TARN, NEAR CORDES-SUR-CIEL, A SMALL, FAMILY-FRIENDLY CASTLE WITH A COTTAGE

This small 16th-century château, located in a tiny village in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards and its fortified towns, near the vast Grésigne forest and 14km from Cordes-sur-Ciel, 20km from Albi, and 20km from Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (where the Aveyron River flows), comprises: 1. The original building with a spiral staircase leading to the large reception room and four spacious bedrooms. On the first floor, a large kitchen and dining room open onto the garden. 2. A small, single-story house with three bedrooms and a large living room extending onto another garden and a swimming pool that can be secured. 3. A large converted barn with a Templar fireplace, ideal for family banquets for up to 50 people, opens onto another wooded garden. (Barn rental is subject to an additional charge to be agreed upon.) This property offers absolute tranquility and its location allows for easy access to fortified towns (bastides), the city of Albi with its cathedral, and opportunities for walks in nature (Grésigne forest, Aveyron river, and recreational lakes). It also provides access to a variety of sports, including horseback riding (there is an equestrian center 2km away), kayaking in Saint-Antonin, golf in Albi, and more.

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Housekeeping is available on request.