Two-story stone house built in the 1860s in the center of Carcassonne
Location: Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (Carcassonne Center, Walking Distance to Cité & Restaurants) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: City center house, large family rental, villa, vacation rental home, Carcassonne
Maison Juliette is a beautiful and luxurious stone house in the center of Carcassonne, perfect for large families or groups of friends.
The house, built in the 1860s, spans 3000 square feet of living space on two floors. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms, all with fireplaces and large windows opening either to the garden or the street. Three of the four bedrooms can be configured with either a queen-sized bed or two single beds, to comfortably accomodate couples or singles. The master bedroom has a private bathroom, the smallest bedroom has a private half bath, and the two remaining bedrooms share a full bathroom. The ground floor includes a newly remodeled kitchen, dining room that seats 12, large living room and separate library and a half bath. (See floor plans in photos section)
The entire house has 12 foot ceilings with crown molding and marble fireplaces in each room. The ground floor has beautiful hand-made terrazzo mosaic floors, and the upstairs has parquet wood floors.
A landscaped garden offers a beautiful oasis where you can enjoy the outdoors in complete privacy. The summer kitchen and garden dining area provide a casual and comfortable setting for enjoying summertime meals outdoors.
Maison Juliette is situated in the heart of Carcassonne, midway between the medieval walled Cité and the Bastide St. Louis, Carcassonne's commercial center. No car is required - enjoy a different kind of holiday in the center of a lively city.
Carcassonne is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. La Cité de Carcassonne, one of the largest and best-restored medieval castles in France, is only a 15 minute walk from Maison Juliette. Every year, over 3 million people visit this medieval walled castle and and transported back in time. The Canal du Midi, a 240 km canal that connects the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, is the most popular pleasure waterway in Europe and is also a 15-minute walk from the house.
The riverbank, with its beautiful walking paths offering views of the Cité, is only 1 block from the house. Numerous restaurants, shops and bakeries are within a 1/4 mile walk. An internet cafe, post office, several ATMs and the train station are within 1/2 mile.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Inside laundry room available for guest use.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Clean linens provided weekly.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of free unlimited parking along the riverbank, including some spaces large enough for an RV or small trailer.
- Wood Fireplace (7) : Fireplaces in each room are now decorative only.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : Three of four bedrooms can be configured with either a queen-sized bed or two single beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (6) : House can have up to six twin beds.
- Crib : Let us know if you'd like the crib set up before your arrival.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : TV with French channels.
- DVD
- Video Library : Video library of about 60 DVDs, mostly English-language films, a few French films with subtitles, and some children's films.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : We have an iPod stereo - bring your iPod so you can enjoy your favorite music. We also have a CD library, mostly American bands from the 70s and 80s.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : New custom kitchen built in 2008, includes two sinks, two refridgerators, both electric and gas cooktops, microwave/convection oven, regular oven and steam oven. Room for multiple cooks, bar seating for six.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is fully equipped, based on feedback from my friends who are gourmet cooks!
- Refrigerator (2) : An American-sized refridgerator in kitchen, plus a small undercounter refridgerator in the summer kitchen.
- Dishwasher : Full-sized dishwasher can handle cleanups for large groups.
- Microwave : Undercounter microwave can also function as a convection oven.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : South-facing brick patio is walled for privacy. We provide outdoor dining furniture for 10 people, plus 4 teak arm chairs around a teak coffee table.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Free unlimited internet access.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : For telephone service at the house, many guests use Skype on their iPhone or laptop, over the WiFi network. USB printer/scanner/copier also provided.
- Other Amenities
- City location easy walk to all sights of Carcassonne. Plenty of free on-street parking directly in front of house. Summer kitchen with wood BBQ & casual seating, outdoor dining table seats 10, outdoor living area with umbrella,
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : While all bedrooms are upstairs, a few guests with wheelchair-bound children have found the house comfortable, due to its large rooms and wide hallways.
- Kid Friendly : Children are welcome. We provide a crib, high chair and plastic kid-friendly dishes. The walled garden allows kids to play outside safely. There are a variety of card and board games, plus a selection of family-oriented movies on DVD.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Bicycle on Canal du Midi towpath (bike rental available at local bike shop just 700m from house), Kayak on River Aude only 100 m from house.
Rate Details (In Euros or US Dollars)
Jan-Mar and Nov-Dec .. €180-225/night (3 night min) ... € 900/week
Apr-June ............. €260-325/night (3 night min) ... €1300/week
Jul-Aug ............................................... €1800/week
Sep-Oct .............. €260-325/night (3 night min) ... €1300/week
Xmas / New Year ....................................... €1300/week
Lower nightly rate applies Sun-Thu; higher rate applies Fri-Sat.
Payment via check, credit card, Pay Pal or bank transfer.
Payment in US dollars is welcome, will convert using current exchange rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Maison Juliette: Luxury 4 BR Home in Center of Carcassonne
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Carcassonne
We wanted a vacation home in the center of a small city - walking distance shops, restaurants and tourist sights - so we could relax and experience the European pedestrian-centered lifestyle, and our teenagers could be independent but still safe.
Carcassonne is friendly city with about 50,000 residents. The Cite is the largest restored castle in all of Europe, attracting three million visitors each year. Carcassonne is far enough south that the weather is temperate all year. The beach is only a 45-minute drive away - unless you count the lake, which the locals call "Carcassonne Beach" :-).
The Unique Benefits at this House
Walk to everywhere! And if you really want a rental car, there's plenty of free on-street parking directly in front of the house.
One of the largest and best-restored medieval castles in France, with 3 million visitors/year. The medieval walled town lies on the right bank of the River Aude and is featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It has 52 towers and 2 rings of town walls making a total of 3 km of battlements. It is still home today to its population of approximately 120 and it boasts a large number of shops and craftsmen.
Place Carnot is the central square of Carcassonne. Markets here every Tues, Thu and Sat mornings. Bistros serve drinks & food every day.
If you arrive by train with a rolling suitcase, you can walk the 1/2 mile to Maison Juliette.
Served by RyanAir, with flights from Brussels, London and many other UK airports. Also, the Toulouse airport is just 1 hr to the northwest.
Most popular pleasure waterway in Europe, this 17thC canal connects Mediterranean to Atlantic. Walk or cycle along the tree-shaded tow paths. Or take the 2.5 hr boat trip that departs opposite the train station with commentary in English.
Stroll along the riverfront walking paths, just 100 yds from the house.
Restaurant Le Magnac - a great casual restaurant with shaded patio. Just 1/2 mile walk from the house.
Le Restaurant Saint Jean, in the center of the medieval city.
Grocery store is just a half-mile walk. We provide a rolling shopping cart so you can do all your shopping on foot.
Evasion Deux Roues offers bicycle rental for just 15 euros/day or 75 euros/week.
Carcassonne has three public swimming pools, including this one right along the riverbank, which is 3/4 mile from Maison Juliette.
Owner's Map of Carcassonne
Maison Juliette is owned by two California couples: Eric and Jeannine and their good friends, Ian and Sue.
Eric grew up in Paris and always dreamed of owning a second home in the south of France. His wife Jeannine was easily convinced of the wisdom of this idea :-), and their enthusiasm soon infected their close friends, Sue & Ian.
Property Photos
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- Two-story stone house built in the 1860s in the center of Carcassonne - Vacation House Close to a Medieval Castle, in Carcassonne France.
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- Formal living room with French doors leading to garden - Vacation House Close to a Medieval Castle, in Carcassonne France.
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- The more casual library also has French doors leading to garden, plus desk & bar - Vacation House Close to a Medieval Castle, in Carcassonne France.
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- New custom kitchen with two sinks, lots of counterspace and seating for six
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- Master bedroom has French doors to the garden, fireplace and private bathroom
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- Floor plan of downstairs living areas (approx 1600 sq. ft downstairs)
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- Floor plan of upstairs bedrooms & bathrooms (approx 1400 sq. ft.)
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- Carcassonne's 13th century walled castle, is only 15 min walk from the house
Traveler Reviews (12)
Ideal for group of adult family or friends
Guest: francophile
(Mokena, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/28/11
Review Submitted: 10/15/11
This vintage home has character, charm, and excellent spaces to gather. Multiple living areas and bedrooms are spacious and well-appointed. Kitchen has every serving item and tool needed. Maison Juliette is truly a home, with warmth and convenience. We were greeted personally by a manager upon arrival. Geoff was personable, welcoming, and thorough in his overview of the home's amenities and requirements. The main drawback for some travelers would be stairs. It's a good climb (24 steps my sister-in-law counted) to the second floor bedrooms. Also, for people with limited walking ability, La Cite' and the central part of town are 25 and 15 minute walks, respectively. If you can manage the walking, Maison Juliette will be a memorable part of your stay in Carcassone.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing.
All Girls Stay in Carcassonne
Guest: Dotty
(Cypress)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/14/11
We were 4 sisters traveling in Southern France and spent the week at Maison Juliette. It was a pure delight. The web page was very accurate to our experience. It was nicely appointed and clean. The bedrooms were enormous with lovely decor. Bathrooms were decadent. There was plenty dining and space to relax and spend time together after a day of sightseeing. The kitchen was well stocked and equipped On street parking was not a problem and we had a spot right in front of the house each evening. Jeaninne the owner was very responsive when we emailed questions
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect Place
Guest: 40th anniversary
(Oak Ridge, TN USA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/05/11
Maison Juliette was exactly as advertised; an elegant home in the center of Carcassonne. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, eat and drink. We made coq au vin one night and ate on the terrace with a full moon overhead. Spectacular. Bedrooms are large with fresh linens and comfy beds. It is an easy walk to the boulanergie for morning croissants. La Cite, the walled city, is also within walking distance. We rented bikes one day to go to the St. Hilaire Abbey, 18K from Carcassonne and a beautiful trip through the vineyards along the way. You cannot go wrong when you stay here.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Wonderful Property!!!
Guest: Kim
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10
Review Submitted: 07/21/11
This was a wonderful house in a great City. The house looked just like the pictures. We loved the location and the City. We would stay here again and again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Excellent base for exploration!
Guest: Family of 7
(Belgium)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/22/11
My family absolutely adored the spacious home! It was a vacation in itself, in a safe part of town and near the citadel. We felt right at home and would definitely book it again if we come back to the area! Thanks to the owners and their attentive agent who made sure we had everything we needed upon arrival and throughout our stay!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Christmas is Carcassonne
Guest: Barbara
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
My husband and I and our 26 year old son and his girlfriend spent a "magical" Christmas is Maison Juilette. The house is fit for a elegantly, causal occassion which is exactly what we wanted this Christmas. The listing is accurate to what you will discover, but I feel our discovery was more than expected. The property is very clean and very well maintained, Lesa, the property manager is a very nice and professional woman. She did some unasked grocery shopping for us when she found out our fight had been delayed, which was above and beyond. The walk to the walled city is lovely and the restaurants there are delicious. The Hotel de la Cite is a Michelin one star and it is welcoming and amazing. We had another delicious dinner at La Marquiere and they are extra friendly and such great food. We stopped in several taverns and bistros for wine and each one was great. We enjoyed the lighted ferris wheel on Christmas night which showed the walled city so beautifully lit. We rented a car and explored 4 Cathar Castles and along with the gorge and a wine tasting stop, made for a wonderful, easy exciting day trip of the area. Had our stay been longer we would have enjoyed cooking in the spacious and well layed out kitchen, We are gourmet cooks and our stove in the states was brought over by us from France, so we value kitchen space and this is a kitchen to make great dinners. I would love to return in the spring and summer to use the private and gorgeous outside garden space and visit the beaches. We travel the world and have experienced rental homes- Maison Juilette is outstanding,
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Guest: Mark
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Date of Stay: 10/24/09
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
We had an absolutely fantastic week in Carcassonne. The house was beautiful, the weather perfect and Carcassonne and the surrounding countryside were magical. We certainly hope to return for a holiday there again in the not too distant future. We have told a number of our friends about the house and many of them have looked at the web site and are keen to arrange a stay in your lovely house.
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Guest: Richard
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Date of Stay: 11/01/09
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
We thought your maison was amazing, the only problem being that we were only there a couple of nights. We have no complaints at all, and your Australian representative was a friendly and helpful – and for us a native voice in a sea of French!
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Guest: Helena
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Date of Stay: 03/12/10
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
We had the most amazing time and the house was much more than I could ever have imagined. It was a celebration for my sister’s upcoming wedding and she was absolutely thrilled too.
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Guest: John L
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Date of Stay: 04/07/10
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
As advertised, your house is in an excellent location. We would certainly recommend it to any future holidaymakers. The bakeries are superb, but we did find things a little expensive for eight people to eat out. This didn't however stop us from having a really good family holiday. May we also thank especially your housekeeper, Hassiba, as she was very happy and helpful. May we also mention that most nights we did play tennis, and once again the French people were extremely pleasant and helpful.
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