Come and recharge your batteries in a haven of peace, on the banks of the Canal du Midi, in Castelnaudary (55km from Toulouse and 40km from Carcassonne).

The former lock keeper's house of the keeper of the large basin is ideally located on the route of the Canal du Midi.
You will have the most beautiful view of the city while contemplating the magnificent sunset that reflects on the historic center.
The house is located in front of the boat pier. You can access the port and the shops in the city center by following the canal (500m).

You will have the following services at your disposal:
- 5 spacious bedrooms with private bathroom and refined decoration, modular to 2 to 5 people; 3 bedrooms have a view of the Canal du Midi
- Professional kitchen
- dining room 6 modular tables
- small spare lounge (lounge under development for 2025)
- dinner table with its famous homemade cassoulet
- picnic baskets,
- Private car parking (5 spaces)
- enclosed green exteriors
- Secure bike storage + possibility to rent bicycles
- Free Wi-Fi
- SNCF train station 300m away (intercity stop, trains at 1€)
- motorway exit 1km away, ideal for a day at the sea, Toulouse or Carcassonne

Choose the large basin for human tourism with responsible, environmental values, you will benefit from everything you need for a return to basics and special moments with your loved ones.

For our friends "A little extra something": interior adapted for people with disabilities, contact us for a quote


- A rich territory -
To appreciate the visible and hidden nuggets of our territory, enjoy a minimum of 4 nights.
Price: 15 people max.
Night: 650€/night (price excluding school holidays and holidays)
7 nights stay: 2500€

-Your serenity: our priority-
In order to avoid the crowds on the roads on certain days, we offer arrivals on Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday.

- For total rejuvenation -
These practitioners will come to you during your stay at the Grand Bassin:
Greg, foot reflexology
Sylvie, sound bath with family or friends
Delphine, sophrowalk along the canal
Cathy, naturopath will lead various workshops
Happyculteur: our local beekeeper (award-winning) can come with an educational hive to visualize the work of the foragers

- You need care -
If you want to organise the rounds, we will put you in touch with a nurse's office

- For your well-being -
We take care of everything, order your groceries, they will be at the gîte when you arrive

During your stay, give preference to our local merchants and farmers: we will communicate our selection to you as soon as the quote is validated so that you can make your choices serenely (creamery, different farms, local winegrower,...)