L'Ancienne Boulangerie

Welcome

L'Ancienne Boulangerie is a bed and breakfast full of character; it lies amidst the twisting streets of the medieval walled village of Caunes-Minervois.

The medieval village of Caunes-Minervois

Once the bakery for the 8th Century Abbey, and later the local village bakery, L'Ancienne Boulangerie has been tastefully transformed into a charming bed and breakfast, where you are assured of a hearty welcome by your Irish hosts.

Whatever your reasons for seeking to spend time in this charming region, you can be assured of unspoiled tranquillity and beauty in the landscape, a wealth of History in the hills and gastronomic experience on the plate, all worthy of many enjoyable days exploration. We look forward to welcoming you to L'Ancienne Boulangerie.

Exploring South-West France

Situated 12 miles North East of Carcassonne, the oldest walled city in Europe, an hour from the Pyrenees and a short drive to the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, L'Ancienne Boulangerie is an ideal base for exploring south-west France.


The Pyrenees	Carcassone	The Med

Explore the Cathar region; where the remains of centuries of history surround you.

Sample the Minervois wine; this area is renowned for the quality of its wine; top vineyards abound in the surrounding countryside, all available for tasting.

Food - a host of traditional restaurants abound in the area, simply a gourmet’s delight.

Enjoy the splendour of the Canal du Midi, pause for a moment at one of the many lock gates, and watch the passage of the waterborne holidaymakers.

Play a round of golf at Carcassonne, Mazamet or Beziers. The courses have a long history and will test you. Golf holidays, trips, tee times, etc can be arranged. Walk one or all of the many trails, which cover the area, maps available. Visit some of the many cities all within easy travelling distance, a day trip.

Ground Floor - we have the foyer with a sitting area, where we have on display a small but comprehensive library of, local guide books, publications, historical books and maps relating to the area. We also maintain a selection of novels in English for that lazy afternoon or early night.

The adjoining breakfast room with individual tables, bright with colourful linens ensures the perfect start to the day. Up the traditionally tiled stairway leading to the next two floors, the guest rooms await. All the rooms are furnished with antiques and fabrics of traditional design. A colourful flower filled patio area lies secretly on this level where breakfast may be taken on warm summer mornings and is a haven of tranquillity on those long summer evenings.

The Second floor houses a studio with self catering facilities; this room is often used for longer terms by families, writers and house hunters.

How to Find Us

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From Carcassonne take the D620 to Caunes Minervois; cross river & follow to Mairie. L'Ancienne Boulangerie is behind Épicerie opposite Place de la Mairie.