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Relais Royal Hotel & Restaurant - between Carcassonne & Toulouse, France


Experience: Food+Wine, Romantic Hotel, World Heritage Sites
Hotel Type: Luxury Country House Hotel • 8 Rooms & Suites
Affiliation: Relais & Chateaux

The Relais Royal hotel-restaurant is situated in the uniquely beautiful city of Mirepoix, a medieval village in pastoral surroundings close to both Toulouse and Carcassonne.

Situated in the medieval castle town of Mirepoix, The Relais Royal Hotel is at the center of the Ariege region and lies at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains. 45 mins from Toulouse, 40 mins from Carcassonne.

The Ariege region with it's rich cultural and culinary history is well known for it's markets. Monday morning is market time in Mirepoix, situated all around the village's Cathedral St. Maurice. The church is famous for possessing France's largest nave.

In keeping with its noble name The Relais Royal Hotel is truly majestic. The Hotel offers a blend of culture and innovation, together with luxurious and modern comfort, all of which is in complete harmony with the historical setting of Mirepoix. Our guests can also avail of the south-facing courtyard, garden with swimming pool, and patio. Private garage parking is also available.

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Deluxe Rooms
Suites

DINING

Dine in the hotel's Ciel d'Or Restaurant and enjoy Robert Abrahams classic French Cuisine. He incorporates natural, fresh products from the region with herbal, flower as well as other interesting influences and flavors. At the end of the evening enjoy the Bleu Room, read a book or smoke a cigar.

Nearby Vineyard Visits - Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau Pennautier or visit the cooperatives and their Caves. Le Sieur d’Arques in Limoux for example is world famous for both its Blanquette and its Cremant.

ACTIVITIES

The only hotel in Mirepoix with an outdoor heated swimming pool.

With over 2500 km of river and waterways, the Ariège region is a renowned and ideal water-sports paradise. Canoeing, rafting, fishing, horse back riding and of course walking are only few of the favourite activities in this region.

Golfers can choose between the Golf club of the Ariège, near la Bastide de Serou or the Golf club of Carcassonne. Both of these are situated within a short drive from Mirepoix. The Golf of Font Romeu is slightly further drive away.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Situated in the medieval castle town of Mirepoix, The Relais Royal Hotel is at the centre of the Ariege region and lies at the foot of the Pyrenean Mountains. 45 mins from Toulouse, 40 mins from Carcassonne.

Mirepoix is known for it's social activities all year round; At Easter these activities kick off with a Jazz Festival followed by Medieval festivities in July. Europe’s largest Puppet Festival is in August and Fete de La Pomme in October.

If history interests you, there are many attractions to visit including the town of Mas d'Azil, the Prehistoric Park, the Grottos of Niaux, Foix Castle, Camon’s Abbey or the Cathare Castles… Montsegur and Roque Fixade being two of the most famous.

GETTING THERE

Hotel Address: Relais Royal Hotel & Restaurant, 8 Rue Marechal Clauzel, Mirepoix, 09500 France

Airport: Toulouse (TLS) Book Flights

Transportation: Rent a Car