With Carcassonne airport just 30 minutes away and Toulouse International about 90 minutes, La Galaube in the Montagne Noire is a nature lovers retreat that's easy to get to.  You'll need a car to appreciate the area, but there is car hire at both airports.  There's plenty to do in the Montagne Noire with trout fishing in a grade A river just meters from the house (permits available in the nearby village - photo needed.) and stunning walks in every direction.  Catch something in the river and you can barbecue it in our garden if you wish.  For children there is a well stocked trout pond with rods to hire about 15 minutes drive away. 

The countryside is full of Cathar castles and ruins and we can make you a picnic to take on your adventures. We have a Sat-Nav we can lend you so you never get lost finding your way to the more obscure beauty spots or more importantly - back home.  
     The Medieval Walled City of Carcassonne is about half an hour away and makes for a wonderful day out.  Or you can borrow a deck chair and head up to the lake to sunbathe or fish. 
     There are horse treks that operate through the forest (subject to availability) and we are more than happy to arrange this for you.  There is usually a market on somewhere, whatever the day, and we can find one for you to visit during your stay.      
     There is a well known recreational swimming lake with windsurfing and canoeing 25 minutes away, or if you want wilder lake swimming there are plenty of closer opportunities. 
     There are local restaurants to visit in the area and one of the best is a five minute walk from the house.  Here the young Dutch couple who run the place are extremely friendly and (in our opinion) the food is of an exceptionally high quality and beautifully presented.  Booking may be necessary.  (Remember: In France most restaurants close on Mondays.)