There are holiday rentals, and there are places you remember. La Chapelle is a 50 m² studio set in a former chapel, in a wooded estate in Alzonne, in the Aude. A unique place to stay near Carcassonne, for two to four guests who want more than just another apartment.
A night beneath the ribbed vaults
Here the ceiling is not a ceiling: it is a set of high stone vaults whose ribs cross above the living room. The mullioned window looks onto the estate, the original walls have been kept as they were, and in the evening the lamps warm the stone. You sleep inside history, with today's comforts.
The Canal du Midi 500 metres away
The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs 500 metres from the estate. Its tree-lined towpath can be walked or cycled towards Bram or Carcassonne. The concierge can arrange bikes for you: one of the loveliest ways to discover the Lauragais.
The Cité of Carcassonne, a 15-minute drive
Staying at La Chapelle means visiting Carcassonne without the crowds or the parking hunt: the medieval Cité is about a 15-minute drive away, and you come back to peace and quiet in the evening, with free private parking on the estate. An ideal base for the Cité, the Bastide Saint-Louis and all of Cathar Country.
Quiet and truly unusual
The estate is wooded and silent, yet the shops, butcher-deli and restaurants of Alzonne are a two-minute drive away. The chapel's thick walls keep the studio cool in high summer.
"An incredible place, inside and out. Completely unusual and majestic. […] Total silence."Solange, verified Booking.com review (translated)
A fully equipped studio
A full kitchen with induction hob, oven, microwave, coffee machine and toaster; a 160 cm double bed; a sofa bed for two; a shower room with walk-in shower; fibre wifi. Linen, towels, coffee and tea are provided. Self check-in from 5 pm with a key box.
Who is it for?
- A romantic weekend near Carcassonne, in a setting that changes everything.
- A family of four who want to visit the Cité and enjoy the Canal without feeling cramped.
- Cyclists following the Canal du Midi and looking for a stop with character.
- Heritage lovers exploring the castles and villages of Cathar Country.
To round off your stay, the concierge offers homemade cassoulet, a platter of local produce and a bottle of local wine. And for ideas on what to do, see our mini-guide "48 hours around La Chapelle".