castles for sale Midi Pyrénées, France (page 4)

This elegant early 19th century chateau is set within a mature parkland of 11 hectares with numerous trees and views over the surrounding countryside. Currently a variety of businesses are run dependent on the season. The chateau itself is listed as a 10 bedroomed 3*star hotel, a restaurant, holiday chalets and a campsite. Weddings are hosted and it is possible to accommodate 140 guests. The chateau itself retains its character with stained glass windows, chestnut staircase, original tiled and oak floors. The ground floor has a reception area, a guest lounge and dining room, and a one bedroomed apartment. Upstairs there are 10 ensuite bedrooms, each with a quite distinctive feel and all have views over the parkland. There is potential for 2 more, but work would need to be completed to comply with current legislation. The wing has a large kitchen and owners accommodation. There is a separate fully equipped kitchen for the restaurant, an indoor bar and restaurant leading to a large terrace in front of the chateau which provides additional covers in the summer. The chalets, which are all fully equipped for 6 people have 3 bedrooms, an open plan living and dining area and kitchen and a shower room. They all have balconies with bbq's are set away from the chateau with open outlooks over the parkland. The 80 pitches are of varying sizes and orientations, many with electrical link ups, again away from the chateau and some at the perimeter of the parkland. There is a large outbuilding with showers and toilets as well as an area for washing dishes etc. There are play areas for children and 2 swimming pools, one for small children. Around the pools there are extensive sunbathing terraces.

SITUATION : In the Haute-Garonne, 30 mn East of Toulouse, 10 mn from Villefranche-de-Lauragais, and in the middle of the countryside, offering magnificent views, and without any nuisance! DESCRIPTION: This castle was built in 1462, it belonged to a Countess of Toulouse, then it was renovated with taste and quality, now very comfortable, it offers 12 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms distributed on a ground floor and 2 other levels. In a separate building there are 3 gîtes with 3, 2 and 1 bedroom respectively. There are 2 swimming pools, one private and one for guests. All this in a majestic park with large trees, including a 600 year old cedar! The grounds are enclosed, with some animals, donkeys, sheep, etc. WHAT WE THINK: This property has suberb, class, authenticity and comfort! It would be suitable for a large family, or for a project of reception, the current income is already regular and interesting. Contact Hélène DESSORT : +33 (0)6 14 60 32 32

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! From the moment you step on to this property you will fall under its charm! Surrounded by fields and meadows and on the edge of a delighful Aveyronnais village, this impressive, Bourgeois-style property, with its stream, parkland, swimming pool and renovated stone buildings, is designed to impress! Inside, the main house has been stylishly renovated to retain many authentic, character features. A pellet burner, installed in 2022, powers the central heating system to ensure comfort throughout the manor house. Light flows in from every side and there are enticing views from the long hallway to the renovated barn across the driveway and to the delightful gardens and parkland at the rear of the property. On the ground floor there is a galley kitchen, large kitchen/dining area with impressive chimney, 2 salons, a gorgeous, formal dining room, WC and a 'secret' library, tucked away behind the stairs. Upstairs there are 4, very spacious bedrooms and 3 shower rooms with WCs. On the second floor there is the breathtaking attic of around 150m² which spans the whole surface of the house and has a ceiling height of 9m. Plenty of scope to let the imagination run riot with design ideas (subject to any necessary permissions! The 'Stables' gîte is a modern, well renovated space providing an open plan kitchen, dining and salon area to the ground floor and two bedroom spaces and modern shower room/WC upstairs. Perfect as an independent space for family or as a potential gîte rental property. The wonderfully, rustic-looking 'events' barn belies its charming interior where superb parquet floors, meet ancient wooden beams and stone walls providing the most wonderful venue for weddings, family celebrations anniversaries and other celebratory events. There is a professional kitchen next to the hall which can be used for servicing events and, upstairs, there is a light and airy bedroom for further guest accommodation, with access to an upper garden. Across from the barn there is a smaller building with its own, small terrace and here there is a kitchen, salon, shower room and bedroom. The theme is simplicity, rusticity and comfort and is perfect as a weekend get-away rental. The swimming pool is set in its own parkland and is secluded and private. There is a 2 storey, pigeonnier building in the rear courtyard area, which houses the boiler room, laundry room, pellet hopper and storage area. A very deep and beautifully constructed well, housed in a 'fairytale', stone, pigeonnier tower, with ivy trailing over it, is a fascinating feature and the subject of much fascination as it connects at a deep level with the underground stream that flows under the property. There is an entrance to the underground river just below the terrace at the side of the property. The property is surrounded by almost 6 hectares of meadows and woodland, in the heart of the countryside where peace and tranquility is assured. A nature lover's paradise! The spot is truly magical and, as a venue for weddings and celebratory events, it is perfect. As a fascinating, stylish, charming family domain, it is equally perfect! A visit is highly recommended to experience the charm and originality that this lovely property has to offer! Contact us now to book your visit! (Currently run as gites (a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration).

SITUATION : One hour from Toulouse and its international airport, close to Albi, a UNESCO world heritage site, in an idyllic setting surrounded by meadows, vineyards and woods, very peaceful, with an incredible view in a dominant position. DESCRIPTION: This Château, whose foundations date back to the 13th century, has been renovated with taste and refinement. Fully air-conditioned, it offers a seasonal activity as a 4* hotel and gourmet restaurant, with receptions, weddings, seminars and spa. With 850 m2 of living space, it offers 18 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or shower room, 1 office, 1 seminar room, 1 kitchenette, 1 lounge with fireplace, 1 wine-tasting cellar. A restaurant building with 2 dining rooms, 1 recently renovated professional kitchen area, checkroom, office and several other rooms. The spa area with sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation lounge overlooks the heated swimming pool, with an exceptional view over the valley and its vineyards. THE LAND: 19 ha of rolling land, including 10.7 ha of vines operated by an external company. The hotel-restaurant sells wines bottled in the estate's name. OUR OPINION: This generously proportioned site offers exceptional comfort, making it ideal for a large family or an existing hotel project.

A castle and its renovated medieval keep with a stunning view over the surrounding 15 ha of open countryside, on the edge of a historic village between Conques and Espalion. Built on a southern hillside, on a site that dominates the village 200 m to the east, the castle sits in the heart of nature and cannot be made out from the first buildings of the town. The narrow road leading from the valley to the property ends in front of a barn and a perimeter wall. Past a heavy wooden gate, a driveway bordered by chequered terraces leads to the castle. The land includes fields and forests with a combination of oak, chestnut, ash and walnut trees and, below the castle, old varieties of fig, apple and plum trees. Situated in an old wine-growing area, the building was once surrounded by vines: the ancient unused terraces have disappeared under the cover of the budding oak. A network of pipes linking eight cisterns, still partially accessible, ensured the collection of rainwater in winter and the irrigation of crops. At the rear of the castle, on a terrace maintained by pink sandstone supporting walls, there is a garden followed by a swimming pool. The garden consists of a parterre with four rectangular beds, punctuated with terracotta lanterns. It is accessed from the living room via a glass door. The pool, which faces the setting sun, is edged by a row of trees on the valley side. A footpath leads from the castle to the village.

A chateau dating back to 1839 with large outhouses and 7 5 hectares of grounds, a few minutes from the town of Lectoure in France’s Gers department. A track leading to the property leaves a small country road on the hillside. A discreet spring covered with stones marks the entrance to the grounds. The chateau’s facade appears at the end of a drive shaded by tall, old trees. The edifice enjoys absolute privacy and calm. It looks out over a valley, in isolation from the rest of the world. You can admire several stunning vistas from the property. These views stretch to the town of Lectoure, perched on its rocky outcrop. The chateau is built on a large gravel terrace with a round ornamental stone pond. The building is rectangular and has an adjoining tower in the middle of its west elevation. It has four flours that can be seen from its east side, lower down. The top floor is a loft space. The edifice offers a liveable floor area of around 800m², spread between the ground floor and the first floor, which can be seen from the south driveway. The chateau was built in 1805. It is made of dressed stone, rendered with a beige lime coating. Its facade reflects the architectural traits of its era: 14 rectangular openings are arranged symmetrically around a central bay that stands out for its dressed stone and its double door that forms the main entrance. The quoins, cornices and door and window surrounds are made of exposed dressed stone. The building is crowned with a zinc and slate mansard roof with hipped ends, punctuated with three bull’s-eye windows on its south side, three on its north side, one on its east side and another one on its west side. The grounds are dotted with age-old trees and vast clearings. This wonderful outdoor space includes an isolated swimming pool, a dovecote, an old washing place and an Italian-style garden. The style of this Italian garden goes well with the chateau’s north elevation and brings out its elegance. At a lower level, there are two large rectangular outbuildings made of rubble stone. They face each other and can be reached via a separate drive on one side.

An elegant 19th century chateau, its orangery, guest houses, water feature and 10 hectares of grounds, just 40 minutes from Toulouse city centre. The main entrance to the estate is situated away from the main thoroughfares, and leads to an earthen esplanade bordered by a low wall protecting a cypress hedge. Braced by two fluted, rusticated columns with floral motifs, the wrought iron gate with its fine scrolls opens onto a driveway that winds through the parkland featuring centuries-old trees. To the left, perched on a small hill, the five-storey chateau overlooks the entire estate. Built on the site of a former 16th-century fortified castle, it has a four-sided slate roof. Its perron offers a view over the park and its lawn, which gently slopes towards the main entrance. To the west of the chateau, there is a dovecote with arcades and a pagoda-like flat-tile roof topped by a lantern. The remaining outbuildings are situated to the south, in the eastern part of the grounds: they comprise villas that have been turned into gîtes (guest lodgings), as well as another annexe awaiting restoration. Opposite the chateau, a water feature takes pride of place in the centre of the lawn, bordered by centuries-old trees. To the right, there is a swimming pool with pool house, followed by an orangery. The orangery is bordered by a terrace that runs along one side of the pond and preceded by a parking area. Finally, a track at the back leads to a tennis court and to one of the estate's secondary entrances. It should be noted that the estate, which is still in activity, will be sold in the form of two companies: a SCI (non-trading property company) owning the land and a SARL (limited liability company) operating the estate, which will manage events and hospitality rentals. As a result, the property benefits from attractive tax incentives.

An 18th century chateau with an Italian touch, its wooded grounds and its 1930 theatre, 50 minutes from Toulouse. The property extends over 1.5 hectares; its history spans nine centuries. It comprises a chateau consisting of an avant-corps and a prominent wing, an independent building with several vaulted rooms at its base, a terrace overlooking the parklands with a long swimming pool bordered by an annex, the caretaker's cottage of approx. 100 m² and a 1930 theatre. The main entrance is through the east gate. Framed by two high brick pillars topped by terracotta pinecones, the large automated gate opens onto a gravel courtyard providing parking for several vehicles. To the left, a path runs across a generously wooded stretch of garden, winding its way down to the lower part of the grounds. Two stone sphinxes and several terracotta putti adorn the balustrade of the first terrace. In the south-east corner of the terrace stands an independent square 15th-century lodge, parts of which are listed. Several doors to the right of the entrance provide direct access from the courtyard to the main section of the chateau. To the west of the property, a more discreet gate leads to the other part of the grounds. To the right, the elongated swimming pool is bordered by an annexe building with brick and pebble walls, a technique traditionally used in the region. A terrace hidden from view stretches out from this building. The driveway leads to a large terrace with a terracotta tile floor offering a panoramic view over the wooded valley.

For sale at 40 mn from Toulouse, beautiful property with Italian accents... castle of about 830 m2 living space with very beautiful architectural elements: very beautiful staircase with wrought iron banister from the 18th century, living room decorated with gypseries, beautiful succession of main rooms, summer house of 80 m2, swimming pool, caretaker's house of 100 m2 and fabulous theatre from the 19th century with its original decorations. Parts listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques: low vaulted room and monumental brick fireplace. The rare location of this property allows access to all amenities on foot...Garden of about 1.4 ha. Lots of possibilities and what a look !

Between Castres and Albi, I present to you this architectural estate built in the 13th century, listed as a heritage building in France, renovated by its history-loving owners who have managed to combine its charm and characteristics with today's comfort. Bathed in a green setting of more than 2ha, you will discover its body of 550 m2 of living space, its 6 suites, kitchen, living room with its large terrace with open and dominant views etc... but also a reception room with kitchen for caterers, a restored medieval kitchen... A barn transformed into a 140 m2 apartment with 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, a studio with mezzanine created in a tower. A swimming pool, towers, old stable and outbuildings will complete this sumptuous decor. Other buildings remain to be renovated, its history just waiting to be perpetuated through your ideas. Words will not be enough to describe all its enchantment to you, do not hesitate to call me to come visit it!

1 hour from Toulouse, 15 minutes from Castres airport, ideally located in the heart of the medieval village of Burlats, I present to you this 13th century castle renovated on 3 levels. It offers you its 13 master bedrooms, its numerous reception rooms, lounges, restaurant.... This area has long welcomed visitors to its hotel/restaurant, and is just asking (why not) to get back into service but the possibilities are numerous depending on your life plan. The attic, outbuildings, workshops, stables and other areas are not yet used, everything has to be imagined, created... To complete, a guest house with its kitchen, living room, living room, bathroom, wc, laundry room on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms with through bathroom upstairs. Do not hesitate to call me to visit this bastide steeped in history nestled in more than 2 hectares of wooded and enclosed park.

This magnificent château, built in 1818 and listed as a ‘monument historique’ is situated 30 minutes from Toulouse and has recently undergone a major renovation, showcasing a harmonious blend of historical charm and modern luxury. The attention to detail is second to none, demonstrating a commitment to preserving the building's heritage while introducing contemporary comforts. The property is spread over 4 floors. The grand entrance hall of 75 m² sets the tone for the opulence within and boasts exquisite paintings on the ceilings, painstakingly applied by hand. The 5 salons, each with panelling and fireplace, provide versatile spaces suitable for both conferences and private living, reflecting the property's adaptability. The large kitchen is equipped with professional appliances from a leading German manufacturer and leads through to an office and a separate bar. The four suites on the first floor and five on the top floor seamlessly incorporate modern comforts without compromising the building's character and have been stylishly decorated. The basement, not overlooked in the extravagant renovation, features a wine cellar, a hammam and a massage room, adding a touch of indulgence to the property. The château sits in 10 hectares of park (which is also listed) and woodland, and has a beautiful small lake which appears to float on the perfectly manicured lawns, providing a serene backdrop. Additional features, such as the 2 bedroom guardian's house and a 500m² reception room in the grounds, with views towards the chateau, expand the property's potential uses, making it suitable for conferences, weddings, and more. By visiting the château, you will witness first hand the passion and dedication invested by the owner and artisans in bringing this historic property back to life.

Dating in parts from the 13th century, this 4 bed, 3 reception small chateau sits at the end of a private driveway lined with plane trees and surrounded by nearly 5 hectares of parkland with centenary trees. Presented for sale in excellent order, this is a light-filled and charismatic home just waiting for it's next guardian. An ideal artist or writers retreat, the first floor, with its high ceilings and tall windows, is ideally suited for presenting an art collection. Three bedroom guest or staff cottage, outbuilding, stables, 17.5 metre salt swimming pool, lake, pasture, mature trees and simple gardens. 45 minutes drive to Toulouse airport.

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Steeped in history, this lovely 5-bedroom chateau is set over 3 floors in an L shape around a central stone staircase, probably built in the 16th Century. On the ground floor, a large living room and dining room, both with grand fireplaces, a kitchen with an Aga and wood burner, and another reception room with an arched ceiling to match the original arched coaching entrance that was built in the 14th century. The fabulous spiral stone staircase in the tower leads to the 1st and 2nd floors with 4 large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a 5th bedroom and separate bathroom. There is also plenty of storage space built around the tower and a large utility room which houses the new boiler for the gas central heating. Outside is a large 2nd building offering potential for renovation and a swimming pool. A 2 bedroom mobile home in the grounds is available by separate negotiation. There are 1.9 hectares of gardens with unobstructed views. Toulouse airport is less than an hour away and Montauban with its TGV access is 25 minutes away.

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Imagine a large portal that reveals a beautiful glade with majestic trees ... The invitation is launched ... The beautiful building is revealed, imposing without too much, its beautiful stone outbuilding converted into accommodation for family or friends, the covered terrace with wooden frame, real outdoor lounge, heated swimming pool of generous dimensions ... The forest which encircles this beautiful glade, creates a very special atmosphere and creates a real setting where one can easily imagine beautiful family reunions. For any tourist project, it is easy to imagine a BB type activity, but also seminars, weddings with extraordinary photoshoots ...

In the middle of its green setting of about 9ha of parkland, pretty XIXth century castle, with about 375 m2 of living space, with a large farmhouse converted into several family areas: reception room of about 120 m2, with kitchen and sanitary facilities, artist's studio of about 75 m2 with kitchen of about 41 m2 and bathroom, guest flat of about 170 m2, office accommodation of about 45 m2, spaces still available to be converted if required of about 200 m2...swimming pool with a superb panorama,clay tennis court. Private lake of about 2 hectares also used for irrigation of the agricultural land, and 55 hectares. Rare property for sale, less than an hour from Toulouse and 30 minutes from Airbus !

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Constructed in the 15th century and redesigned in the 17th this sumptuous château was designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance. In the North of the Gers it is located a short drive away from the popular market towns of Lectoure, Fleurance and St Clar. Situated in a quiet location, down a tranquil country lane, and far from the main road, the property offers over 7 hectares of glorious parkland and an abundance of trees. The property is entirely private being both hedged and gated, with a small stream bordering the land at the bottom. The main body of the château comprises eight bedrooms, and a vast main reception/dining-room, and first floor library/reception-room. With a separate guest house. The flamboyant Italian-style first floor “loggia” – with its covered terrace and arcades overlooking the tranquil gardens is an absolute delight. With a paved pool area, 2 dovecotes, and a vast 170m2 hangar the garden is full of interest with a vast array of mature trees, roses and bushes and an orchard. This property provides a peaceful sanctuary from the world, in a location that is unique, being utterly private, and yet in the located heart of one of the most sought-after areas of SW France. Let’s look in more detail … The local area, the parkland, gardens, and outbuildings The drive by car to the property is as pleasant one. With easy access to the local market towns of Lectoure and Fleurance the property is tranquil yet easily accessible. The TGV line to Paris in Agen is under an hour away, and Toulouse international airport, just over an hour. As we leave the market towns behind, the countryside is rich and peaceful, with small country lanes cutting through emerald, green fields, where in the summer crops of sunflowers or wheat grow in an area fondly known as French Tuscany. If Gascony is the Tuscany of France, then this property offers all the joys of Renaissance Italy. Designed in pure Italian style, the property was built by a rich noble family in the 15th century. From the outside very little can be seen, as a thick natural hedge encircles the perimeter of the land. The entrance to the property is enclosed by two fine wrought-iron gates, both of which are in perfect keeping with the château and marking the entrance in style. The château is located at the end of a quiet lane that opens out onto fields, so one is not troubled by any passing traffic. The occasional hare or deer, perhaps. We enter from the side gate to the main entrance, with a view of a splendid pigeonnier or dovecote to our right. The pool nestles beside the first of the two dovecotes and is sheltered by rose-covered walls. There is a water-well with a decorative wrought iron frame on the top. Always ideal to have a source of water on the land, to keep the lovely gardens fresh and green; not forgetting the small river that runs along the bottom field. There are over seven hectares of land in total, ensuring utmost tranquility for anyone residing here. Of those seven hectares the land around the gardens, and the guest house, comprises an orchard (to the front of the guest house) neatly mown lawns, and mature trees. There is an ornamental row of topiary, and a small river at the bottom of the land. The gardens feel rich and bucolic. In an area known for its scorching hot summers, there is a freshness to the parkland, shaded by ancient boughs of the trees. The ambience here is one of lush greenery. As we turn around the chateau to the rear gardens, we catch our first glimpse of the fantastic loggia, a covered terrace with arches running the full length of the property which is purely Italian Renaissance in style; joyous and romantic with its impressive corner pavillions. The main master bedroom opens onto the loggia, offering a morning view over the gardens; a sure promise that one’s day will begin on a note of beauty and tranquility. The Chateau has a joie de vivre which one might not expect from a Medieval building. It is warm and welcoming from the outside with its mellow golden walls catching the last of the autumn sunshine. Let’s open the grand entrance door, and step inside… The main entrance to the chateau is paved in stone with a wooden staircase to the first floor. As one would expect the entrance is formal and is divided into two distinct sections with the original wooden front door at the entrance, and at the end of the hallway a second door, with the intelligent addition of a glass door that allows the light to flood into the hallway, in a way which is not traditionally medieval but certainly delightful for modern living, where one’s instinct is to let the sunshine in, and to keep the warmth inside. From the central hallway, we take a brief look at a large room which has not been restored for any other purpose than storage, but with a large opening at the far end, in a room which is interesting in so far as it is of similar size to the main reception room, and certainly offers possibilities for further development of the property’s habitable area, planning permissions permitting. The main reception/dining-room is a fantastic space for entertainment. With its quirky vaults the room is divided into two distinct sections. The first part of the room (from the central hallway) has a lovely stone fireplace where the family gather. The perfect place for a winter or Christmas gathering. The second part of the room is used as a dining-area. There are large windows to the gardens in both the reception and dining areas. At the far end of the room, a doorway leads into a tower area, with a pleasantly Medieval feel to it, where there is a downstairs cloakroom and lavatory. The kitchen sits a little way apart from the dining-room, for ease, and has recently been completely refurbished. This is a warm and inviting room, with ample space for a breakfast table, and tasteful modern units. From the kitchen a doorway opens onto the loggia. This utterly charming terrace offers views onto the gardens from between the arches and is a delightful place to sit in the shade on a scorching hot summer’s day. Upstairs There are two wings to the first floor, set from a central staircase. Two of the bathrooms are built into the quirky corner pavilion towers. The master bedroom and the study both open onto the charming loggia. From the master bedroom you can steal a view of the morning from between the arcades of the first-floor loggia, take coffee outside on a warm private terrace area, or fall back to sleep watching the light muslin curtains flutter between the arches. This is a room in which the imagination can take flight! Also on the first floor, there is a deliciously private library, which is provides a tranquil retreat from the downstairs reception-rooms. With its rows of bookshelves, and cinema area, this is a lovely private room, where the owners can escape when the house is full of guests. One of the upstairs bedrooms is currently used as a private study but could also be used as an extra bedroom. With a total of eight bedrooms and four bathrooms on the two upstairs wings of the house, we note that each room is blessed with high volumes, tall windows, far-reaching views and many period features which have been preserved. The current owners have carried out an extensive scheme of works since they first moved in, and a vast majority of all the rooms have been recently redecorated or refurbished. The kitchen is brand new. The oil fuel boiler has just been replaced and we have noted the clever installation of the thick glass doors on the lower level that ensure the spacious ground-floor living area is snug throughout the winter months. This property is now welcoming throughout all four seasons and is in an excellent state of repair. The gardens are also immaculate and must work has been carried out to regain parts of the plot that had become overgrown. The Guest House With two bedrooms, a central reception room/kitchen and bathroom, the guest house is set well apart from the house, by the orchard, and is a decided advantage to this property either for lettings or for family and friends. Safe & Secure The property is equipped with an alarm linked to a video surveillance system which detects all movement in the property.

We offer you this incredible 15th century castle, which seems straight out of a history book, and its outbuildings, with a total living space of 1,500 m2, set on 10 hectares of woods and meadows. The castle itself extends over more than 900 m2 of living space. The two entrances lead to two magnificent living rooms with parquet floors and original moldings. Three bedrooms on the ground floor, eleven en-suite bedrooms and five single bedrooms on the first and second floors will allow you to consider a multitude of possibilities, such as bringing your whole family together for memorable moments, creating a hotel, or continuing to live. welcome your guests to wonderful weddings. Between two floors, behind its heavy 15th century wooden door, there is a small listed chapel. Extremely bright, the castle opens onto the landscaped park, also more rural thanks to its century-old trees and meadows. The main outbuilding offers a 250 m² reception room equipped with a professional kitchen, and two other rooms of 80 m² and 70 m² make this building perfectly suited to events. The second outbuilding is divided into 3 gîtes: a studio, a T2 and a T3. A secure swimming pool will also be ideal for welcoming your guests. Parking lots and garages are of course available, and a 60 m2 barn will provide storage space for your organization. Everything you need to live the incredible noble life is here, just 45 minutes from Toulouse.