Outside the preserved and wooded village of Montbrun-Lauragais, just 17 km from Toulouse, in the slopes of Lauragais, a few steps from the Canal du Midi (2.5 km), the Gîtes de la Tabernole, on the way to Compostela, combine the calm of the countryside with the proximity of the cities and main attractions of the region whether tourist or professional. We welcome you in two beautiful independent cottages of 65 m ² in an old restored farmhouse (house of character), on the first floor, overlooking a large balcony terrace, sheltered by a roof, with private corner and views of the park / garden to Toulouse through the hillsides. Surrounded by fields and hiking trails, our house is nestled in a large park / garden of 8000 m², without close neighborhood, with a huge salt pool of 90 m² in the shape of an L of 15mx5mx8 m, depth of 0.85 to 2 meters, at your disposal without limitation. A barbecue area with tables also welcomes you at discretion. The park / garden and its fruit trees are open to you. The cottages are comfortable and perfectly equipped: two real bedrooms with high quality bedding, sleeps 4, large living room overlooking the balcony, fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, bathroom with hydromassage bath / shower, separate toilet. Original and rare furnishing and decoration: lime paintings, casein, stained glass and mosaics, wood and wrought iron, marble, glass, solid wood furniture, all noble and traditional materials. Geothermal heating, wifi Internet, dishes and kitchen utensils very complete, linen provided - Solar hot water, rainwater recovery (for garden, pool and toilet). Green-up plug for electric car. Couples with or without children - Business travel / telecommuting - Family holidays - Pets allowed under conditions and free of charge. Weekly rental. Possibility of monthly rental except July / August. No weekend rental. Possibility to rent the two cottages for family reunification. For more information: Our two cottages are crossing North / South. The walls are 80 cm thick, are not concrete but traditional bricks called "fairground bricks", it is an insulator with high inertia. As everywhere in the south of the France, in summer, you have to close the windows during the day and leave wide open at night (where we are located, there is no problem with the safety of goods and people). It is the oldest air conditioning system: a through air circulation. The roof on the balcony/terrace protects from direct rays. In addition, the trees and lianas planted along the walls serve as natural insulation. Being careful, we stay in very hot periods in normal temperatures. We have in the main room a colonial ceiling fan, very efficient, and a column fan in the master bedroom. Finally, tiger mosquitoes having appeared this summer we will install removable mosquito nets. The park is labeled Oasis Nature and refuge LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) : These labels indicate that most of the garden is maintained taking into account the preservation of biodiversity in all its forms: trails instead of lawn, natural lawns (orchids), free trees, hedges regularly maintained in soft pruning, fruit trees maintained for natural and unforced production. The "wild" side will allow you to discover the flora and fauna and even, with the presence of an adult for children, to observe the life of the pond. If you do not know the area, Violette will be happy to build with you itineraries - Nearby: In the village (2 km) you will find every evening the bakery: sourdough breads, organic and local flours, baked in a wood oven, real bread as in the past that is preserved. Every Thursday in the late afternoon, on the square: organic and local farmers' market (all food products, and even a hairdresser, are present). Summer: "Live Challenge" music festival. Visits to the orchards of "Paysages à croquer" - City stadium, tennis, horse riding (adults / children) nearby - extensive network of hiking trails - At 2.5 km the Canal du Midi and its bike path - A little further: swimming at Lake Thesauque for children, visits to Toulouse, the Cité de l'Espace, the Halle aux machines, museums, gardens… and many small towns typical and still preserved. - Less than an hour's drive: the Black Mountain, Albi, Carcassonne, the Pyrenees and a little further the Mediterranean.