La Rivière 5 bed house to rent near Carcassonne France

Trèbes is small town of 5,000 people located 5km from the city of Carcassonne. The town is located on the banks of the river Aude and the famous Canal du Midi also flows through the town. There are many canal-side restaurants and bars. Trèbes has a good range of facilities including a supermarket, numerous shops, schools covering ages 3 to 16 years, a medical centre, banks and local wine shops. 

Carcassonne has all the amenities of a mid-sized city - an airport, a bus station, and a mainline train station that connects to major cities throughout France. There is a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, together with the many supermarkets, shops, museums, a theatre and cinemas. There is also a lively farmer’s market three days a week and you can cycle along the Canal du Midi to local villages or rent a boat. Carcassonne enjoys an international reputation and welcomes several million visitors every year.

Carcassonne is famous for its castle, which is the second most-visited historical monument outside of Paris. The castle is classed as an UNESCO World Heritage site and is known locally as La Cité.

The Languedoc region is known for its natural beauty, historical landmarks and has a rich history of artisanal craftsmanship going back to the Medieval times. Today there are many thriving artistic communities that continue to attract artists, writers, and other creatives from all around the world. The surrounding landscape is a picturesque mix of Medieval villages, rolling vineyards, olive groves and the foothills of the Pyrenees. The region has some of the best preserved nature in all of France, perfect for birdwatching, hiking and other activities for absorbing yourself in nature.

The Mediterranean coastline can be accessed in 45 mins, with many impressive sandy beaches such as Gruissan Plage, Narbonne Plage and Le Franqui Plage. The local Corbieres hills and the fertile plains of the Minervois, both produce some of the best wines in Southern France..