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Hi FrenchMamma, if you're still looking, I can recommend Chalabre in the Aude - it definitely has the medieval charm and country feel! It's a really nice small town, population around 1200, which has all necessities- bank, PO, two doctors, (Hospital 20 mins away) dentist, excellent internet, a small library, two great bakeries, two small supermarkets (Vival + Huit-a-huit), hotel with good restaurant, two bars which serve food, two lakes with good swimming and watersports within 10 min drive, great walking and cycling area. There's a choice of large supermarkets 15 mins drive in several directions. 45 mins drive south of Carcassonne via Limoux or Mirepoix; 90mins from the coast; Cathar Castles, vineyards, etc, etc! More info on http://www.tourismechalabrais.com/ or look up on Google Earth. I've been going there regularly for the past five years and am hoping to move to live soon!