Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, the first 4-star hotel to welcome you to the Pyrenees

Like a breath of fresh air, the integration of the Mercure Ax-les-Thermes in the heart of the mountain landscapes is a call to travel, where luxury and modernity are the perfect reflections of the Cité Hôtel group. Located at the height of the village, a 10-minute walk from the train station, less than an hour from Spain and 1.5 hours from Toulouse and Carcassonne, it offers you a privileged escape at any time of the year. Be patient, the Mercure Ax-les-Thermes opens its doors in April 2025 with the desire to offer you a moment of freedom in the immensity of the Pyrenees.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, an elegant and refined hotel to stay in

You will be charmed by this high-end establishment, located in one of the most beautiful villages in the Pyrenees. Designed as a true haven of peace, it opens onto refined spaces where the material reigns between the raw, the natural and the talc, a local nod to the Luzenac talc quarry. The woody touches give a warm touch to the hotel, a serene atmosphere which is found in the 51 rooms of the Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, cozy cocoons divided into several categories:

• Classic room for 2 people with an office area
• Classic family room for 4 people with 2 pull-out beds
• Privilege room for 2 people with a balcony and mountain views
• Family privilege room for 4 people equipped with a balcony with a view of the Pyrenees
• Family room for 4 people with 2 connecting privilege rooms

Mini bar, courtesy tray, Nespresso coffee maker, kettle and high-speed internet, you have all the comforts necessary for a privileged stay in the peace and quiet of nature.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, prestigious apartments in the heart of the Pyrenees

Treat yourself to the purity of the mountains on the top floor of the Château de Villemur, a renovated and rehabilitated historic building integrated into this magnificent hotel complex. Benefiting from the same service as the hotel rooms, the two apartments are havens of peace where you can escape with several people, or up to 6 people:

• A 137 ^m2 apartment with two bedrooms, a living room and a sublime view of the Pyrenees
• A 150 ^m2 duplex apartment with two bedrooms, a living room and still that majestic view of the mountains

Luxury is at its peak in these refined spaces open to nature, surrounded by a green and wooded park.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, a hotel complex where you can recharge your batteries in the Pyrenees

Imagine a gentle awakening facing the mountains, a day of relaxation in a peaceful atmosphere, and cocooning moments in the heart of cozy spaces... You are not dreaming! The Mercure Ax-les-Thermes offers you these moments of rest in a 4-star establishment with all the comforts and quality services. Open all year round, the spa invites you to relax with its jacuzzi, hammam and sauna, while 4 treatment rooms (including 2 duo) allow you to let go with a professional massage. In summer, the outdoor swimming pool is a blue oasis perfect for unwinding, before lounging on the deckchairs in the shade of the parasols, always with this breathtaking view of the peaks. Close your eyes and breathe in this pure mountain air, a breath of fresh air that soothes and does you good. The 2-hectare park that surrounds the property perfectly completes the change of scenery offered by the Mercure Ax-les-Thermes.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, the comfort of home in a 4-star hotel

With family, lovers or friends, the stay is at your own pace, and according to your desires. More than a hotel, the Mercure Ax-les-Thermes is a unique experience to live, a dive into the heart of well-being in an exceptional environment. Caring and attentive, the entire team accompanies you during your stay to meet your needs. Start the day with a delicious breakfast served in the pretty, comfortable room with talc colors and woody notes, where you can stay quietly in your room to enjoy it. Available in case of a small hunger, room service allows you to treat yourself at any time with a gourmet menu, snacks to savor in the breakfast room which then becomes a vast living space with an open terrace in summer. Drink a coffee, chat, read in peace, work, have a snack, play or stroll, this cozy and warm space is the central place of the hotel, a place for exchange, sharing and meeting. Take time to relax before exploring the surrounding nature. The concierge service, open 7 days a week, is happy to inform you about the many possibilities depending on the season. Skiing, sledding, hiking, visiting historic villages, mountain biking or even dog sledding, they will advise you on the best ways to discover the lakes, forests, torrents and peaks that make the Pyrenees so beautiful.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, the Fedou restaurant, its bar and its slow-cooked dishes

The Fedou restaurant is not just an address, it is a part of the heritage that comes back to life through the Villemur castle built in 1919, renovated into a superb traditional and contemporary restaurant. This former home of Georges Goubeau, founder of Talcs de Luzenac, was passed on to his son-in-law Paul Fedou, who gives his name to today's restaurant, a nice nod to this family heritage. In a spirit of sharing and conviviality, the chef concocts gourmet and simmered dishes reminiscent of childhood flavors. Generous and comforting, the dishes are made from fresh, local and seasonal products, 100% homemade recipes for the pleasure of young and old. Sit comfortably on the velvet benches around the white-clothed tables and savor this timeless moment. In summer, a vast terrace opens onto the wooded park with a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees, while the bar, open all day, is accessible to hotel guests and visitors, with a contemporary style similar to that of the restaurant.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, privileged spaces to privatize in the Pyrenees

The Château de Villemur, part of the Cité Hôtel group's hotel complex, is built on several floors. On the ground floor, the Fedou restaurant delights the taste buds, while professionals and individuals meet on the first floor in modern, bright and functional rooms. There are 4 of them, which can be used to organize seminars, meetings, team-building events, product launches or other professional events, as well as family meals or cocktails with friends. The air-conditioned spaces, with a surface area of 140 m2 ^, are modular with tailored offers including room rental, breakfast, lunch, coffee break, dinner, accommodation and activities depending on your needs. The Château de Villemur is a luxurious setting to welcome guests, an establishment that can be privatized for your professional or private events.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes, a hotel complex with an eco-responsible approach

This tourist establishment was the subject of much thought to offer the best in well-being to vacationers while limiting its impact on nature and the environment. Attached to its heritage, the Cité Hôtel group therefore decided to renovate the Château de Villemur, and selected natural materials to create cozy and modern spaces. The use of talc is then essential since this local product is produced a few kilometers away, a desire to have a hotel that reflects the Pyrenees. The woody notes brought to the decoration recall the typical mountain chalets, small elegant and refined touches. Even the brand of equipment in the fitness room is carefully selected for its natural wood devices, always in this eco-responsible approach essential for the Mercure Ax-les-Thermes.

All you have to do now is wait until April 2025 to finally enjoy this gem nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees.

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