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House La France - Ramparts & Riverside (Sleeps 2)

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Outdoor dining
Point of interest
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Lagrasse, Occitanie
  • Saturday Open Air Market
    1 min walk
  • Lagrasse Abbey
    3 min walk
  • Reserve Africaine Sigean
    37 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Your Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

House La France - Ramparts & Riverside (Sleeps 2)

A lovely, peaceful location set within the walls of a beautiful and atmospheric Medieval house, right on the banks of the river Orbieu.
The house is located such that you can easily be part of nearby activities or enjoy quiet relaxing time on the largest terrace in the village! There is the possibility of direct access out to the riverside and is just a few steps from the covered market square at the very heart of the village.

Take a look at the many reviews on TripAdvisor

As the river trickles by why not sit drinking your chilled glass of local wine on the terrace whilst watching the sun slowly setting over the hills opposite.....You might even strike lucky & spot the local heron or a Kingfisher swooping past & if you come at the right time of year, you can even be lulled to sleep by the mating calls of the local frogs - & we don't mean the human kind!
We have created our Ramparts & Riverside Gite within the original rampart walls of this atmospheric listed village.

It's a great spot for those wishing to "get away from it all" .

The apartment is on the ground floor with a couple of steps once inside.

Accessed through the central cobbled courtyard. Terracotta floors combine with clean white washed walls with carefully chosen antique furniture, accessories & unique art. We have aimed to create a space in which you would feel comfortable & relaxed.
The bedroom is on the riverside so you can fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the water trickling by...... There is a large double bed (180x200cm) or 2 singles, if preferred. Good, comfortable mattresses with high quality pure cotton linens. These will be supplied if you are a traveller from overseas but if you are travelling from within France I request that you supply your own sheets and towels.

There is an equipped kitchen and a dining space for 4,both inside and outside on the balcony, so you can invite other holiday makers you might meet to share a meal.

Lagrasse is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and the scent of pine, thyme and rosemary wafting from the surrounding hills. It is particularly famous for its 8th Century Abbey and the many cultural events hosted there. It is perfectly located for you to explore the wild and beautiful countryside, the Cathar Castles, the Canal du Midi, the Citadel at Carcassonne, the Mediterranean beaches, the Pyrenees and is only two hours from the Spanish border. Swim in the river, go for a leisurely walk, a bike ride, sample oysters freshly plucked from the sea in Leucate, or simply relax & watch the sun go down.

The house is located such that you can easily be part of nearby activities or enjoy a quiet, relaxing time on the balcony overlooking the river. There are several excellent restaurants, a couple of bars, a baker, Pharmacy, Post Office, 2 doctors, a newsagent & numerous local artisan shops and galleries.
Linen & towels are included if travelling from overseas. Hairdryer & iron also provided.
Check-in from 4pm. Check-out 10am

Smoking not allowed.

Off-site parking facilities costing 18€ for a week are only 3 minutes from the house.

You will be asked to complete and sign a booking form.

During high season a 7 night stay is specified but please feel free to contact me if you have different requirements. It may be possible to accommodate you.

The tourist tax is included in your booking fee.

Property manager

Nicole

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please contact the owner first

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Rules apply. Please contact the owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

About the area

Lagrasse

Located in Lagrasse, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park and Canal du Midi, while Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone and Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne are cultural highlights.
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Lagrasse, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Saturday Open Air Market - 1 min walk
  • Lagrasse Abbey - 3 min walk
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 30 min drive
  • Château Comtal - 36 min drive
  • Reserve Africaine Sigean - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 23 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café la Promenade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Petite Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bastion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Petite Auberge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bonbonne - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House La France - Ramparts & Riverside (Sleeps 2) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at House La France - Ramparts & Riverside (Sleeps 2)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House La France - Ramparts & Riverside (Sleeps 2)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House La France - Ramparts & Riverside (Sleeps 2) located?

Located in the heart of Lagrasse, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lagrasse Abbey and within 12 miles (20 km) of Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park and Corbieres Minervois Tourisme. Canal du Midi and Lac de la Cavayere are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DandF C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Nicole has created a charming, comfortable apartment with all you could need in a beautiful and interesting village. The written information provided by Nicole was excellent and appreciated. We had a superb stay and travelled all over the area - coming back to the apartment was a joy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Einfach wunderbar!
Wir haben die Woche in Nicoles Apartment in vollen Zügen genossen. Die Wohnung ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, der Blick auf den Orbieu und die alte Brücke unbezahlbar. Nicole ist außerdem eine wunderbare Gastgeberin, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns fest vorgenommen, im nächsten Jahr nach Lagrasse und zu Nicole zurückzukehren. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally enjoyed
Great location in an area full of historical sites and interesting scenery. Loved breakfast on the small terrace by the river and walking into town for croissants, for groceries and dinners.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement de caractère dans une maison ancienne au coeur de Lagrasse
Splendide appartement au rez-de-chaussée d’une maison ancienne très bien rehabilitée, située au coeur de Lagrasse, à deux pas des anciennes halles. Depuis le petit balcon/terrasse, vue très agréable sur la rivière l’Orbieu et sur le Pont Vieux. Accès par une cour intérieure très agréable et assez fraîche, avec sol en calade et grandes plantes en pot. L’appartement est resté frais malgré la canicule du mois d’aout 2022 (en fermant volets, portes et fenêtres durant les heures chaudes). Chambre et salon très soigneusement décorés, avec beaucoup de style. Cuisine et salle de bain relativement petites et sans lumière extérieure mais fonctionnelles. Une excellente expérience en résumé.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Nicole was such a great host and we had an amazing time in the beautiful apartment and Lagrasse.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un balcon sur la rivière Orbieu
Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable dans un appartement très bien équipé et très bien situé dans un charmant village typique de cette région Notre hôte Nicole très sympathique nous a bien accueillis et renseignés pour notre séjour Un endroit conseillé pour passer des moments plein de charme Stéphanie et Laurent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

djilia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une semaine très agréable
Un très bel appartement, calme et frais, avec une vue magnifique.Le banquet du livre était ppassionnant.Et Nicoletrès accueillante.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean paul f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le bonheur de jours heureux tout simplement
Gîte douillet, cosy et calme dans un cadre médiéval et naturel parfait pour un couple en quiétude de repos et de sérénité. Nicole, notre hôte est disponible, charmante et passionnée, et aime faire partager avec plaisir les atouts de son village et de sa région . Nous avons passé une semaine merveilleuse avec l’envie de revenir au plus vite dans ce petit coin de paradis
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellence
Ce fut un séjour exceptionnel. Le logement est confortable, douillet et superbement aménagé. Il est idéalement placé, avec une vue imprenable et à l'abri des mouvements du village. Les relations avec les propriétaires sont aisées et très agréables. a renouveler.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Un délicieux séjour
Nous avons séjourné deux semaines dans l’appartement de Nicole. Il est très agréable, bien équipé et superbement décoré. Idéal pour un couple, il est situé au calme, tout en étant à quelques pas de la rivière pour se baigner, des commerces et restaurants de Lagrassse, et de superbes sentiers de randonnée. Nicole a été charmante, elle nous a accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse, et nous a donné de bons conseils tout au long de notre séjour. Nous recommandons donc chaleureusement ce gîte vraiment charmant.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jane Baker

Beautiful apartment in a beautiful village
This apartment is well equipped and beautifully furnished, overlooking the river and views over to,the hills. Lovely for walking and sampling local vineyard produce.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Perfect apartment in Perfect location!
What more can I say? Myself and my partner booked this apartment for a few days of relaxation and it was just perfect. The apartment has everything you could need and is beautifully laid out. The balcony is perfect for sitting in the sun and reading a book, and watching the birds fish in the river. The river below is perfect for an afternoon swim, and the next village down the road has a bigger deeper swimming spot which I highly recommend. We will most certainly be coming back, we could not have asked for a more perfect spot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Your property is absolutely beautiful!
Your property is absolutely beautiful and the view- stunning!! Sitting outside on the terrace with a glass of red and a book, overlooking the river and all its magnificent surroundings- pure bliss! We also wish to thank you for all your help with everything we needed and more! True hospitality and great service! :) A holiday of a lifetime and we will surely be returning :) Angie and Tim x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Beautiful apartment in a picture postcard village
We stopped in the one bedroomed 'Ramparts and Riverside' apartment for a week in July. The apartment had looked lovely on the website and even exceeded our expectations when we saw it in person. It was decorated and furnished beautifully throughout and was a very special place to stay. We loved having breakfast (fantastic pastries available from the nearby boulangerie) and many of our evening meals sat out on the little terrace, our only company being the swallows flying over head and the sounds of frogs in the river we overlooked. Lagrasse is a picture postcard French village, old stone houses and cobbled streets, set by a river dominated by an abbey, with medieval bridges crossing it. It was nice to just step out of the house in the evening and go for a meal in one of the excellent nearby restaurants or just buy an ice cream and take a stroll along the river. You could easily spend all your time just relaxing in the village or, like us, you could explore some of the many nearby interesting towns and tourist sights (far too many to fit into the week we had there). If you have a car with you there is plentiful free parking in a car park a couple of minutes walk from the apartment. If you are looking to holiday in a lovely area of France and want to stop in a beautiful apartment, then look no further and book this one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

very special
A beautiful apartment in a lovely old building. We are returning for a second stay this year which says it all.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A gem
We loved our stay unfortunately cut short. Full Latin Mass a la Vatican 1 in the monastery is a marvelous experience. Restaurants were not super but passable. House wine quite delicious at La cocotte Felèe though. If you are arriving late access can be tricky. We would love to return although not in high season - I suspect Lagrasse is a bit of a honey pot and the thought of lots of tourists on "our" bridge too much to bear.

About the host

Hosted by Nicole

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I'm a true Francofile!
Lucky to have spent a lot of time in France with my parents on holiday as a child I learnt to speak their beautiful language (sadly not quite so proficient at writing it though) and fell in love with the country and lifestyle. Eventually, in my mid 40's I decided to leave my hometown London and set up where my heart and my sense of adventure took me.
Lagrasse is genuinely beautiful and as soon as I went there something unexplained fell into place and it became somewhere very precious to me.

Why they chose this property

I chose this house because it had not been touched for many years and so offered the great opportunity to 'dive in' and create something I really wanted.
It is ideally situated on the riverside of the village and had an enormous terrace waiting to be transformed into somewhere beautiful and relaxing.

What makes this property unique

A beautiful and very characterful property
The riverside balcony
Very stylish and comfortable renovation.
2 minutes walk from anywhere in the village
Set in spectacular and unspoilt scenery.
Not far from the beach

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish
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