Les Tournesols, or the sunflowers, is a 19th century estate, 2300m2, located in the lush countryside of the beautiful Ariège. It consists of a main house and an attached gite/cottage. At the moment only the gite/cottage is for rent, but the main house will never be occupied during your stay, giving you plenty of privacy to enjoy the beautiful garden and swimming pool. The gite which is attached to the right side of the house, is self sufficient with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 ensuite bathrooms. There is central heating throughout the cottage. It has a private, sunny terrace attached, with tables chairs and sunloungers. The main garden has a heated swimming pool , which is completely private to you during your entire stay.(open July-Sep weather, conditions permitting). Parking on the property. Nearest Facilities: The estate is located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday. Carcasonne is 65 km away and Toulouse 90km, both of which have an airport. Nearest sights: - Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing. - Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariège medieval cities - Montsegur: historic Cathare site (ruins) 20 minutes - Monts d'Olmes: 23 km of ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive - Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive - Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive