Here's a quick overview of our village; Montréal. Let's be honest, it's not the prettiest village we've ever seen, but what it offers in terms of location and amenities, is bang on the nail. Situated on a high ridge, the village is laid out in a circular form (common, it seems, to many other villages in this region) around the central church and apart from having to always go up a hill to get anywhere (or back again), everything we need is really handy; Cassi's Ecole Maternelle is a brisk 10 minute walk away, as are the Bank, Boulangerie, Boucherie and Vival store. Also close by is the kid's play area, outdoor swimming pool (only open in the summer) and fishing lake. We've met quite a few local people in our three weeks so far, and you can' t help but notice how friendly everyone is. Anyhow, more info on the village here.
As for our location... We are located within the world's largest wine growing region, and the Med is an hour to the east, and the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees an hour to our south. Being located on a hill top, Montréal offers some stunning views of the mountains when the sky is clear. Only 15 mins away is Carcassonne and it's Airport. Not just a medieval Cite (the castle), the Centre Ville is the walled old town on the other side of the River Aude, and is just charming.
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