La Paichero is a real gem in a beautiful small town, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.

This Bed and Breakfast is hosted by a charming English couple, Colin and Margaret, and is situated in the tiny village of Ladern-sur-Lauquet. This is a good location for visiting Carcassonne which is about 25 minutes drive away.

The building has been meticulously restored/updated and the rooms are spacious by any standard and immaculately clean. Colin and Margaret provided excellent advice on local attractions (eg. Carcassonne, Mirepoix, Vals) and on eating establishments, the nearest being in St. Helaire, 5 km away. The meal at the hotel in St. Helaire was easily our most memorable for our stay in France, and, at a prix fixe of only 35 euros! (I can't imagine what that would have cost in Paris!) Other, less expensive but, nevertheless excellent, fare is also available in St. Helaire and other nearby towns. At the recommendation of our hosts, we sampled he local "champagne" product, "Blanquette de Limoux," which was the precursor to the bubbly product with the Champagne appellation, and is available throughout the region. In our opinion, it easily competes with the much more expensive product from the official Champagne region.

We hightly recommend La Paichero!