Location: Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (Carcassonne Center, Walking Distance to Cité & Restaurants)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8)
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 1860's, spans 3000 square feet of living space on two floors. The ground floor includes a newly remodeled kitchen, dining room that seats 12, large living room and separate library and a half bath. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms, all with fireplaces and large windows opening either to the garden or the street. The master bedroom has a private bathroom, the smallest bedroom has a private half bath, and the two remaining bedrooms share a full bathroom. Three of the four bedrooms can be configured with either a queen-sized bed or two single beds, to comfortably accomodate various groups.
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
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Three of the four bedrooms can be configured with either a queen bed or two twin beds, so we can easily accomodate couples or singles. Summer kitchen with wood BBQ & casual seating, outdoor dining table seats 10, outdoor living area with umbrella, iPod stereo, Wi-Fi and printer/scanner/copier
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 2 bicycles provided for guest use, bicycle on Canal du Midi towpath, kayak on River Aude only 100 m from house,
Rate Details (In Euros)
Jul-Aug .............................................. €1500/week
Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct .. €190-245/night (3 night min) .. €1200/week
Jan-Mar and Nov-Dec .. €140-180/night (3 night min) .. € 900/week
Xmas / New Year ...................................... €1200/week
Payment via credit card, Pay Pal, check or bank transfer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
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.
Why the Owner Chose Carcassonne
We wanted a vacation home in the center of a small city - walking distance shops, restaurants and tourist sights. After all, who wants to get in the car for fresh croissants every morning when you're on vacation?
Carcassonne is lively but safe city, with about 50,000 residents. The Cite is the largest restored castle in all of Europe, attracting 3M 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 Plage" :-).
The Unique Benefits of this House
Walk to everywhere! Also, two bicycles for guest use. And if you really want a rental car, there's plenty of free on-street parking directly in front of the house.
Property Photos
- Two story stone house from 1860s with south-facing garden - Vacation House Close to a Medieval Castle, in Carcassonne France.
- Formal living room with French doors leading to garden - Vacation House Close to a Medieval Castle, in Carcassonne France.
- The more casual library also has French doors leading to garden - Vacation House Close to a Medieval Castle, in Carcassonne France.
- New custom kitchen with two sinks, lots of counterspace and seating for six
- Master bedroom with private bath
- Carcassonne's 13th century walled castle, is only 15 min walk from the house
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #198938
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