Peter & Jan
United States
Sep 15, 2022 - Oct 12, 2022
Became a member in: 1995
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2024
Phil and I are semi retired professionals who love travel, good food, and friendship
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees
Profession
Company Director/Consultant (Retired)
Our personal links
Peter & Jan
United States
Christelle
France
Faye and Kerrin
Australia
We had a wonderful time in Lesley and Phils place in Belpech. So much to see in the area and the house was wonderful. Thanks for a great exchange.
Read Less...Katalin & Hallgeir
Hungary
Sacha and Gordon
Australia
Ulrike
Germany
Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub in Lesleys und Phils wunderbarem historischen „Schloss“ mit seinem einzigartigen mittelalterlichen Garten. In dem ...
Read More...Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub in Lesleys und Phils wunderbarem historischen „Schloss“ mit seinem einzigartigen mittelalterlichen Garten. In dem großen alten, stilvoll eingerichteten Haus mit so vielen schönen Zimmern und gemütlichen Betten kann man die Geschichte förmlich spüren. Es hat eine einzigartige Atmosphäre, vor allem der „Rittersaal“. Das Dorf ist ebenfalls sehr ursprünglich und die Nachbarn außerordentlich nett. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um Carcassonne, Toulouse und die Pyrenäen zu entdecken. Auch in der näheren Umgebung gibt es sehr schöne Wanderwege. Vielen Dank an Lesley und Phil für ihre Gastfreundschaft (u.a. für den exzellenten „Coq au vin“, den wir bei unserer Ankunft vorgefunden haben)!
Read Less...Fabien
France
A lovely house, nice garden... We had a wonderful stay in your house. thank you Lesley for everything
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
OPEN TO OFFERS FOR LATE 2019 AND ALL of 2020
Seeking USA and Africa for 2020/21
Beautifully restored village maison in the centre of an active village with history dating back to the Cathars. Directly opposite the 12th century church, the house has been beautifully decorated and is ideal for a family with older children, or couples holidaying.
Belpech is just 1 hour from Toulouse international airport and train station, and 45 minutes from Carcassonne airport.
2 hours from the Spanish border, less than 4 hours from Barcelona or San Sebastian, 2 hours to the French Mediterranean, 1.5 hours to Andorra and just 20 minutes to the Bastide town of Mirepoix.
Popular with walkers and historians, Belpech is within easy reach of countless day trips, including caves with prehistoric paintings and the Pyrenees. It has two bakers (the best, at our back gate), an excellent butcher / providor, a cafe/bar, an epicerie, pharmacy, and a small supermarket, all within 50 metres of our home
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Belpech is a small active Cathar village in the middle of a beautiful rural area. The town has 2 bakeries, the best virtually at our back gate, a very good butcher who also stocks essentials and wine, a chemist and 2 doctors. The Vixiege runs through Belpech and gives its name to our only cafe/bar. Our house is in the centre of the village, across the road from a 12th century church. The village is essentially and charmingly French, with very few English speakers. The locals are warm and welcoming.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Within an hour's drive there are too many sites to list. From World Heritage Churches to prehistoric caves with paintings dating back 14,000 years. Hundreds of beautiful villages as well as the towns of Carcassonne, Foix, Limoux and Toulouse. Albi with its Abbey being the alrgest brick structure in the world, is just 1.5 hours away, as is the Mediterreanen Coast
Our favourite restaurants
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We expect the house to be left as it was found. We expect the number of your party to have been clearly defined at negotiation stage. Relevant house information is contained in a manual in the home.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 1995
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2024
Phil and I are semi retired professionals who love travel, good food, and friendship
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees
Profession
Company Director/Consultant (Retired)
Our personal links
Peter & Jan
United States
Christelle
France
Faye and Kerrin
Australia
We had a wonderful time in Lesley and Phils place in Belpech. So much to see in the area and the house was wonderful. Thanks for a great exchange.
Read Less...Katalin & Hallgeir
Hungary
Sacha and Gordon
Australia
Ulrike
Germany
Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub in Lesleys und Phils wunderbarem historischen „Schloss“ mit seinem einzigartigen mittelalterlichen Garten. In dem ...
Read More...Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub in Lesleys und Phils wunderbarem historischen „Schloss“ mit seinem einzigartigen mittelalterlichen Garten. In dem großen alten, stilvoll eingerichteten Haus mit so vielen schönen Zimmern und gemütlichen Betten kann man die Geschichte förmlich spüren. Es hat eine einzigartige Atmosphäre, vor allem der „Rittersaal“. Das Dorf ist ebenfalls sehr ursprünglich und die Nachbarn außerordentlich nett. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um Carcassonne, Toulouse und die Pyrenäen zu entdecken. Auch in der näheren Umgebung gibt es sehr schöne Wanderwege. Vielen Dank an Lesley und Phil für ihre Gastfreundschaft (u.a. für den exzellenten „Coq au vin“, den wir bei unserer Ankunft vorgefunden haben)!
Read Less...Fabien
France
A lovely house, nice garden... We had a wonderful stay in your house. thank you Lesley for everything
Read Less...Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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