Aulus Coliving
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About Aulus Coliving
Aulus Coliving is a community-focused coliving space opening August 2026 in Aulus-les-Bains, a small village in the French Pyrenees, 2 hours south of Toulouse. With 9 ensuite rooms for 10–15 people, it offers a cosy, family-like atmosphere surrounded by mountains — a paradise for nature lovers who also need reliable fiber optic internet to work remotely.
Origin story
Edouard discovered the world of colivings five years ago while starting a more nomadic life and building an online business. The experience was transformative — he made great friendships and discovered many inspiring places along the way. That journey motivated him to create his own coliving and share it with others, leading to the founding of Aulus Coliving in the French Pyrenees.
Community philosophy
Aulus Coliving places a strong focus on building a stable and long-lasting community, rather than simply renting out rooms. The goal is for residents to create memories together and build long-lasting friendships.
Four family dinners per week (Monday to Thursday) bring everyone together over a meal — a nod to the French tradition of living to eat, not eating to live. Residents split into teams and take turns cooking, keeping things convivial and collaborative.
Once a week, a family meeting gathers everyone to plan shared activities — hikes, ski trips, restaurant outings, board game nights, skill-shares, and more. Residents are encouraged to propose activities and take initiative.
The coliving strives to find a good balance between personal time and communal living, so that everyone can feel safe, grow, share, learn, and have fun. Guests are vetted to ensure they fit within the community — which is considered good for both the individual and the group.
Hosts
Work
Amenities
Spaces
Coworking (calls allowed)
Kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Garden
Terrace
Balconies
Rooms
Standard Room
Premium Room
Shared Room
Food
Communal meals
Nearby vendors
- Small supermarket (3min walk)Small supermarket within a 3-minute walk from the coliving.
- Local produce shop (3min walk)Shop with local products including bread and cheese, within a 3-minute walk from the coliving.
Activities
Location
Aulus-les-Bains is a small mountain village nestled in the Ariège department of the Occitanie region, in the French Pyrenees, at an altitude of 750 metres. Located at the head of the Garbet river valley, the village is surrounded by lush, forested mountains with peaks reaching up to 2,698 metres — a paradise for nature lovers, with fresh mountain air and birdsong as the backdrop to daily life.
The village is known for its thermal springs and spa complex, several Belle Époque buildings, and its proximity to the Guzet-Neige ski resort (20 minutes away). It is popular in winter for skiing and in summer for hiking and cycling. Iconic local landmarks include the Cascade d'Ars waterfall, a one-hour walk away, and challenging cycling climbs like the Col de Latrappe and Col d'Agnes, which start directly from the village.
While the village is small and somewhat remote — with a population of just over 130 — it has a charming and self-contained feel. The overall atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, with direct access to nature from the doorstep.
Getting around
- Limited walkabilitySmall supermarket, restaurants, café, spa, hiking trails all within 3-minute walk; ski station requires bus or car.
- Local busPublic regional bus service accessible from the village; buses run to nearby towns.Destinations: Neighboring towns and villages in the Ariège valley; ski station (Guzet-Neige) accessible by bus in winter.
- Shared carCarpool with other coliving guests who have cars; no formal car rental mentioned.Destinations: Ski resort Guzet-Neige (20 minutes), Saint-Girons (35 km), Tarascon-sur-Ariège (25 km), wider Pyrenees region.
- Free parkingAulus-les-Bains is a small mountain village where street parking is generally available. No specific on-site parking details are mentioned, but the village is small enough that parking nearby should not be an issue.
Getting there
How to get to Aulus Coliving from the nearest transportation hubs:
Toulouse (city center / train station)
Any origin (by car)
Policies
Stay restrictions
- 30 nights minimum
Guest restrictions
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Children not allowed
- Pets not allowed
Payment & cancellation policy
Prepayment (30 nights)
First month's payment (wire transfer) due at booking confirmation, after being accepted.
before check-in
Full credit (valid for 24 months)
If you cancel your stay 30 or more days before arriving, the first month payment is returned as a deposit (voucher) for your next stay, valid within 24 months.
before check-in
No refund
If you cancel less than 30 days before arriving, you lose the first month payment — no refund.
Payment (full)
Remaining months paid month by month at the beginning of each month during the stay.