Getting There

Le Petit Chateau, Domaine la Goutarende, Cuxac-Cabardes, Aude, 11390 France

It is very easy to get to Le Petit Chateau.

The full address is:
Apartment 5, Le Petit Chateau,
Domaine La Goutarende,
Cuxac-Cabardes,
Aude, France

It is in the South-West of the country, about 50 miles inland from the Mediterranean coast, in the region of Longuedoc Rousillon.

If you prefer to drive all the way from England, it is possible to do it in one day from Calais, although we’d recommend a two-day journey – which would be much more relaxing and enjoyable.

A fun alternative would be to let the train take the strain. The excellent SNCF railway will take you to Montpellier or Toulouse, and from there you can get a local service, or hire a car, for the remainder of the journey.

By far the easiest, and usually the cheapest way to travel, is by air, the nearest airport being Carcassonne, served by Ryanair.
 
This is only about 25 kms away, with an easy and pleasant drive, by-passing the city centre, and staying on one main road marked ‘Mazamet’, until you reach Cuxac-Cabardes.

Very soon after leaving the airport, you will be driving alongside the Canal-du-Midi, and along typical French tree-lined avenues. The road is un-congested and well sign-posted. Your holiday will have already begun the moment you step off the plane!

As well as Carcassonne, Ryanair also flies to other nearby airports – Nimes, Montpelier and Perpignan, all of which are around 90 minutes away. Toulouse airport, served by BA from Heathrow, is also around an hour and a half from Le Petit Chateau.

It is easy to hire a car at the airports, but if you want a driving-free holiday, we can arrange for our English friends who live in our neighbouring village, to collect you from Carcassonne. Their charge is likely to be less than the cost of a taxi.

After reaching the village of Cuxac-Cabardes, Le Petit Chateau is just a few minutes away, higher up in the hills. Full directions will be provided prior to your holiday.

Rest assured, it is easy to find, and the directions are well signed. Or if you like we can arrange for you to be met at the local bar in Cuxac, taken to Le Petit Chateau, and shown around to help you settle in.

Whichever way you decide to go, we will be happy to help and advise you when planning your route.