L' ancienne ecole is situated in the South West corner of the French Pyrenees at the summit of La Col De La Lauze, approximately 10 minutes drive from the nearest town of Monferrier and one hour fifteen by car from both Carcasonne and Toulouse Airports. Perpignan Airport is just under two hours by car. This former school house for the local area has been beautifully restored to a luxury all year round holiday let sleeping up to twelve (six adults and six children). Alternatively it can comfortably sleep 8/10 adults based on your preference of accommodation.Situated in the heart of La Col De La Lauze at almost 1000 metres altitude, L’ancienne ecole benefits from breathtaking views across the valley which can be enjoyed all year round. The house is just 70 miles from the Mediterranean coast and enjoys a warm spring and summer/early autumn climate, turning to a typical Alpine climate in the winter months.
The property offers the opportunity to holiday in a five star standard rural retreat at a time of year to suit your preferred holiday style and climate. During the summer months why not lounge on the sun deck and take a dip in the heated outdoor pool overlooking the valley sipping a glass of chilled Champagne, or don the hiking boots for a summer trek to 2000 metres right on your door step to the summit of Mont Forcat where you can view the spectacular panorama of the Pyrenees?  If you prefer milder climates, visit in April, September or October when temperatures can still be in the seventies Fahrenheit, and enjoy some fantastic scenery and colour changes of the forests - you can still have a dip in the heated pool if you fancy it!  In the winter month, the house and local area is ideal for skiers, boarders, climbers and walkers, sample the local ski area of Mont D’Olmes – a much more intimate and relaxed ski resort than the typical resorts of the French Alps, or walk and climb the vast array of snow covered mountains directly behind the house and in the immediate vicinity.
If you are simply searching for a bolt hole to get away from it all and just relax then  look no further...this is the place for you.