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Luxury Chateau with pool + private gardens in historic South France village
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6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Chalabre, Aude
Château Chalabre
10 min walk
Lac de Montbel
6 min drive
Plage de Montbel
9 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
88 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 5
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 6
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Luxury Chateau with pool + private gardens in historic South France village
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, lies the charming medieval bastide of Chalabre, one of the oldest villages in France, and one of the few growing villages in Occitanie. It has been beautifully rejuvenated, thanks to the care of the local council and their community pride.
Owned now by two Australians and a previous residence of nobility, the unique, luxuriously renovated Château Terre Blanche, Chalabre, known also as Chateau Chemin Vert, is open year-round for private or business rental, retreats and weddings.
The Château has four well-appointed oversized bedrooms in addition to a 2 bedroom suite, suitable in total for up to 16 people, all with lavish en-suite bathrooms, finished to the highest modern European standards. Living areas comprise the library, the Blue Salon, the Grand Salon with a Baroque hand-carved wooden fireplace, a gymnasium, and a dining room/Orangerie with a flowing south-facing outdoor terrace, perfect for alfresco dining in the summer.
Exclusively secured by high stone walls and set in 2700m² of manicured lawn, parterre gardens with potential for fresh seasonal produce, an International Pétanque Court and a pristine 12 x 6m pool, this rental Château has all the privacy and lushness of a country estate, but the proximity allows guests to embrace French village life.
The Château also offers an impressive array of optional personalised services including au pair, chef and tour guides.
To secure one of the best château stays in regional South France, contact us to arrange your perfect Château rental.
Owned now by two Australians and a previous residence of nobility, the unique, luxuriously renovated Château Terre Blanche, Chalabre, known also as Chateau Chemin Vert, is open year-round for private or business rental, retreats and weddings.
The Château has four well-appointed oversized bedrooms in addition to a 2 bedroom suite, suitable in total for up to 16 people, all with lavish en-suite bathrooms, finished to the highest modern European standards. Living areas comprise the library, the Blue Salon, the Grand Salon with a Baroque hand-carved wooden fireplace, a gymnasium, and a dining room/Orangerie with a flowing south-facing outdoor terrace, perfect for alfresco dining in the summer.
Exclusively secured by high stone walls and set in 2700m² of manicured lawn, parterre gardens with potential for fresh seasonal produce, an International Pétanque Court and a pristine 12 x 6m pool, this rental Château has all the privacy and lushness of a country estate, but the proximity allows guests to embrace French village life.
The Château also offers an impressive array of optional personalised services including au pair, chef and tour guides.
To secure one of the best château stays in regional South France, contact us to arrange your perfect Château rental.
Amenities
Washer
Dryer
Gym
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed AUD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Chalabre
Chalabre is home to this holiday home. Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Les Forges de Pyrène are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Monts d'Olmes and Les Bains du Couloubret. The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and La Ferme Aux Bisons are also worth visiting.
Chalabre, Aude
What's nearby
- Château Chalabre - 10 min walk
- Lac de Montbel - 6 min drive
- Puivert Castle - 13 min drive
- Château de Lagarde - 16 min drive
- Montsegur Castle - 30 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le-Tresor - 5 min drive
- Camping la Régate - 18 min drive
- Hôtel de France - 5 min walk
- Creamundo - 13 min drive
- Le Moulin de l'Eveque - 4 min drive
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About the host
Your host
In the early 20th century, the French Count Joseph-Gabriel Breitbach purchased the plot of land to build a “Maison de Maitre”, along with a factory, like the one he owned in Argentina, which he hoped, would boost the local economy. The construction of the Château started in late 1911, but being interrupted by the first world war, it wasn't completed until 1918. The Chateau was then sold in 1934 and was eventually purchased by an Australian couple in 2014 . It is now known by locals as "Chateau d’Australie."
For the last 10 years, the owners have enjoyed the Chateau with their family and friends and are delighted to share it with guests when they are away. They love the village life, bike riding, horse riding and hiking in the Pyrenees. In the summer there are many markets and festivals and in the winter, there is skiing just 45 minutes away.
For the last 10 years, the owners have enjoyed the Chateau with their family and friends and are delighted to share it with guests when they are away. They love the village life, bike riding, horse riding and hiking in the Pyrenees. In the summer there are many markets and festivals and in the winter, there is skiing just 45 minutes away.
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