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Agde-'Black Pearl of the Med'- Spacious River Town House, Sunny Roof Terrace

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Agde on the river Hérault
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Kitchen dining room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81614.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Agde, Occitanie
  • Cap d'Agde Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Aqualand Cap d'Agde
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Agde-'Black Pearl of the Med'- Spacious River Town House, Sunny Roof Terrace


A grand three bedrooms, two bathrooms house with secluded roof terrace- panoramic views in the heart of the medieval town of Agde – a picturesque and busy fishing port on the river Herault. The ground floor consists of a sitting room featuring a huge 18c bread oven, a dining room and a large well-equipped kitchen. The light and airy bedrooms are on the first and second floor, the top double bedroom has en suite bathroom. The house has been carefully restored and furnished with antiques.
Other houses available in the same location, see ref # 11173256 & 11173257

In the heart of this medieval town of Agde - A colourful and busy fishing port on the river Herault. Shops, market, restaurants and cafe/bars are around the corner. 4 km from beautiful sandy beaches and golf. 5min walk from the train station. 2min walk to the Canal du Midi. Airport -10km

The International Airport : At Montpellier is 30 min drive form Agde. Other nearby airports - Carcassonne, Perpignan, and Nimes 1hr drive and BEZIERS-AGDE airport -10km away.
Driving from Clermont Ferrand arrive to Agde via the spectacular viaduct over the Tarn gorge - Norman Foster's splendid bridge at Millau - It carries the A75 auto route high into the clouds... and Agde is then only an hour away to the south.


Carcassonne: and the castles of the Cathars are an easy drive away to the west. The dramatic gorges and caves of the stunning Haut-Languedoc national park are close inland. To the east the Camargue, the great nature reserve the home of white horses and black bulls. Nearby is the nature reserve of Bagnas and the beautiful lake ‘Etange de Thau’ with its oysters and mussels beds and rose-pink flamingos, also a wonderful place for boating and wind-surfing. 5 mins to the vibrant resort town of Cap d'Agde which offers the usual pleasures of the Med - nightclubs, cinemas....Aqualand, the popular water theme park and the famous private naturist quarter!(though you don't come across it unless you look for it)

Property manager

Nira Chidgey

Languages

English, French
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Agde

Located in Agde, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cap d'Agde Beach and Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde. Pirates World and Aqualand Cap d'Agde are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Agde, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Cap d'Agde Mediterranean Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Port du Cap d'Agde - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cap d'Agde Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Aqualand Cap d'Agde - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Agde Station - 11 min walk
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Capitaine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café du Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mare Nostrum - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Amiral - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Agde-'Black Pearl of the Med'- Spacious River Town House, Sunny Roof Terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Agde-'Black Pearl of the Med'- Spacious River Town House, Sunny Roof Terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Agde-'Black Pearl of the Med'- Spacious River Town House, Sunny Roof Terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Agde-'Black Pearl of the Med'- Spacious River Town House, Sunny Roof Terrace located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Agde Cathedral and Musée Agathois Jules Baudou. Canal du Midi and Pirates World are also within 3 miles (5 km). Agde Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house

If you want to experince the old Agde you are perfect here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mairee N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Agde

Nice big old property but had to make own beds on arrival and no supply of hand towels or soap. Place needed a good spring clean. Kitchen fully equipped and a decent supply of bed linen. Sadly the area left a lot to be desired - a short distance away in an alley groups of youths gathered from early evening until late. We were harassed a few times walking home. However property very close to bus and train so made it easy for sightseeing and beaches were lovely. Great weather too
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kersten B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustikal und Gemütlich

Für alle die es urig, rustikal und historisch mögen, der ideale Ort. Die Ausstattung ist gut, WLAN sollte aber noch angeboten werden. Für eine große Gruppe oder Familie (mit großen Kindern) sehr zu empfehlen. Die Dachterasse mit Blick über die Altstadt von Agde ist beeindruckend. Das Parken ist etwas schwierig, besonders wenn Markt ist (der ist dafür direkt nebenan). Alle Parkplätze sind aber kostenlos. Wir können die Wohnung sehr empfehlen für alle die keinen Kommerz und Luxus brauchen oder wollen.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Julia B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Viele Treppen

Wer gerne in einem lebendigen Museum Urlaub machen möchte ist in diesem 400 Jahre altem Steinhaus genau richtig. Es ist durch die vielen Treppen für Familien mit Kleinkindern sehr ungeeignet, da diese auch nicht Kindersicher sind. Die Dachterrasse mit der Aussicht auf den Sonnenuntergang entschädigt die Lautstärke durch die Motorroller aus der Nachbarschaft. Man darf keinen mitteleuropäischen Standard bei Sauberkeit und Erneuerungen erwarten, dafür aber südfranzösischen Flair.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe maison très calme

Le séjour passé dans cette maison a été particulièrement agréable. La plage est à 10 min en voiture, le marché présent sur la place d'à côté propose tout ce dont nous avons eu besoin pendant une semaine et le toit-terrasse offre une superbe vue pour les petits déjeuners et/ou les apéros. La maison offre tout de même un charme assez ancien qui peut déplaire à certains. Néanmoins, les propriétaires sont des gens très sympathiques et ouverts à la discussion qui pourront vous fournir tout un panel d'informations. C'est avec plaisir que nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Corinne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Meilleur terrace d'adge!

La maison est magnifique, décorée avec beaucoup de gout. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la terrace avec vue magnifique et coucher de soleil grandiose. Très beau volume et très bon accueil.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Altstadthaus in Agde

Vorsichtig renoviertes Altstadthaus in den verwinkelten Gassen von Agde, ausgestattet mit historischen Möbeln. Es handelt sich um ein einfach eingerichtetes Haus in dem die historische Bausubstanz weitgehend erhalten wurde. Es wurde mit einer Küche und zwei Bädern zu einer großen Ferienwohnung aufgewertet. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind in naher Umgebung vorhanden. Parkmöglichkeiten direkt am Haus gibt es keine, kostenlose Parkplätze in der näheren Umgebung sind genügend vorhanden. Die Gastgeber wohnen am Ort und sind falls notwendig jederzeit erreichbar.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agde 2019

Great location, authentic French House, lovely large bedrooms, roof garden was excellent for sun bathing and Alfresco dining. Hosts readily available if needed and response time to emails 1st class. Beaches in easy reach by foot, bus or bike and even boat bus as is canal midi. A very enjoyable stay was had by all our party.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Laurent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartement centre ville

Logement bien situé ce qui favorise l'accès aux commerces et aux marchés ainsi que les balades dans la vieille ville restée typique. Logement a caractère historique et bien aménagé. Un petit bémol par rapport aux escaliers qui sont très hauts et qui limites l'accès aux personnes à mobilité fragile. Propriétaires sympathiques.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Axel W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nur im Hochsommer zu empfehlen

Der alte Stall des Stadthauses wurde eigentlich schön hergerichtet. Allerdings war das alte Gemäuer zum Zeitpunkt unserer Besuchs im Frühsommer muffig und sehr kalt. Ein Aufenthalt im Haus war eigentlich nicht möglich, trotz angenehmer, warmer Temperaturen draußen war es im Haus unangenehm kühl. Die Betten im ersten Geschoß sind unbequem und das Bad ist in einem schlechten Zustand und auch einfach schlecht gemacht. Nur im Hochsommer zu empfehlen, Camping-Standard....
Stayed 13 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henning A.

super house! wonderfuö people!

We had a wonderful time at your house in Agde, thank you for your kindness. I already left a good review on the website and we will definitely contact you whenever we visit the region to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Very Nice House Good Location

The house is in a great location in the old town on a quiet narrow street. It's just a minute’s walk from the shops and the Rue du 4 Septembre with its array of bars and restaurants. Here you will also find the several street markets during the week. These are excellent for food, bargain fashion goods and bric à brac. The shops nearby include a Petit Casino, a fishmongers and a fruit and veg shop. There are two boulangeries about 3 minutes walk away! The house itself is a large traditional townhouse. It is spacious and cool in the heat. The house is attractive and well equipped. It has three floors plus a secluded roof terrace. There are three flights of stairs leading to the roof terrace. From the terrace there are good views over the roof tops of the old town towards the cathedral tower and onwards to the distant Pyrenees. The roof terrace was our favourite place for breakfast and in the early evening - for nibbles and wine. It’s a good idea to use a bag to carry stuff up and down. I probably wouldn’t recommend the stairs if you are infirm or for young children. The house is only 10-15 minute’s walk from the train station which is also where you will find the bus stop for the shuttle bus for Béziers Airport. We didn’t have a car. We used the cheap and reliable public transport. Pick up maps, bus timetables and other information at the Office de Tourisme (they have wifi too). However, a good way to get around the Agde area, including the nearby beaches and marinas of the Cap d’Agde and Grau d’Agde, is by bicycle. You can also walk from the house to the beaches at Grau d’Agde. Simply follow the path by the river down to the sea. It takes 20-25 minutes. We walked down and returned by bus. In fact we particularly liked Grau d’Agde. The beach is excellent and safe for bathing and there is a good choice of attractive riverside bars, shops and restaurants. Agde restaurants we recommend are – Mare Nostrum (on the river near the cathedral). La Ribote (creperie) and Vins et Produits du Terroir both on Rue de l’Amour. Nearby towns to visit include – Pézenas (by bus) - Visit the Museum of Doors. Marseillan (by bus) – Walk around the streets of the old town and the waterfront. Visit Noilly Prat for tasters. Béziers (by train or bus) – Like Agde, Béziers is one of the oldest towns in France. From Béziers there is a 1€ train line running north along the Orb valley. Sète (by train) – Interesting attractive waterfront town known as the ‘Venice of Languedoc’.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue J.

fantastic location and wonderful view

Great location right in old town centre but peaceful lovely road. The best bit is the roof terrace but beware of 80+ stairs to get there from the ground floor, Well equipped and comfortable beds/berooms. The ground floor is very dark and can feel oppressive. However, staying in this piece of history is a real joy and owners friendly and helpful. Not for you if you have mobility problems or young children due to stairs. Sunset on the roof is magical!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SERmVRBqP98c4pnN1kqJT7tJjrR2Stxf6k9IjQWjlJd3fSTVU1pcT+PGotQHS5jI S.

Revisiting historic, beautiful, ancient Agde

Having visited Agde several times in the past, this was the first opportunity to book the 'House With the Stone Door' although I had previously thoroughly enjoyed other properties of Mediterranean Holidays, the same owners. I wish that the house had been available on previous visits. The directions were good, and from the moment I entered, everything was exactly as I had imagined, and hoped for, from the website. The handover was efficient and welcoming, the property was spotlessly clean, excellently equipped and uniquely decorated. Importantly, everything worked, including the corkscrew.. Although the house is in the 'Centre of Town', it is quiet and because of its old, massive construction, it is very pleasantly cool. The recent restoration of this ancient baker's shop (still complete with the original oven) has been superbly done keeping the atmosphere and some furnishing of a past time, but with all the comforts expected today. Particular memories are of truly magic and real "sundowners" on the rooftop terrace watching the sun slowing sink down behind the distant Pyrenees. All the activities advertised were readily available, and an extra favourite giggle at the expense of fellow tourists, was to watch the antics of hire boat skippers in the Round Lock on the Canal du Midi (close to the railway station). The best time was around 2.15pm when the lock was reopened after lunchtime. It as also a pleasant canal-side walk. Restaurants abound, and often visited was 'Mare Nostrum', one of the new floating ones at the Quay. For a fish treat, try 'Casa PePe' tucked behind a bar on rue Jean Roger - book a day in advance for a 'special'. A pleasant trip is to Marseillan on the Entang where the 'O Soleil' serves excellent food. For a complete change of scene, Cap d'Agde's chromium and glitz offers the other extreme from Agde. The Agde tourist office is good for info on local events. Watch out for concerts on the island across the main bridge - jazz and other sounds are good, and in Sete. Do be in town for the Thursday morning street market - absolutely everything, and don't miss out the cheese, olives, meats, fish, fruit and veg bit hidden behind the main supermarket. Would I book this house again? Yes, wish I was there now. Recommend the 'House With the Stone Door' to relatives and friends? Yes, without hesitation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Five Stars.

We had no idea what to expect when we arrived in Agde, and that was probably for the best. But even if we had expected something, this house would have blown us away all the same. It was that good. The interior of the house was light and spacious, but still keeping one in mind of when it was built - the walls were rough stone and often had gaps - 'spy holes', we called them - that one could look through to the road outside. There was a sort of beautiful asymmetry to the place - slanting ceilings, tiny doors, and surprises where you wouldn't expect them. This was no sanitized hotel room - instead, it gave one a feel for what it would really be to live in Agde. The town had the same beauty, as well - roads built before cars that were easy to get lost in if you got too sure of yourself. Every week there is a market held in the square, to barter and buy long rolls of cloth, old metal, trinkets and candies and anything one could hope to find. The nearby river lends the chance to walk near flowing water. If anything, I would have to say that this vacation is not for the faint of heart or weak of leg. There are several flights of stairs in the house alone that one traverses several times a day, and the only place to park a car is a far walk from the house. But if that is no object, there's nothing negative about the house at all. I recommend this to anyone interested, or even slightly intrigued, or hey, even anyone who's never heard of it before. It's worth it by far.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Hermann C.

Historisches Haus in der Altstadt

Ich war schon mehrmals mit meinen erwachsenen Kindern und Enkelkindern dort. Wie haben uns immer sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist geräumig und mit allem notwendigen Dingen ausgerüstet. Man muß aber gut zu Fuß sein, denn zwischen der Dachterrasse und der ebenerdigen Küche/Aufenthaltsraum liegen viele Wendeltreppen. Es liegt in der historischen Altstadt und hat die Atmosphäre von vielen Jahrhunderten (Stadtmauerreste in der Rückwand, alter steinener Backofen im Aufenthaltsraum, viele Gebrauchsgegenstände der vergangenen Jahrhunderte zum ansehen). Alle Einrichtungsgegenstände sind originell und funktionstüchtig. Wenn man mit dem Auto anreist, muss man kleine Wege vom Parkplatz zum Haus in Kauf nehmen, denn direkt vor der Tür gibt es nur sehr kleine Gassen. Direkt im Umkreis von 50 Metern sind Restaurants, Geschäfte und Märkte zu finden. Der Kontakt mit den Vermietern ist freundlich und ohne Probleme. Ich werde wohl noch oft nach Agde in dieses Haus reisen!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Avril J.

Beautiful and historic house

I had the pleasure of staying in this historic house for several months when it became like a second home. It has a remarkable stone oven on the ground floor, in the kitchen which is well equipped and stays cool in the summer months. The roof terrace by contrast is beautifully sunny and a wonderful place for a lunchtime or evening picnic. We carried everything up to the roof top in a basket and watched the sun set over Agde on many evenings. The view is breathtaking and if there are fireworks which is often the case you have the best seat in the town. The owners are lovely and will do everything to make your stay a happy one. The house is no more than two minutes from the market place where there is a corner shop and a lovely cafe - perfect for watching the world go by. Agde town offers much of historic interest - as well as lovely canal and river walks. The sea is only 15 mins away by bike and the cycle path is very good. The house was very clean and well maintained - I would thoroughly recommend it NB there are several flights of stairs so it would not be suitable for the disabled

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