La Nouvelle.
Of the 3,000km of designated hiking paths in the Aude, the 200km Cathar Trail, which runs from the Mediterranean to the Pyrénées, is highly recommended. Discover a wide variety of landscapes with a number of medieval castles appearing along the way.
The Carcassonne Festival, held each summer, brings together over 100 performances, including opera, dance, theatre and music, most of which you can watch free of charge. For music lovers, Fugue en Aude Romane spans two weeks in July and involves a series of concerts held in abbeys.
The coastline of Narbonne is one of the best windsurfing spots in the world, and offers excellent conditions for kite surfers and kite flying.
One of the largest local markets is in Carcassonne, held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at Place Carnot in the town centre. Castelnaudary has a food market on Monday morning and the market at Lézignan-Corbières takes place in the centre of the commune on Wednesday mornings. Visit Limoux on a Friday for more fresh local produce.
Pro tip: look out for the ‘Pays Cathare’ quality mark, which identifies a range of quality products and services offered by local people in the Aude.
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests so if there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay then please contact the Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually help you arrange any of the following:
– Cook/catering- Mid-week Maid service: extra charge of €17 p/h (min 2 hours.) to be paid to the cleaner on directly on site. Includes: light cleaning, bed linen and towel change if required.- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting service- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
This is by no means an exhaustive list so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.
AUTUMN DETOX YOGA RETREAT – 15-18 September 2016
A unique getaway for wellbeing and rejuvenation in the beautiful Languedoc!
September is the perfect time to recharge, to soften the edges and perhaps to self inquire in a calm, peaceful and nurturing environment far away from the day-to-day busy routine of life.
Time to enjoy some well deserved “ME” time in a relaxed and informal setting in one of the most enchanting and picturesque villages in the South France. Enjoy morning and evening yoga practices, indulge in the pool, relax by the terrace or walk through the vibrant and quiet surrounding of the wine country estate.
Carcassonne countryside is lush and peaceful. Wake up to fields without end, flowers, vineyards and warm sunbeams on your skin. Sit outdoors to enjoy tasty, fresh and organic food that is lovingly and expertly prepared by our local nutritionist.
Led by London yoga teacher Elena Sanesi (www.yogandco.com) this is what the Autumn Detox retreat offers you:
Arrive by 12pm Thursday, September 15thDepart 3pm Sunday, September 18th
The Autumn Detox Yoga Retreat includes:
3 nights full accommodation in luxurious lodging•    Daily morning energizing yoga classes with pranayama•    Daily late afternoon gentle and restorative yoga classes with Meditation and/or yoga nidra•    One silent walking meditation (2 hours)•    Daily Breakfast and Dinner freshly prepared at the Villa: Vegetarian, Slow food and local products inc. alcohol-free drinks, teas (homemade smoothies and juices)•    Airport transfer to and from the venue (only with recommended flights below)•    One trip to the enchanting town of Carcassonne and its local market•    Use of pool and estate facilities•    End of stay cleaning
It does not include:•    Flights•    Extra activities : horse riding, rafting, etc.•    Cooking class (inc. meal planning)•    Tickets to historical site visits at UNESCO listed Carcassonne Fortress•    Wine tasting
Additional treatments offered•    Optional Lunchtime group yoga class•    Private one-to-one yoga class•    Reiki•    Indian massage•    Energy healing
This is a private exclusive retreat and there are 10 spaces onlyPrices:•    Double Room: £690.00 per room (early bird discount: £620)•    Twin Shared Room: £350.00 per person (early bird discount: £310)•    Private Room: £450.00 per person (early bird discount: £405)
Early bird discount valid until 30th May 2016Double rooms are en-suite      It is recommended to book as soon as possible to secure your place and to get the best flight prices.
Recommended A/R flights (not included):Outbound•    Departure 15/09 at 8.25am from LGW (London Gatwick) arrival at TLS (Toulouse) 11.10amInbound (2 options)•    1. Departure on 18/09 at 17.55 from CCF (Carcassonne Airport) to STN (Stanstead)•    2. Departure on 18/09 at 21.55 from TLS to LGW