Châteaux in the Ariège Pyrenees

Château de Beauregard*** in St Girons (10 bedrooms + pool,spa, English spoken) This 19th century manor house is part of the 2.5 hectar Domaine de Beauregard situated near the centre of St Girons. The domaine comprises the château, a restaurant and a gîte. In the summer months the château functions as a charming hotel; the rest of the year it can also be rented on a weekly basis.

Château de Soulès in St Ybars (5 bedrooms, pool, tennis court, plus a coach house with 4 bedrooms that can be rented separately or along with the château) An impressive château offering a warm welcome to all the family. The Château de Soulès is situated in the middle of 25 acres of parkland, with a pool, tennis court, and an old coach house converted into a 4 bedroom appartment, which may be rented along with the château or separately.

Château La Commanderie in Plaigne - 14 kms from Mirepoix in the Aude (10 bedrooms, pool, on 4 hectars of grounds plus a 4-bedroom cottage) This 12th century Cathar chateau has been restored and furnished by a family of artists and art-lovers. It can accommodate 22 in the chateau and 8 in the cottage, which can be rented either separately or along with the chateau. Ideal for weddings, receptions and seminars as well as holidays for groups or several families.