Ideally placed in the heart of the Cathar country near the medieval town of Mirepoix, the Auberge du Balestié is owned and run by an English family who warmly welcome you to this peaceful corner of Ariège just 35 kms from Carcassonne. In the perfect peace and quiet of the countryside, you'll have an enjoyable stay whether relaxing by Balestié lake or taking advantage of the many outdoor activities available nearby. From the auberge you'll admire the magnificent view of the Pyrenees and of the lake and horses in the meadow opposite.
We offer:
- 11 comfortable and non smoking rooms
- traditional, regional cuisine in the small dining room with a fireplace (30 covers) or the large dining room that can accommodate 90 people.
- private car park
In the restaurant we offer a plat du jour for 8 € and menus from 16 to 30 €. Vegetarian and child menus available.
In the vicinity:
- Karting
- Lac de Montbel - fishing, canoeing, swimming
- the medieval towns of Mirepoix and Fanjeaux
- Balestié lake, home to egrets, ospreys and herons
The GR7 walking trail passes right alongside the auberge; it's also a variant of the Way of Saint James and leads to St Jean-de-Pied de Port. All around the auberge there are many other circuits for walking, mountain biking or horseriding.
Check-in Time: 2:30 PM
Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
Getting there:
Directions from Carcassonne:
Take the D119 towards Mirepoix. The Auberge is situated on the right hand side just after the Malegoude picnic area, about 4 kms before Mirepoix. We are 30 minutes from Carcassone airport.
Directions from Mirepoix:
Take the D119 towards Carcassonne. The Auberge is situated on the left hand side about 4 kms from Mirepoix.
Check-in Procedure:
**In case of late arrival, please contact the hotel directly
Car parking:
Free car parking
Child Policy:
Children under 2 years old can be provided with a cot free of charge.