Tucked away within stunning Mediterranean parkland and perfectly placed close to the sea + the centre (win-win, right?).

Packed in a hurry? Augment your wardrobe (or start over completely) with a stop at El Centre del Món (2 mins away).

Gardeny setting off the A9 motorway between Perpignan and Barcelona, with perks like a gift shop and playground for the kiddos.

The dependability of a chain hotel meets the quirkiness of an independent boutique.

A pretty, colourful space in the centre of town - but certainly close enough to the sea, too.

Steps from the beach with a soothing spa at your fingertips. Ready, set, me-time.

Inviting modern interiors are done up in blues, browns and greys. Bar, library and breakfast area are all equally stylish.

Hospitable digs right off the motorway, with several restaurants nearby.

Witness history as your neighbor: your flat is at the foot of the Cité, a UNESCO-protected fortification around for quite a long while.

Friendly accommodations ideally situated 10 minutes from the airport and 5 from the heart of Carcassonne.

Nearby Espace Liberté leisure centre boasts everything from a pub to an ice rink (maybe do the pub after, depending on your skating skill level).

Want to live like the days-of-yore elite (but with way better comfort & mod cons)? This inside-the-citadel gem lets you.

In the vineyard-y heart of the Languedoc Roussillon region, with wineries galore. Free WiFi helps you map out a plan.