La Carouille is located in the small village of Benqué-Dessous-et-Dessus (department 31 in the Pyrenees).
You’ll love this authentic mountain house dating back to 1706, with its south-east exposure, ideal for unwinding and recharging your batteries.
Much sought-after by hikers and those who enjoy peace and quiet, it comprises :
– An entrance paved with large stone slabs worn by generations of wooden clogs.
– A living room with a wood-burning stove, a reminder of how many families used to gather in front of the fireplace.
– A kitchen that has happily embraced all the modern conveniences.
– A wide staircase to the first floor.
– A simple but stylish shower room.
– Two bedrooms that have retained their charming vintage wallpaper and antique wardrobes…
As pleasant on the outside as it is on the inside, this authentic and practical house also offers holidaymakers a small terrace overlooking an enclosed courtyard, a large garden with garden furniture, deckchairs, a plancha, a barbecue and a large garage… everything you need to make a stay in this haven of peace, flowers and greenery an exceptional experience…
At La Carouille, whether you’re in the house, in the garden or in the flower-filled courtyard, you’ll always find peace and quiet.
La Carouille is located in Benqué-Dessous-et-Dessus, a charming little village of around thirty inhabitants nestled in the heart of the central Pyrenees at the entrance to the Oueil valley, at an altitude of 1050 m, very close to the Spanish border, more precisely in Benqué-Dessus, a real window onto magnificent landscapes and the starting point for unforgettable hikes that are just as suitable for experienced mountaineers as for family outings.
Whether you want to climb peaks topping 3000 m (Perdiguère, Gourgs Blancs, Royo, Crabioules, Seil de la Baque, Maupas, Jean Arlaud, Spijeoles, Quayrat, Gourdon, Belloc, Boum…); reflecting in some of the most beautiful lakes in the Pyrenees (Lac d’Oô, Lac de Saussat, Lac du Portillon, Boums, Lac Vert, Lac Bleu, Lac Célinda, Lac Charles…), Josette and Christian will be happy to advise you…
In autumn, lovers of the stag bellow are in paradise.
And if you miss the hustle and bustle of the city, Luchon, which deserves its status as the “Queen of the Pyrenees”, is just 6 kilometres away, with its entertainment, shops, restaurants, famous thermal baths dating back to Roman times and its not-to-be-missed Vaporarium, Europe’s only natural steam bath.