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 8th September 2008
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CarcassonneCarcassonne Tourism, Holidays and LifeWelcome to the FE Guide to Carcassonne, where we highlight all this magnificent city has to offer. Scroll down or click on the links to find out about:• Carcassonne • Hotels • Property • Restaurants • Bed & Breakfast • Holiday Rentals • Local Events • Tourist Sights QUICK LINKS • Travel to Carcassonne • Map of Carcassonne • Weather in Carcassonne We also give information about the property market here and useful links to several estate agencies, and aim to help you discover this beautiful city to the full! Enjoy! Map of Languedoc Roussillon Click here for a more detailed map of the Languedoc Roussillon Travelling to Languedoc Roussillon Click here for details of travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon Are You Looking For...• Languedoc Property Sales• Languedoc Property Guide • Languedoc Holidays • Languedoc Holiday Rentals • Languedoc B&Bs • Languedoc Skiing |
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Hotel Near CarcassonneWine, Food and Relaxation A tranquil hotel with beautiful views yet only 30 minutes from Carcassonne, Chateau de Siran is idealy placed for enjoying everything the Languedoc Minervois has to offer! Santé!
  Investment Property in the Languedoc Gerard Lambert of Harmony Homes France explains the leaseback scheme which gurantees a rental income from new-build homes in the Languedoc.
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Expert Financial Advice Get advice and find out about financial services offered by Rob Hesketh at the Spectrum IFA Group in the south of France.  Your ideal French getaway? Harmony Homes France offer beautiful architect-designed homes, an excellent selection of well-located plots and all the advantages of a new-build property in the Languedoc.
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The speed of change in Carcassonne over the last ten years has been such that some local estate agents have only recently started to provide the support that an English speaking buyer needs. Luckily, property agent Lesa Le Berre from Carca Sun Immobilier has been there from the beginning and provides a complete personalised service to make sure you find your dream home! 
This wonderful stone built house, currently a bed & breakfast, is located in the wine producing village of St. Hilaire 20 minutes south of Carcassonne, famous for being the legendary birthplace of the Languedoc's premier sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux. 
The historic city of Carcassonne and its surrounding area continues to draw property investors, keen to explore the options in this increasingly popular tourist destination, where the property market is seeing an upsurge thanks to improved transport links, its Mediterranean climate and unspoilt landscape. 
Carcassonne makes for a great base from which to discover the Languedoc Roussillon. Here we give you a few ideas on how to spend your next holiday - by no means a definitive list, we aim simply to give you a taste of what makes this area special. 
Visiting the medieval fortified town of Carcassonne - the Cité - is like stepping back in time. Built on an outcrop of rock on the east bank of the Aude, the Cité sits in splendour overlooking modern Carcassonne, completely restored in the 19th century to its former glory as the once impregnable stronghold of the Middle Ages. 
The Canal du Midi, built between 1667 and 1694, stretches right the way across the Aude winding through beautiful tree lined countryside, vineyards, reservoirs and basins. Here you will discover over 350 constructions - locks, road and canal bridges, aqueducts and underground tunnels, many of them works of art in themselves. 
The city and its surrounds boasts many great cafés, bistros and restaurants showcasing local produce and cuisine - the trick is finding these places! So, here is our ever-expanding list of great places to eat in and around Carcassonne. 
A selection of some of the finest guesthouses in and around the city. All the places listed have something very special to offer, be it a great location or luxurious furnishings, you can be sure to have found a little gem which will make your holiday one to remember! 
If you need a hotel during your visit why not take a look at a selection of quality hotels brought to you by FrenchEntree in association with Active Hotels.
Whether you're looking for a quiet holiday villa or an authentique village retreat, you will find somewhere lovely to stay in our selection of some of the finest self-catering accommodation in and around the city. 
Our tri-lingual staff (French, English and German) have a vast experience of property maintenance and project management in the Aude. Our tailor made services allow you to simply relax and enjoy your holiday home in the Languedoc Roussillon. 
This is an up-and-coming city with plenty to offer visitors by way of culture and cuisine. However, those looking for a bit of retail therapy may find the narrow gridded streets of the Cité and Bastide confusing and daunting, so here is a little guide to some of the best boutiques and stores. 
Imagine a place where you can find unique and gorgeous interior décor items, where you can indulge in rich chocolate cake whilst sipping one of over forty teas on offer, and where you can even employ a personalised design service to furnish your dream French home - Inthérieur 13 is that place! 
There is plenty to see and do here, and year on year the city administration arranges a multitude of events to cater for everyone, including the Christmas festival and the Fireworks at the Cité. Here is a list of the main annual highlights.
The last four years has seen a period of positive change for Carcassonne, in particular in the last twelve months the city's cultural and social calendar has been jam-packed!FrenchEntree met Pascal Dupont, the man responsible for this transformation.