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Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Capendu, Occitanie
- Château Comtal15 min drive
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne15 min drive
- Narbonnaise Gate15 min drive
- Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Study/Landing
1 Single Futon
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!
Welcome to Le Bijou de Capendu, a true gem in the South of France! This completely renovated home, with modern furnishings, is situated at the very heart of Capendu, a village circulade at the foot of Mount Alaric and just 15 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cite Medievale of Carcassonne.
With magnificent views over the vineyards and conveniently located to all the tourist attractions, our home is a perfect vacation spot for 2-5 guests. Positioned next to 10th century ruins and belltower, the village offers all of the basic amenities, including a community pool (currently closed for renovations) and supermarket, boulangerie, parmacy. The nearby town of Trebes has additional restaurants, supermarkets and shops to explore.
With a bright and comfortable living/dining area with TV and wifi, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and WC, sleeping 4-5, Le Bijou has all the amenities you need to make your holiday comfortable. Capendu is conveniently located 15 minutes from Carcassonne and it's airport (budget flights from the UK and other European cities) and train station (with trains to Barcelona and Paris). The international airport of Toulouse is 60 minutes drive away. The beautiful city of Narbonne and the Mediterranean is 30 minutes away, and the spectacular Cathar sites and wine region of the Languedoc Roussillon region are all within a short drive.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Canal du Midi and the Aude River are a short 2km walk away, and mountain biking and hiking trails are close by.
Sites to explore:
The Cathar castles of the region
Abbaye de Fontfroide
Gorge de Galamus
Narbonne and it's half finished cathedral
Leucate Plage
Lagrasse and Minerve, classified as most beautiful villages in France
Lastours with it's 3 Cathar towers
Wine tasting at the many vineyards
....and so much more!
Free parking is available at the top of the hill, on a first come first serve basis (or you can also park on the street).
We welcome you to stay at Le Bijou and make our home yours for the holidays!
With magnificent views over the vineyards and conveniently located to all the tourist attractions, our home is a perfect vacation spot for 2-5 guests. Positioned next to 10th century ruins and belltower, the village offers all of the basic amenities, including a community pool (currently closed for renovations) and supermarket, boulangerie, parmacy. The nearby town of Trebes has additional restaurants, supermarkets and shops to explore.
With a bright and comfortable living/dining area with TV and wifi, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and WC, sleeping 4-5, Le Bijou has all the amenities you need to make your holiday comfortable. Capendu is conveniently located 15 minutes from Carcassonne and it's airport (budget flights from the UK and other European cities) and train station (with trains to Barcelona and Paris). The international airport of Toulouse is 60 minutes drive away. The beautiful city of Narbonne and the Mediterranean is 30 minutes away, and the spectacular Cathar sites and wine region of the Languedoc Roussillon region are all within a short drive.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Canal du Midi and the Aude River are a short 2km walk away, and mountain biking and hiking trails are close by.
Sites to explore:
The Cathar castles of the region
Abbaye de Fontfroide
Gorge de Galamus
Narbonne and it's half finished cathedral
Leucate Plage
Lagrasse and Minerve, classified as most beautiful villages in France
Lastours with it's 3 Cathar towers
Wine tasting at the many vineyards
....and so much more!
Free parking is available at the top of the hill, on a first come first serve basis (or you can also park on the street).
We welcome you to stay at Le Bijou and make our home yours for the holidays!
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the house.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
I hope you enjoyed your stay. Please ensure all the windows and shutters are closed before vacating the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Capendu
Located in Capendu, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. 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 Chapeau Rouge are cultural highlights. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Capendu, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Carcassonne Golf - 14 min drive - 25.5 km
- Aude Gate - 15 min drive - 24.8 km
- Château Comtal - 15 min drive - 22.7 km
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 15 min drive - 22.7 km
- Narbonnaise Gate - 15 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le Pasteur - 10 min drive
- Les vignerons de Bacchus - 12 min drive
- Poissonnerie Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Le Top du Roulier - 8 min walk
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Fiona Nieman
I am British born, raised in South Africa and living in Nashville, USA! My love for France and the French people goes back to an early age when I studied French in school, was an au pair in Chambery at the age of 18, worked at EuroDisney (Disneyland Paris) and lived in beautiful Paris from 1992-1995. I visited the Languedoc region in 2008, fell in love and decided to own a house in this beautiful region. Le Bijou is our home away from home, and I hope it will become yours too.
Why they chose this property
My husband Steve and I visit our lovely home annually, and each time we come, we learn something new about this lovely town and region. Capendu has some fabulous wines and I encourage you to visit Le Terroir Cave on the main road where you can taste some of the best wines of the region.
Our favourite beach is Leucate Plage, and nearby Franqui, while driving there, take a detour to Bages, a gorgeous little hilltop village overlooking a lake.
Make sure you allocate a full day or more to explore the domineering Cathar castles and if you don't want to drive to this area, we encourage you to go to Lastours which is not far from Capendu.
We have a wonderful supermarket, Intermarche, 5 minutes from the house and a fully stocked pharmacy.
Our favourite beach is Leucate Plage, and nearby Franqui, while driving there, take a detour to Bages, a gorgeous little hilltop village overlooking a lake.
Make sure you allocate a full day or more to explore the domineering Cathar castles and if you don't want to drive to this area, we encourage you to go to Lastours which is not far from Capendu.
We have a wonderful supermarket, Intermarche, 5 minutes from the house and a fully stocked pharmacy.
What makes this property unique
With it's quirky floor plan, rustic wooden beams, an updated decor and the modern technology of TV and wifi, Le Bijou has charm unlike any other. Step out the front door and you have the magnificent 10th century ruin of the church in front of you. Wake up to the bells ringing in the morning and enjoy the view over the terracotta tiled roofs of the village below.
Location is everything, and Capendu is truly a short drive to everything : the airport, the Cite de Carcassonne, the toll roads to Toulouse, Perpignan, the beaches and the Spanish border.
Location is everything, and Capendu is truly a short drive to everything : the airport, the Cite de Carcassonne, the toll roads to Toulouse, Perpignan, the beaches and the Spanish border.
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