Recommendations

We wish to thank all our valued guests for their custom, many impromptu and entertaining aperitifs shared around that fountain, and some super comments, all of which are entirely genuine.

"Les Troubadours was not only a beautiful home-away-from-home, but also a perfect base from which to explore all of Carcassonne – from La Cité, to La Bastide to Le Canal du Midi. Amanda made us feel like guests in her own home and we thank her immensely for her help and hospitality. We would return to Carcassonne in a heartbeat, and will be recommending it to everyone we know." Suzanne & Ron, Vancouver, Canada (June 2010)

"We were very warmly greeted by Amanda at the train station upon our arrival in Carcassonne. Travelling with our two young boys. Cozy cottage that suited all our needs. Location is excellent, very close to La Cite and other amenities. Amanda is an absolute gem. She accomodated an unexpected and last minute extended stay due to a rail strike. She then provided us with a great itinerary for exploring Cathar country by car. Would highly recommend a stay in this lovely property."

the Steckler family, Alberta, Canada (April 2010)

"We had a lovely welcome from Amanda who was very helpful with maps and suggestions for grocery shopping. The house is lovely and feels very homely and was immaculately kept. The house was perfectly situated for exploring La Cite, the river and Bastide Saint Louis which are all within walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay and it was great that Amanda even took us back to the airport."

Julie & Adam, Sheffield, UK (March 2010)

"Estuvimos en el puente de la Constituci n 3 noches, somos 4 de familia y quiero escribir estas l neas para destacar lo confortable que es esta casa , han hecho obras dej ndola totalmente nueva aunque sabiendo respetar el encanto tradicional, adem s esta perfectamente situada en una plaza muy tranquila, al lado del castillo (sub amos a tomar el caf ) y a un cortito paseo del pueblo.

Gracias Amanda por tu hospitalidad, lo recomendar a mis amigos. "

the Garcia family, Barcelona (December 2009)

"Thank you for all you have done to make our stay comfortable and easy. We have had a lovely time."

Nicola and Neil Wilson, Alex (3) and James (18ms) - October 2009

"Just to say how much we enjoyed our few days in Les Troubadours and indeed Carcassonne. I am now fascinated and intrigued by anything Cathar so am sure we will be back again. Anyway thanks for all your help, taxi-ing etc. and hope you have a very good season."

Andrea and Jon Ockenden, Suffolk, UK (June 2009)

"Thanks for an absolutely fantastic holiday. We had the very best time in Carcassonne and hope to come back in the future sometime. Les Troubadours is delightful; beautifully appointed and tastefully decorated - everything we could have wanted and more. Thank you too for being the most wonderful hostess - your hospitality was fantastic and the giving us a lift back to the airport was more than we could have expected from you... but going that extra mile seems to be the standard you strive for. Can I just say, from our perspective you really achieve it!"

Lesley & Ralph Christie, Peebles, Scotland (June 2009)

"Thanks again for your suggestions and hospitality and for helping to make our trip such a relaxed one. We loved Les Troubadours, the trip to the gorge and all the other helpful suggestions. All the best and we will be keeping Carcassonne and Les Troubadours in mind for other short breaks."

Liz and Eoghan Kirby, Cork, Ireland (May 2009)

"We certainly enjoyed our recent stay with you at Les Troubadours. The property has good proportions (very comfortable) and is well maintained. The location is excellent for both exploring the City by foot and indeed further afield by hire car. The Aude region is both varied and very beautiful.

Many thanks for your sightseeing suggestions and kind assistance with the local car hire, (which proved to be really good value) and the airport.

We would certainly recommend a stay at Les Troubadours and hope to see you again in the future."

Steve and Glynis Lynch, Ruthin, Wales (May 2009)

"We had a great time at Les Troubadours and will certainly recommend it to friends. It had everything we needed and so close to the old city (as well as bread shop and cafes) - an ideal base from which to explore Carcassonne. Your pick up and drop off service to the airport was very much appreciated."

Aidan, Holly, & Hugh, Edinburgh (May 2009)

"Many thanks, once again, for helping to make our short break in Carcassonne so memorable (and easy, from a practical point of view). The house is lovely and had everything we wished for. We have already started recommending Les Troubadours to anyone who will listen to us."

Jonathan & Marissa Bye, Norfolk UK (April 2009)

"Thank you once again for your wonderful hospitality and your very kind chauffeuring. We hope to come back to Carcassonne again and would certainly love to stay at Les Troubadours when we do and will recommend you to anyone we hear of considering a trip there."

Gillian Campbell, Dublin, Ireland (March 2009)

"Thank you Amanda for all your help, be it chauffering, directions and even nursing!, which made our stay in Carcassonne so enjoyable. Your gite is perfectly located, so peaceful yet convenient for so many activities - sightseeing, walking by the canal or river, cycling, skiing, concerts and just enjoying a coffee in the market square. Carcassonne and your gite are perfect for a memorable holiday."

Richard and Janet Comber, Prestbury, Cheshire UK (February 2009)

"Thank you for a fantastic time in your very family friendly holiday home. We had everything that we required and more! Your hospitality and helpfullness are first class, and we would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering a trip to Carcassonne. We will certainly be back!"
	David Urquhart and family, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland (August 2008)

"We had a wonderful time. We loved the cottage and the city was beautiful and we would like to come back again. Thank you very much." (and so they did!)

Doug and Tula Miller Oxfordshire, UK (June 2008)

"We thoroughly enjoyed staying in your pretty little house. My uncle really fell in love with this place! We all had a wonderful time in Carcassonne and we thank you for all the good care you gave us: airport transport, nicely equipped historic house and not the least your helpfulness, be it for a missing kitchen utensil or for ideas where to go for the best bread or for an excursion. You are a wonderful hostess. Thank you."

Linda Jansen and family, Borgerhout, Belgium (June 2008)

"We loved staying at Les Troubadours and I'm sure we will come again. Thanks so much for collecting us from the airport and returning us there. East Midlands and Carcassonne Airports have gone to the top of our hassle free flying list - this is the first time we have tried a short break with hand luggage only - we are keen to repeat the experience! Thanks for looking after us so well, we had a wonderful time."

Michael & Julia Jones, Worcester, UK (February 2008)

"We have really enjoyed ourselves and hope to send you many guests in the future." (And so they did....thank you sincerely.)

Lois & Russell Hargreaves, Middlesex, UK (Sept 2007)

"As was expected and hoped for, we got safe home, with a lot of memories and a profound sense of gratitude for your kind attentions during our stay in Carcassonne. The only misfortune that we had to leave your place all full of sun, to arrive here in the rain. As I promised you when we departed, we'll not fail to recommend your location to everyone possibly interested. Furthermore, we wish you every kind of happiness in the beautiful site you chose to live in.

Hugo & Marijke van Hoecke, Sint-Amands, Belgium (May 2007)

"Thanks! Les Troubadours is simply wonderful. The house has everything required to make for a super, hassle free, holiday. Thanks for your kindness and help."

Jason and Vanessa Clarke, Frazer (4), and Grace (1) - March 2007

from Groby, Leicestershire, England, UK

"We had a lovely time and that was in part due to the care you'd taken to make the gite so welcoming. We usually avoid hotels they're so impersonal and so tend to go for B&B's etc. 10 out of 10 for the personal touch. Thank you for the cassoulet and everything else."

Annmarie and Paul Carey, Manchester, England, UK (January 2007)

"We can think of no suggestions to improve your utterly charming gite. It is beautifully and very generously fitted out. It's geographical position in this pretty little traffic free square just off the rue Trivalle is marvellous. We could walk to the Cité and castle and to the old bridge and river in minutes. And the rue Trivalle was an added pleasure full of historic buildings. We have had a lovely holiday here. Many thanks."

Gillian and Stuart Milner, West Sussex, England, UK (May 2006)

"We enjoyed our time in Carcassonne. Helped no doubt by your lovely gite and your kind assistance. We would recommend Les Troubadours to anyone. Very clean, well maintained, and central to everything. Best wishes"

Diane and Darrol Sachs, Darwin, Australia (Oct 2005)

"Thanks very much for a truly unique experience. The house is a fabulous way to explore an amazing town while feeling part of the history. You have given us a wonderful holiday. I will be recommending you to my family and friends."

Barry Quinlan, Pamela Rogers, & Jack, Dublin, Ireland (July 2005)

"We stayed at LesTroubadours the last week of June, 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The townhouse was perfect, clean, freshly renovated but still felt very authentic. The location could not be better, we walked to La Cite, the Bastide and all around the Old City . Restaurants, shops, bike rental and groceries were within a short walk. The Sheridans could not be more helpful with planning road trips or outings.

Paul and Cindy Lovett, from Delaware, USA (June 2005)