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| La Magie du Temps Pavillion - Leran Vacation Rentals Ariege, Midi-Pyrenees Vacation Lodging |
La Magie du Temps pavilion is an independent apartment located in the right wing of the Chateau de Leran. It is an ideal place to appreciate the charming magic of different eras. The authenticity and serenity of the past blended with the comfort and conveniences of the present. It is located in Ariege County between Mirepoix and Lavelanet. 60 Km south of Carcassone and 100 Km from Toulouse. It can accommodate ten people. It has a fortified private patio, 4 Ha of forest and gardens with a swimming pool and tennis courts.
The Castle
The castle of Leran dates back to the 12th century. This historical building has a perpetual charm. The tribute tower is built on stone and the two towers from the 13th century, with their 2 m. thick walls, are what remain of the original feudal castle. In the 17th century, Jean-Claude de L鶩s renovated the fortifications and restored the castle. He was also responsible for the construction of the stone staircase.
Uninhabited for many years during the 18th century and then left abandoned for almost one hundred years, the castle was finally totally restored in the 19th century by Adrien-Charles Dutch of Mirepoix and Great of Spain. The ancient hunting manor of the Count of Foix, a 16th century domain. It has a large gallery of weapons with a grand fireplace and a Louis XIII staircase which are classified as national monuments.
The Park
As well as the charm of the actual castle, there are 4 hectares of gardens and forest to explore, stroll in, sit and read in or simply ?.. relax.
Leran
You need to cross Leran to reach the castle. The history of Leran from the 12th century onwards is closely linked to the L鶩s-Mirepoix family. The main street, le cour de Saint-Jacques, is very pleasant, especially in summer, because of the shade of its centuries old plane trees. Its narrow streets and alleyways reminders of its mediaeval past. At the church, relatively recently built in 1869, you can admire a statue of Christ, two ancient altars and a wooden crucifixion.
Montbel Lake
Near the village of Leran, 1.5 Km away, there is the 570 hectare Lake Montbel an ideal place for swimming, sailing or fishing. Surrounded by a forest, it is the main dam in the south-west region and irrigates 28,000 hectares of farming land.
La Magie du Temps Apartment
An independent section on the right wing of the castle. It covers 422 square metres including a private patio. It has diesel central heating.
Rooms
ZEN Bedroom-Suite
A huge, self-contained bedroom (70 sq m.) occupying the whole top floor. Its high, sloping roof features splendid, wooden supports that give the room a special charm. There is an excellent view of the park and a wide, panoramic view of the area from its windows. The heating is incorporated in the wooden floor.
It has a queen-size bed (160x200) and a sofa bed (150).
The en-suite bathroom has a bath, shower cabinet and toilet.
There is a large living room with TV, DVD, telephone and dining table and chairs.
SUN Bedroom
This is a spacious (40 sq. m.) bedroom below the Zen Suite.
It contains 2 single beds (90) and a double bed (140) which can also be used as a sofa. Its windows open on the castle's central courtyard and give views of the beautiful countryside. The colour scheme and antique furniture create a warm and cosy ambience.
There is an en-suite with a large bath, hand basin and toilet.
MOON Bedroom
Next to the Sun Bedroom, this room (20 sq m.), has a double bed (140) and is neatly decorated with white furnishings contrasting with the purple colour of the room. This, together with delicate decorative items, gives this room a character of its own, an intimate and pleasant atmosphere. The en-suite has shower cabinet, toilet and hand basin.
Living room
It is 25 sq. m. with a fireplace, TV, DVD and CD player.
Under-floor central heating.
Dining room
It is 20 sq. m. With a fireplace.
Kitchen
It is 10 sq. m. Fully equipped with the following:
A complete set of pots and pans.
Electric coffee maker.
Stove with oven,
Extractor fan,
Microwave.
Refrigerator / freezer.
Dishwasher.
Washing machine.
Clothes-drier.
Vacuum cleaner, Iron and board.
Summer Dining Room: 30 sq. m.
Patio: 80 sq. m. Outdoor garden furniture
