In the heart of the OCCITANIE-Pyrénées-Méditerranée region, you will discover the land of Cassoulet, the Canal du Midi and the Cathars. A land of history and gastronomy. Numerous possibilities for hiking in the MONTAGNE NOIRE and the PIEMONT DES PYRENEES (PIEGE). In an 18th century building, a typical ‘Métairie’ of the Lauragais region, a very spacious gîte of character, 3km from Castelnaudary and the Canal du Midi. A large enclosed garden of 90% adjoining. A communal path allows you to reach the town on foot or by bike. You are 35 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne and the metropolis of Toulouse, the regional capital (access possible by TER). Swimming and nautical base St Ferréol (25mn.). Lakes of Ganguise, Lampy and Cammazes. Castles of LASTOURS and SAISSAC. Shops and restaurants in Castelnaudary and Peyrens. The Gite comprises on the ground floor: a large living room-kitchen opening onto a west-facing terrace with garden furniture, sunbeds, parasol and electric grill.