Gîte La Bastide Saint-Roc, Upper Aude Valley

Built on a rock around the twelfth century for the monks, the Bastide Saint-Roc watches over the Antugnac valley.
Its stone walls tell of serenity, its terraced garden hugs the hill, and a stream whispers at its feet.
Here, time slows down, nature soothes, and conviviality takes on its full meaning.

A refuge of peace and exception in the Aude, combining monastic authenticity, soothing nature and modern comfort, ideal for groups, families and wellness retreats.

🏡 Welcome to the Bastide Saint-Roc – Charming cottage in the heart of the Aude

✨ Character stone house of 380m² – 7 bedrooms – Up to 26 beds – Garden of 980m² in espalier overlooking the stream ✨

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Antugnac – Aude (Occitanie)
This small village of 300 souls benefits from a location close to nature, hiking trails, vineyards, sites of the Cathar Country and ski resorts.
An ideal place to recharge your batteries while remaining easily accessible. (Supermarket and local shops 5 minutes away).

The Bastide Saint-Roc is part of the ancient history of Antugnac.
According to local tradition, it would have served as the first monastic residence during the construction of the village church, Saint André, between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
Large charming stone house, built on a rock, nestled in the heart of the village of Antugnac, in the Aude.
Surrounded by nature, bordered by a stream and offering generous volumes, the Bastide is ideal for families, groups of friends, family reunions, seminars or nature stays, in an authentic and soothing atmosphere.

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Large equipped kitchen, friendly and functional, automatic bean coffee maker, dishwasher, multifunction oven, induction hob, pots, pans, pots and pans and large capacity cooking dishes.

Cosy dining room for group meals 12 people + folding table and additional chairs for up to 26 people.

Spacious main living room, flat screen TV, cinema audio, orange fibre internet, library, board games.

Laundry room available

Separate WC

Large cloakroom at the entrance (for your boots, coats and ski equipment)

🔥 Relaxation lounge

Le Boudoir (basement):
fireplace, billiards, darts, bar area, sofa bed and stream view
→ ideal space for convivial evenings

Summer kitchen (basement) with access to garden-terrace and BBQ

Wood storage (basement)

🛏️ Sleeps & Bedrooms

The house sleeps up to 26 people, spread over 6 bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, 1 dormitory and a separate bathroom.

The bedrooms

La Source – family room on the ground floor (double bed + bunk beds), shower room and wc, soothing view of the stream

La Moniale – double room with a sober atmosphere on the 1st floor, shower room and wc, beautiful unobstructed high view of the garden and the stream

La Chênaie – spacious and warm family room on the 1st floor (double bed + bunk beds), shower room and toilet, beautiful unobstructed view of the village and the stream

La Treille – large comfortable room on the 1st floor (double bed), shower room and toilet, unobstructed view of the village centre street.

L'Oratoire – double room with an intimate atmosphere on the 1st floor, shower room and toilet, unobstructed view of the village centre street

L'Abse – double bedroom + charming baby bed on the 1st floor, shower room and toilet, unobstructed view of the village centre street
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Le Cloître – large dormitory with a unique character, stone wall, exposed beams and high ceilings on the 1st floor and in a row with L'Abse,
2 double beds + 3 bunk beds, Beautiful view from the top of the village and the stream.

🌿 Activities & discoveries around the Bastide Saint-Roc
🚶 ♂️ Nature & outdoors

Hiking from the village and in the Haute Vallée de l'Aude

Walks along streams and shaded trails

Mountain biking & cycling (quiet roads and nature paths)PGJyPg
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Observation of fauna and flora.

🏰 Heritage & villages of character

Rennes-le-Château – mythical village and exceptional panoramas

Rennes-les-Bains – spa resort and picturesque villagePGJyPgPGJyPg
🦖 Dinosaur Museum of Espéraza (10 min) – a must-see for young and old, with fossils and impressive skeletons.

🎩 La Chapellerie d'Espéraza – former industrial site turned museum, retracing the history of the hat and local know-how.

🎭 Limoux Carnival (January to March) – unique tradition, masked parades and festive atmosphere 20 minutes away.
📅 Winter (weekends and public holidays)

Limoux – famous for its Blanquette, its winter carnival (one of the longest in the world), its historic centre and its markets.

Alet-les-Bains – former abbey, charming alleys

Carcassonne – UNESCO World Heritage Site (approx. 45min)

🍷 Vineyards & Gastronomy

Wine Tasting (Limoux, Haute Vallée de l'Aude)

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Local markets (local products, cheeses, honey, wines)

Restaurants and village inns

🧘 ♀️ Wellness & relaxation

Thermes de Rennes-les-Bains

Spa and treatments wellness in the surrounding area

Moments of rest in the garden, by the stream or by the pool.

🧗 ♂️ Sports & leisure activities

Canoeing and rafting nearby

Climbing and via ferrata (developed sectors)

River fishing (with permit)

Tree climbing and family activities.

⛷️ Skiing & mountain

In winter, enjoy the ski resorts of the Pyrenees, easily accessible from the Bastide Saint-Roc.

Family and friendly resorts
Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Dog sledding.
Mountain landscapes and wide open spaces
Ideal for a snow day or a weekend

📍 Camurac (48km), Mijanès-Donezan (49km), Les Monts d'Olmes (63km) Ax-les-Thermes (68km)