'42 Rue Victor Hugo' is a real find. An exquisite blend of contemporary glamour and indulgence, with the rich history and culture of the breathtakingly beautiful medieval town of Carcassonne. The interiors have that rare quality of being both minimalist, yet sumptuous. The clean lines of the walls, huge windows and furnishings are accented with objet d'arte and pretty textured throws and cushions to create an environment that is a romantic and cosy as it is stylish and glamorous. Luxury touches like the flat screen TV, IPOD dock (loaded IPOD available) and fully-stocked 'mini kitchen' (like a mini-bar but bigger!) would be the icing on the cake, were it not for the fantastically well-thought out extras included in the 'Le Weekend' package created by the apartment's British owners. Ideal for honeymooners, the package includes complimentary airport transfers to ensure a stress-free arrival, to first-night cocktails and canapés to get things off to a great start, a delicious 3-course dinner one night and a pre-booked reservation at a restaurant hand-picked to match guest's preferences - be they for Michelin-star glitz or a table for two in a romantic candlelit garden - the next. If time is short, this heavenly honeymoon is ideal as it makes a three night break feel as relaxing as a week!
Carcassonne is home to not one but two UNESCO world heritage sites, the most famous of which is the incredibly well-preserved and beautiful medieval walled town or 'La Cite', just 15 minutes walk from the apartment. The second is 'Le Canal du Midi'. Borrow a bike and cycle along the tow paths, or take a picnic and stroll along the banks of the beautiful river Aude and simply breathe in the scenery and history. Foodies should not miss a trip to 'Les Halles' the newly refurbished meat and fish market (apartment owners Debrah and Peter will guide you to the best Charcuterie. Plus the bustling Saturday morning market in the Place Carnot - grab a table and a coffee and simply watch the locals haggle over the fruit, flowers and vegetables. For a bit of affordable interiors inspiration and a delicious cake, try the Intherieur 13 boutique and tea rooms on Rue Chartran. To really 'drink-in' the city take root for a few hours on the terrace of Bar à Vins on rue Plô and use the fact Carcassonne is surrounded by five AOC wine producing regions as an excuse to sample them all: Carbardes, Minervois, Corbieres, Limoux and Cotes du Malepere. Pick Debrah and Peter's brains for more recent 'finds'.
'Le Weekend' at 42 Rue Victor Hugo costs £450 per couple and includes three nights bed and breakfast (served in your suite or in the building's shared dining room). transfers to and from Carcassonne's airport, cocktails and canapés on one evening, a 3-course dinner with wine and fully-stocked mini kitchen with wine, beer, soft drinks, teas, coffees, crisps, biscuits, olives etc. Additional nights are £125.
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