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Carcassonne Cite Townhouse with terrace/ Oak framed Loggia

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Roof top Loggia/ terrace for all year round dining outdoors.
Granite and white oak kitchen and open plan living area.
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Carcassonne, Occitanie
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    1 min walk
  • Theatre Jean Deschamps
    3 min walk
  • Aude Gate
    5 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Carcassonne Cite Townhouse with terrace/ Oak framed Loggia

Luxury 2 bedroom Town House in quiet Street. Sleeps 2 to 4. Shaded roof terrace with Oak framed Loggia and great views over Carcassonne. Contemporary well equipped Oak Kitchen with Granite worktops. Separate utility room with washing machine & Tumble dryer.
Located in Historic Trivalle District between the Medieval cité & Carcassonne centre (walking distance to both). Newly renovated town house retaining original features whilst providing a high quality & all mod cons. Ideal all year round self catering holiday location balancing culture, gastronomy, romance & an appealing climate. Stunning oak framed roof terrace with great views over Carcassonne. Fully fitted Oak kitchen with Granite worktops.
Friendly English owners living locally offering free pick up from Carcassonne airport or train station.
All inclusive prices with no hidden charges.


A TALE OF TWO CITIES - CARCASSONNE

Carcassonne is a tale of two cities - divided by the River Aude - the ancient walled Cite and fairy-tale castle on the plateau on the right side of the river and the 'newer' Bastide Saint-Louis or lower town on the left..

Theories on how Carcassonne got its name abound, but arguably the most popular is the story of Dame Carcas, which dates to a siege of the City in the early Middle Ages.

According to legend, around 8th Century the Frankish king tried to starve Carcassonne's Saracen population into submission.

After a long siege foodstocks were severely deplenished and defeat was looming - but the ruler's wife Carcas had a bright idea: she gave orders for a pig to be force fed with the very last sacks of grain, and then tossed over the city walls.

When the pig fell and split open, revealing the contents of its stomach, the watching troops were fooled into believing the inhabitants still had plenty of supplies.

As they retreated in dispair, the jubiliant townsfolk called for church bells to be rung in triumph: 'Carcas, sonne!' ('Ring Carcas!').

Today visitors to La Cite can admire a head and torso statue of a plump, smiling woman, representing the town's namesake, mounted on a column near the Porte Narbonnaise.


A more likely theory, however, is that the name comes from the Celtic Carsac, or the Roman Carcaso or Carcasum, (an important Roman trading post on the site some 2000 years ago).

Others say it derives from Occitan, from the words carac (meaning rock, after the spur on which it sits), and sonne (meaning wood, for the surrounding forest).

Property manager

Jason or Annette Carr

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
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 first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Carcassonne

Located in Carcassonne, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Chapeau Rouge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Bridge and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Carcassonne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 1 min walk
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 5 min walk
  • Château Comtal - 6 min walk
  • Pont-Neuf de Carcassonne - 7 min walk
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 9 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Saint Jean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Comte Roger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Trouvère - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maison du Cassoulet - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carcassonne Cite Townhouse with terrace/ Oak framed Loggia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carcassonne Cite Townhouse with terrace/ Oak framed Loggia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carcassonne Cite Townhouse with terrace/ Oak framed Loggia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carcassonne Cite Townhouse with terrace/ Oak framed Loggia located?

Located in the heart of Carcassonne, this holiday home is steps away from Chapeau Rouge, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Theatre Jean Deschamps. Old Bridge and Museum of Chivalry, Arms & Archery are also within 10 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This place was excellent for our purposes Access to the fortress was close by As were excellent restaurants And a charming little store down the lane, with fresh baked bread croissants and pastries Rooms we’re comfortable Kitchen well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house is in a brilliant position. Located down an old street it's an easy walk to all places of interest - we particularly loved our evening strolls around the local area. The house is clean, tidy and comfortable, cool on a hot day but warm on the one rainy day we had but best of all is the loggia with it's rooftop views. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Great stay !
Brilliant house in a great location. Great facilities, very comfortable. Especially lovely is the terrace which we used to share a bottle of wine of an afternoon. Would definitely recommend a stay here without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

debbie b.

Super house at the base of Cite walls
This is a really lovely old house which has been sympathetically modernised inside to include everything you could need in a holiday property. Beautifully clean and comfortable we had a marvellous stay and the roof terrace which catches the setting sun was stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

Perfect Spot
Apartment Cezanne was in the perfect position for us for visiting both the old city and the new. It is also in walking distance of the railway station, the canal midi and the river Aude. This was useful as we didn't hire a car for the week we were there. Inga picked us up from the airport as well, although it is not far by taxi. The apartment has a wonderful view of the castle ramparts from both the lounge and one of the bedrooms. It is situated in a quiet street with a selection of restaurants in the next street of which we visited a couple that were very nice. The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed, all in all a very memorable stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leon Werra W.

Amazing Holiday.... Fantastic Apartment & Hosts
I booked a long weekend stay at the apartment Monet as a surprise for my wife's 30th, and I can honestly say it was amazing from start to finish! The host, Inga was more than helpful in helping arrange a brilliant stay. We were given a lift from and to the airport which was one less thing to worry about. Inga, is very friendly and welcoming too. On arrival at the apartment I knew I had made the right decision, the location, layout and overall feel of the apartment was perfect for us, and there's a view to match. A travel cot and high chair was provided for our daughter, as well as everything you need for your stay. The location in relation to both the Cité and the new town is great and there are plenty of restaurants close by. There is a small shop around the corner where you can get the basics and fresh bread croissants etc. We absolutely loved our stay at 'Monet', and can definitely recommend it to anyone...... we can safely say we will be returning!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Tranquil place to stay
The property is lovely,clean,well maintained and well equipped. There was 4 of us and the house was big enough for us to all do our own thing when we wanted to.The roof terrace is wonderful to sit out on especially at night,so relaxing and peaceful. The house is only 40 minutes from the Mediterranean sea, the medieval city is lovely I would highly recommend walking around it at night less tourists and you get a feel of how it may have been. My son can't eat gluton but we still found places he could eat at. I would recommend this property to young and old our age range was between 17 and 40.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C., Washington, DC

Great townhome in great location
Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful 2 bedroom townhome. The distance to the castle was amazing and the apartment was so well appointed with everything we could want or need. I hope to come back soon! The best part of the our stay was a wine tour through Limoux with Wendy at Vin en Vacances and having the lovely townhome to come home and make dinner!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Germán A.

Familia Alcañiz from BARCELONA.
La familia Alcañiz-Monleón us vol agrair tots els detalls que hem trobat en el nostre apartament Renoir que tot i estar a peu de carrer també ens ha estat molt pràctic de cara a descarregar les maletes del viatge o per portar la compra i no haver de pujar escales. Hem pogut visitar a plaer tota la comarca de l´AUDE i especialment Carcassona(el seu castell,el canal du Midi i un passeig de 4h amb bicicleta fins a la quarta esclusa de 20km molt especial...). Només demanaria als propietaris que posessin cortines a les finestres ja que no les pots obrir sense perdre l´intimitat i més si fa tanta calor com ens ha fet aquests dies. Salutacions i fins aviat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

phil d.

Highly recommended
This has to be one of, if not the best place we have ever stayed!. We usually rent an appartment for a week in various locations over a Month and in most cases, they are ok. Well carcassonne was PERFECT. From the time walked in, we felt at home, everything you need is there to the smallest detail.Beautifull towells, Heater on, and the more you look the more you will find all you need.. Close to all, the old city and restaurants to all modern facilities and shops. Our hosts Jason and Annette were very friendly and very knowledgable about Carcassonne and the region. They even picked us up to go to an excellent restaurant by (The canal du midi) on our last night. What a treat. Will be telling all our friends about this one, thanks again Philippe + Silvia
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sian S.

Excellent in every way
We stayed in this lovely townhouse for 5 nights in August with our 5 children (aged 9-15 years). This was our first visit to Carcasonne and we really had a fantastic time. The location is fabulous, just beneath the old cite in a quiet narrow street with only the occasional passing car/moped. Well renovated and quirky (the spiral staircase to the roof terrace was fun to negotiate with hot cups of coffee!), we really enjoyed starting the day with breakfast on the roof terrace looking out over the colourful rooftops and listening to the bells ringing out from nearby churches (they seem to stop at night though or at least we had no problem sleeping). The bedrooms are spacious and the kitchem really well equipped so we tended to eat lunch out and cook dinner in. The washing machine and tumble dryer were also a bonus and were put to good use. We found lots to do as a family. We visited the old cite several times, took a boat trip on the Canal du Midi, hired bikes and cycled to Trebes for lunch and back, swam in the nearby River Aude (there is a swimming pool but we didn't have the required 'speedos' for the boys) and had a hair-raising few hours on the high ropes at the Lac de la Cavayere (I watched!). The owners Jason & Annette were really helpful from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble, from suggestions for hire car companies, to extra bedding for the sofa bed, to even going and collecting documents from the airport that we had inadvertently dropped on our return home 10 days after our stay in the townhouse and posting them to us in England. Thankyou Jason and Annette for going 'above and beyond the call of duty'. We really hope to return to Carcasonne sometime soon and wouldn't hesitate to stay with you again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A great weekend!
Excellently located literally round the corner from the Cite the townhouse was clean and comfortable and so much nicer for us than staying in a hotel. Would definitely stay here again. Would recommend the Adelaide restaurant in the cite.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

WOW!
Town House excellent, area great what more can one say a about this beautiful place, ideal for the old and new city. Weather good for the end of March (a little windy) but food and accommodation fantastic! We will be back!! Wendy & Phil
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic experence
We can only say good things about Jason, the apartment and the location. The apartment suited our needs perfectly as we were doing some work on a house nearby and were able to walk back and forth. Jason was really helpful with practical advice and tips based on his own experience which was an invaluable resource to us. He went well beyond the call of duty and we really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend to friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allan T., manchester england

Highly recommended
great house graet location great people to deal with.we have booked again for this year
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monet Apartment
We have just returned from staying at the Monet Apartment for 3 nights (18-21 March). The position of this apartment is absolutely perfect. The view from the window of the ramparts are absolutely remarkable. These pictures do not do the apartment justice! It is tastefully decorated and very well cleaned. Information about the surroundings were sent ahead of our visit which was a nice little touch as well as the offer of picking up from the airport for 10 euros door to door is well worth it and also the chance to go to a large supermarket should we need to. I would not hesitate in recommending the Monet apartment (Renoir is just underneath). Location wise could not be beaten!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic townhouse
We have just arrived home after a week in the townhouse. Perfect location, great house with everything you could want or need. I will be recommending this property to friends and family going to Carcassonne. The property was clean, exactly as described and the whole stay was made even better by the great service from the owners. The house is literally at the base of the old city - I think it took us 5 minutes to stroll up! Couldn't have wished for a better base for Cathar country.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay
We stayed in Sept 08 and really enjoyed ourselves. The apartment was comfortable and it was lovely to lay in bed and see the walls of the old city lit at night. It was just 10 mins from the old city and 10 mins from the new. A perfect location. It was a warm and friendly greeting on arrival too. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan B., Warrington

Town house review.
This review would have been longer but we just have to agree with everything already said. We also found the posted key a big advantage, instead of walking the streets for a few hours. We are recommending Carcassonne and the house to everyone we know...without hesitation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A great apartment
We have just got back from staying in Monet apartment and had a really enjoyable time. It was easy to find, thanks to all the directions we received before we left home. Parking was easy and free! The position was amazing and we couldn't stop looking at the views of the Cite, especially at night when it was lit up Within 5 minutes you were within the Cite walls and a 10 minute walk in the other direction you were by the Canal du Midi. The apartment was extremely comfortable and had everything we needed. We hope to return and use it as a base to explore the surrounding areas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., York

Even the rain couldn't spoil it !
My viamichelin.com print-out led us straight to this very well furnished house with basic food items (salt, oil, spices, balsamic,pasta etc) left by previous holidaymakers. There is a Depot de Pain and small but well stocked epicerie within 100 metres open late saturday afternoon and sunday so none of the usual rental/food problems with Saturday pm arrivals. The house was clean and fresh as were the crockery and utensils. We had rain most days but the English Satelite TV helped relieve the ennui. The Cite and the Corbieres Wine Villages were our own focus and did not disapoint. You can walk from the House up to the Cite in an easy 10 minutes. I liked very much to be sent a key by post prior to arrival and not after a long journey having to locate a French Caretaker and be subject to a half hour lecture on the plumbing and heating arrangements. Whilst we are in no way alcoholics perhaps I could suggest visitors invest in a bottle of Gordons or a nice Malt at the airport before you leave U.K. to enhance your evenings on the houses' balcony as they are very expensive bought locally.

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