Aulus Coliving
A home base in the French Pyrenees, where you come back to familiar faces, morning coffee in the kitchen, and mountains right outside the door.
Use this code when booking directly with this co-living.
Meet the host
Edouard Renard
Contact
hello@auluscoliving.com
+33674594715
About
Edouard spent years as a nomad before he found this small village in the French Pyrenees and bought the place. He was not from here, had never even been here before. He was just looking for somewhere in the mountains that felt right. And it did. Now he lives here full-time and invites others to share it. Aulus Coliving is community-focused but not forced. There are communal dinners four nights a week and a family meeting on Thursday evenings to plan what is ahead. But beyond that structure, Edouard steps back. He wants the connection to happen the way it actually does: bumping into someone in the kitchen while waiting for your coffee, having breakfast with the same people a few days in a row, slowly getting to know each other through the small daily moments rather than organised activities. Everybody here is working on something. That shared rhythm gives the place its balance. You work, you go outside, you eat together, you wind down. Hiking trails start right from the village. In winter there is skiing. The village itself is tiny but alive, with a supermarket, a crepe place, a pizza spot, two cafes, and a spa with thermal baths, all within a two-minute walk. You can get here without a car, with a direct bus and train connection from Toulouse. The honest downside: there are church bells. Edouard cannot fix that, and the next mayor election is in six years.Work & WiFi
- WiFi download and upload speeds of 500 Mbps each
- 4G/5G hotspot backup available; internet interruptions are extremely rare
- Two coworking spaces: one social, one silent, with a total of 8 workstations
- Ergonomic chairs at all workstations
- Work desk included in every private room
- Generator or UPS backup in place for the rare power outage
- No wired ethernet option currently available
- No dedicated phone booth or call room, but early and late calls can be taken without disturbing others
Community & Social
- Communal dinners four evenings a week, Monday to Thursday, with residents taking turns to participate
- Weekly family meeting on Thursday evenings to look back at the week and plan what is ahead
- Regular activities including farmer's market visits, local restaurant outings, weekend hikes, morning yoga, and HIIT sessions
- A full-time on-site host who facilitates rather than manages, creating space for organic connection rather than a packed activity calendar
- Edouard's view is that the real connection happens in the small daily moments: breakfast with the same people, a coffee in the kitchen, a familiar face on day one when you return
- The dinners and the weekly meeting are the framework
- Everything else grows from there
- Residents tend to stay a month or more, which means you genuinely get to know the people around you
Comfort & Living
- Private rooms come in two types: standard double (12m2, ensuite bathroom) and premium double (15-18m2, ensuite with bathtub)
- Shared rooms have two beds and a private bathroom for the room
- All rooms have blackout curtains, a lock on the door, and enough space for a yoga mat
- Linen and towels are provided and changed with weekly room cleaning
- Heating is included; there is no air conditioning
- Fully equipped shared kitchen and living room available
- Garden and terrace for outdoor use
- On-site gym and fitness area
- Free drinking water, coffee, and tea provided
- Laundry machine available at 2€ per load, not included in the price
- Food and personal transport are not included and are at the guest's own expense
- Walls are well soundproofed between rooms; footsteps from above may occasionally be heard
Location & Surroundings
- Located in the small village of Aulus-les-Bains in the French Pyrenees
- Supermarket, two cafes/bars/restaurants, a pizza place, a crepe restaurant, and a spa with thermal baths are all within a 2-minute walk
- Several hiking trails start directly from the village
- Nearby activities include hiking, cycling, skiing, kayaking, canyoning, and climbing
- No car needed for daily life; everything essential is walkable
- Bus stop is less than 2 minutes from the coliving, with a direct bus and train connection to Toulouse and Toulouse airport
- Nearest airport is approximately 2 hours by car or 3 hours by bus and train
- More food and shopping options open up within a 20-minute drive
- Each season offers something different: snow and ski in winter, mountain hikes in summer, colourful scenery in autumn
- The neighbourhood is extremely safe
Perfect for
Remote workers and anyone with a project they are actively working on. People who want a real home base in nature, not just a holiday stop. Those who appreciate organic community over organised social pressure. Mountain lovers, but also people who just want a quieter, healthier pace of life. Solo travellers or couples looking for a mix of focus and genuine connection. Dog owners are welcome, with conditions.
Not right for
People looking for a short holiday with a hotel-style experience. Anyone who needs a big-city lifestyle, nightlife, or constant new stimulation. Guests who want parties several times a week; the village is quiet and that is the point. Light sleepers who cannot tolerate church bells. Stays shorter than 2 weeks.
Aulus Coliving
A home base in the French Pyrenees, where you come back to familiar faces, morning coffee in the kitchen, and mountains right outside the door.
Use this code when booking directly with this co-living.
Meet the host
Edouard Renard
Contact
hello@auluscoliving.com
+33674594715
Amenities
29 amenities available
Amenities
29 amenities available
How to book
- Book directly via the website at auluscoliving.com.
- Mention Coliving Community when you enquire.
- Use code CCAULUS100 at checkout to get 100€ off your first booking.
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