3-star manor house:L'Oustal des Halles with cinema in the center of town

Located in Castelnaudary, this welcoming vacation home brings it all within your reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 16-minute drive to Port Lauragais or the 18-minute drive to Museum and Garden of the Canal du Midi (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime). If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Castelnaudary Station, a short 14-minute walk away.

Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. And because there's a washer and dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing. Other amenities at this 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental include bed sheets, an ironing board, and heating.