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Property Summary

For 18 years this establishment has been welcoming guests from all over the world! Sadly, the owners must move on due to family commitments. But this gives you the opportunity to live the dream you've always had about running a little business in the sunny south of France.

Property Description

The B&B is situated in a well-known medieval village, which attracts many tourists throughout the summer as well as in the off-season. The village has cobblestone streets and charming architecture but also all the amenities your clients (and you!) would want. Its medieval abbey draws many folks throughout the year with its full program of concerts. Because the property has been continually improved, it is recommended by guide books throughout Europe as well as North America. There are always solid bookings throughout the summer season, as well as a healthy walk-in clientele. Guest accommodation currently consists of 6 bedrooms, all but 1 with en-suite facilities. Even though the rooms are large enough for guests to be comfortable relaxing in their rooms, there is a small terrace where they can enjoy the sun. There is also a cosy lounge should they prefer. The dining room is large enough for you to offer "table d'hôte" (home-style dinner service) if you wish to supplement your income. Fortunately, the kitchen is also large enough to be able to prepare the meals! Often a B & B has little room for the owners to relax and get away by themselves. Not so, in this case. The owners' accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, private bathroom and a lounge complete with wood-burning stove. There is also a small private courtyard in which the owners can enjoy the outdoors without running into their guests at every turn. This property is well suited to anyone wanting a successful established business - ready to go and complete with forward bookings.

Location in France

The Aude lies in the Languedoc-Roussillon on the edge of the Pyrenees, and as usual within France, such a diverse country, there are a wide variety of landscapes. Vast areas are devoted to wheat fields and vineyards, and mountains and vast forests are scattered throughout the area. The department also has around 50km of Mediterranean coastline, which is always appealing!
The city of Carcassonne is the Aude's most proud possession. The medieval town, which was the inspiration for 'The Sleeping Beauty', boasts an incredible 52 towers and 2 enormous ramparts. A stroll around the city's old town reveals many memorable views, and even form the autoroute, when lit up at night, it looks sensational. The historical city of Narbonne, not far from Carcassone, is another favourite.
The Aude has a large number of castles, reminiscent of its Cathar history. The most impressive citadel is Peyrepertuse, which has 2.5km of ramparts.
The Midi Canal, which flows through the department, is an incredible feat of construction. It took 12,000 men working for 14 years to complete it in the 17th century, and it runs from Toulouse to Thau, passing through Carcassonne. The canal is an incredible 240km in length nowadays, it is used most by the tourist industry and is a great way to explore the region whilst admiring the landscape at a leisurely pace.
The area is proud of its customs and local cuisine, including the world famous cassoulet. Castelnaudary is considered the world capital of this particular dish. There are very strict rules over what constitutes a cassoulet - most importantly, all the ingredients must come from the Aude!
Carcassonne has its own international airport with regular flights to the UK and other European destinations, as well as a TGV train station, so travelling to the Aude is easy.
The french property prices in the Aude tend to be slightly cheaper than the average within the Languedoc Roussillon, but the major cities naturally attract higher property values, particularly Carcassonne.