CHATEAU DE FLOURE

##Accomodation\nThe hotel is 13km from Carcassonne. On leaving Carcassonne, it will take you no more than 10 minutes to reach the pastoral calm of the Chateau de Floure. Initially a Roman villa, built on the Via Aquitania between Narbonne and Toulouse, it became a monastery during the Middle Ages. Ten centuries went by and then, during the reign of Henri IV, a President of the parliament of Toulouse chose the building as his country residence. The house later became the contemporary home of the writer Gaston Bonheur. Blending the best of past and present, the beautiful rooms brimming with character overlook the French garden, as does the 100-sq.m apartment. Today it is a hotel full of atmosphere, offering a blend of comfort, refinement and delicious gastronomic cooking.\n\n##Exterior\nThe Chateau de Floure is located close to the fortified town of Carcassonne and the Cathar castle trail. Those of a more romantic disposition may wish to enjoy a trip along the Midi canal.\n\n##Location\nA61 motorway, exit Carcassonne Est, then take the N113 towards Narbonne. The hotel is located 5km after Trbes on the right-hand side of the road.\n\n##In addition\nA beautiful 18th-century chteau in a lush green setting