Location: Caunes Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (1:15 hour from Toulouse Airport, 30 minutes from Carcassonne)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: House
Maison des Remparts, is located on the old fortified village wall that once encircled Caunes-Minervois. This 150-year-old village house has been tastefully renovated and filled with antiques.
The house was renovated by French artisans using local materials, with antique tiles, doors, and fixtures throughout, but with modern central heating and plumbing. Antiques decorate every room, and there are exposed wooden beams in the ceilings.
Beds have duvets and French linens. The well equipped gourmet kitchen has an antique vigneron (winemaker) table,
and leads outside to the kitchen terrace with a dipping pool or to the adjacent dining room.
There are three terrces for outdoor living and dining. In June 2004 we installed a dipping pool cum fountain. The lion head came from an antique market in Béziers and the border tiles were handmade by a local potter in Caunes. Bring your laptop and stay in touch with friends and family. We have an ADSL Broadband wireless gateway to make connection to the Internet and your e-mail easier and faster than ever.
Fully equipped central heat and ceiling fans, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, music sound system with CD's, satellite TV with DVD Player and DVD's (code one and two ), telephone with answering machine, ADSL high speed internet hookup with computer printer, barbeque, fine french linens and towels provided with house, two hair dryers.
This is not the typical house rental. It is our second home and has many amenities.
Three bedrooms (sleeps five comfortably): one queen bed; two twins that can be made into a queen bed and one twin bed. Three bathrooms plus water closet (two full bathrooms with showers, one bathroom with tub and sink only, one water closet with toilet and sink).
Professional gourmet kitchen. Dining room with seating for eight to ten and also outdoor dining tables. Sitting room "snug" with fireplace. Three terraces with views of village gardens, vines and the rooftops and a peek of the 12th century abbey.
We chose a village house because we wanted to become a part of the French village life. Rather than staying in a fancy tourist resort, become a part of a village for a week or more. Buy your daily baguette at one of the two bakeries, shop at the village truck market twice a week, have a drink at one of the two cafes or dine at the Hotel D'Alibert in Caunes.
Near Caunes there are many day adventures such as wine tasting, walking tours, cave visits, half day barge tours, horseback riding, visits to historic sites, but experiencing village life may be the most memorable.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace : With wood provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : The queen bed on the top floor can be made up as two twin beds.
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Lots of CD's of all kinds
- Private Pool : A small shallow dipping pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3)
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private Dipping Pool,
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Not Suitable for Children : Because of the dipping pool and location we feel that children under the age of 8 years old are not appropriate.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Boating
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine tasting is available in the area. This property is in the heart of the Languedoc wine country, surrounded by vineyards. The area is known for its red wine, which is usually blend of Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre and Syrah grapes.
Rate Details (In Euros)
October 29-December 17, 2011..€650/wk.
December 17-December 31, 2011..€800/wk. 2 week minimum
December 31, 2011-April 7, 2012..€650/wk.
April 7- May 26, 2012..€800/wk.
May 26-September 29, 2012..€995/wk.
September 29-October 27, 2012..€800/wk.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Dipping pool and view from kitchen terrace - Caunes Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France - Holiday Home - Travel & Tourism
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- Snug with fireplace and TV - Caunes Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France - Holiday Home - Travel & Tourism
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- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen - Caunes Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France - Holiday Home - Travel & Tourism
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- Large bedroom on first floor
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- Bedroom Terrace
Traveler Reviews (4)
Loved this house!
Guest: Sandi & Bonnie
(Nyack, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/21/11
This house is just as perfect as advertised and more. The reading nook is cozy and comfy but who had time to be in there. There is a to die for kitchen to cook in. There is a comfy little spot in the kitchen for coffee. We loved dining out by the dipping pool with the fountain running. The house is well appointed and shows lots of attention has been paid to decorating. It was clean and made our time very relaxing. The bedrooms are a good size with comfortable beds and luxury linens. The town is just big enough to get your bearings. There are a few restaurants in town that we tried. The owners leave lots of info for you to look at. There is a winery next door that makes some great reds. There were four of us and we had more than enough room. Loved every minute we spent in this house and Caunes.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Maison des Remparts - in Caunes Minervois
Guest: M & T
(Ottawa Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
We loved our month at the very private, bright and hugely tasteful house in the medieval village of Caunes. The listing description was quite accurate, but did not say we would fall in love with this home. All the photos were accurate, but it exceeded the photos, by its tasteful decor, thoughtful touches, efficient and totally enjoyable, fully equipped kitchen and wireless connectivity. The house if full of light, because it is the last house on the street, and all the rooms look out onto the gardens outside the ramparts. Yet it is exceedingly private, since we could see out but no one could see in, due to the positioning of the walls and general outlook of the house. The owners were extremely helpful, answering lots of questions, and there are several binders with up-to-date information about the village and the region. The house can accomodate two couples easily with lots of privacy and there is also a third small bedroom and another option for a short term guest as well. The patios and terraces were small, but completely useable and pleasant. The house stayed cool in hot weather and has heating if needed. We would most definitely and highly recommend this house to anyone who wants a truly special place to call home in Minervois, Languedoc region.
Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind words. One of the reasons we like to rent our home is that we get to share it with people like you. We found the “Ten Reasons to Love the Languedoc” that you wrote to be highly entertaining and have made it available for future guests to read. The most interesting people make their way to Maison des Remparts. We also want to thank you for taking such good care of the house during your visit. –Daphne and Dennis
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
Guest: Mari
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Date of Stay: 07/12/08
Review Submitted: 09/04/10
We are now back at home in Sweden after our long stay in your wonderful house in Caunes. We found the town and the house very relaxing and enjoyed our stay tremendously, especially the dipping pool which gave much pleasure to us all after our jogging tours in the vineyards every other night. Mari Sweden July 08
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Guest: Joanne
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Date of Stay: 06/13/09
Review Submitted: 09/04/10
Hi Dennis and Daphne I just want to thank you for the most wonderful experience you've given us by sharing Maison Des Remparts. It was a battle well worth fighting for to stay in your home and well and truly lived up to expectations. Maison Des Remparts was truly my dream home, the wall sconces and mirrors were incredible, every little detail amazing, and the kitchen tiles, it just goes on. It was great to see the renovation photo album, to understand the mammoth job you took on. The village and people are just charming and on travelling the area we realized this is the most special village to stay in. We wined and dined at the Marches et Pique-Niqued at the Abbey with the locals one night and went for a night of classical music another, the arts and culture an unexpected surprise. And of course I have to mention Hotel D'Alibert and the host, the most amazing and kooky dining experience ever! So thank you for helping me fulfill one of my lifelong dreams in your delightful French home, I just wish I was still there! Many thanks Joanne from Australia
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