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Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!

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View of the house from the communal garden
Dining area
Living and dining space
A view of the living area to the front door. The main level also includes a toilet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Capendu, Occitanie
  • Place, Château l'Amiral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lac de la Cavayere
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪23 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!

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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

No pets allowed
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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.
Our house is called Le Bijou de Capendu, our little gem in the South of France. Please treat our house as you would yours.
NOTE: parents of small babies/toddlers - the small window in the upstairs bedroom MUST remain closed.
No pets allowed. Strictly no smoking inside the house.

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 Lac de la Cavayere, 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 hiking nearby.
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Capendu, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château l'Amiral - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Parc Australien - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Lac de la Cavayere - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 18 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Château Comtal - 18 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Lézignan-Corbières Station - 17 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poissonnerie Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪AUTOGRILL Aire des Corbières Nord - A61 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Boutique - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Les vignerons de Bacchus - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!?

As of 24 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region! on 27 May 2026 start from NZ$127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Canal du Midi and within 9 miles (15 km) of Château l'Amiral and Domaine de Mingraut. Domaine Les Penitents Bleu and Charles Cros Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier G.

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

Quaint House in Friendly Village

We had a lovely stay in this house in Capendu, enjoyed the friendly neighbours and locals - we even met the mayor! A great location to a whole host of activities and interesting places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana C.

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

Cosy quite days in Capendu

Great Place to stay and enjoy the windy and quiet Place. The streets to get to the house are narrow if you follow the short route in heaps… but after once all was easier :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super

Super
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Antje B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in Capendu und Umgebung. Die Ferienwohnung war für uns ausreichend, sie war sauber und alles vorhanden was wir benötigt haben. Unkomplizierter Check in.Das einzige negative, ist die klappcouch, da liegt man auf dem Fußboden. Für meinen kleinen Sohn hat es gepasst, aber für ein etwas größeres Kind ist es nichts.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
parfait petit logement cosy pour les vacances . un cadre superbe . seul la chaleur nous à ralenti . merci beaucoup fiona .
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michaël V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super expérience dans le sud de la France. Petit problème avec la boite à clé (finalement résolu) et réponse par message immédiate de la propriétaire. Emplacement idéal pour qui cherche un endroit calme et historique.À noter qu'il y a une pharmacie, un intermarché, 2 pompes à essence et un bar/tabac dans le village directement à proximité.Petit plus avec Jérôme qui s'occupe du logement (et des futurs travaux qui s'annoncent bien). Il adore l'histoire et vous racontera l'historique de la région à la perfection.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerome p.

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

Parfaite location

Gite pittoresque dans un village en circulade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamsa

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

Wohlfühlhaus

Das Häuschen liegt idyllisch mitten im Ort. Trotz, dass Bahn und Autobahn Luftlinie keinen Kilometer entfernt sind hört man, wenn überhaupt, dann nur ein Rauschen. Die Glocken von Burg und Kirche hört man gut. Das war für uns aber angenehm. Die Burgruine direkt gegenüber ist so schön 😍 Was man in einem so kleinen Dorf natürlich auch oft hört sind Hunde. Aber auch das gehört für uns dazu. Zum Haus selbst: Es ist alles da, was man braucht. Die Schlafcouch ist nur etwas für fitte junge Leute. Unsere Kinder kamen zurecht. Dank mobiler Klimageräte bekommt man auch das fensterlose Kinderzimmer gekühlt. Da Capendu im Tal der Aude liegt geht dort aber auch immer Wind. Das Haus lässt sich gut quer lüften und damit über Nacht gut abkühlen. Mit den Läden lässt sich die Kälte dann über den Tag speichern und man freut sich nach einem der zahlreichen Ausflüge nach Carcassonne, ans Mittelmeer, in eine der Höhlen im Norden, nach Andorra, Toulouse, Narbonne, einer Wanderung bei Capendu ... ins kühle einladen Haus zurückzukehren. Herzlichen Dank, dass wir hier wohnen durften ❤️
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelie C.

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

Séjour Capendu

Logement agréable. Beaucoup d'activités et de belles choses a voir dans les environs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stéphanie P.

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

Séjour de 5 jours

Bien située, joli village. Le confort des lits pourraient être amélioré. Séjour agréable dans son ensemble.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rolande m.

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

Une semaine à Capendu !

Second séjour dans ce gîte situé au calme dans le haut du village .C'est une petite maison propre très agréable,tout est prêt pour vous accueillir ! C' est un bon point de départ pour visiter la région ,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur R.

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

Très bien, très beau séjour dans une belle région !!

Très bien, très beau séjour dans une belle région !!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

REGIS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location atypique mais c'est ce qui fait son charme

location situé au point culminant du village de CAPENDU, tout en face de l'église actuel et ancienne typique des villages de l'Aude, difficile d'accès en voiture mais qui en fait son charme ! Bien située pour visiter la Région quoiqu'un peu loin de la mer. Un véritable lit ou un canapé lit digne de ce nom dans la pièce passante du haut serait une réelle plus-value ;-) ! Communication avec le gérant lointaine mais efficace.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thibault D.

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

Gîte cosy et charmant

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, le gîte est vraiment agréable et les environs regorgent de trésors à découvrir ! Carcassonne est à 20 minutes max!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VERONIQUE L.

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

Belle location sur Capendu

Beau petit village typique près de Carcassonne. Nous avons apprécié ce séjour. Une terrasse serait bienvenue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BONAVIDA B.

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

Capendu

Super vacances dans la région. Jolie village, et appartement très fonctionnel. Merci chère hôte. Profitez bien, futurs vacanciers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christian m.

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

TRES BON SEJOUR

Quelques petits problèmes de radiateur rapidement résolus par Jérôme, le correspondant local. On s'est beaucoup plu dans une maison atypique et pleine de charme.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa G.

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

Francia

Casa con buena ubicación , está a pocos kilómetros de Carcassonne y Narbonne. Fiona la anfitriona estuvo muy atenta .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

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

Un très beau séjour !

Nous avons passé 3 très belles semaines à visiter la très belle Aude, des montagnes à la mer en passant par les sites historiques et naturels. La maison est confortable et vraiment pleine de charme, la petite rue très calme est une vraie zone de jeu pour les enfants. Les échanges avec la propriétaire et le gestionnaire en local ont été très agréables. Et les voisins sont très gentils !
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sylvie b.

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

Vacances idéales

Petite maison au pied de l'église et de l'ancien château de Capendu, nous avons pu passer de merveilleux moments en famille. L'ambiance y est cosy et chacun y a trouvé sa place (même un ado)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrice B.

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

sejour capendu

belle région et logement agréable et tranquille
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

philippe g.

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

Village mort

Rien à dire sur le logement, juste un peu sombre à l'étage et clés à bien engager dans la serrure. Par contre, aucune vie dans le village, complètement mort à notre arrivée. Le seul café du coin étant même fermé
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo P.

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

Casa muy confortable.

Hemos estado de lujo, tanto mis hijos ( 8,12 y 14 años) , como mi pareja y yo. Muy bien decorada y muy bien equipada. Han sido unos días fríos y lluviosos donde después al visitar algunas ciudades y alguna excursión como Carcassonne, Narbonne, Lagrasse, Lastours... llegar a casa era todo un placer. Muchas gracias por todo. (Si tenemos ocasión repetiremos sin duda. Y por supuesto lo recomendaremos a los amigos.)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

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

Dépaysement assuré

Maison bien équipée, calme, située dans un joli village offrant d'agréables balades. La décoration est agréable, nous n'avons manqué de rien. Seul bémol : les plafonds sont bas, il faut souvent baisser la tête lorsque l'on est de grande taille...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

philippe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

atypique,

Le genre de logement que l'on aime on qu'on déteste. Le logement est ancien et un peu fatigué, certains y verront du charme, d'autres maudiront ces volets impossibles à fermer. C'est au pied d'une église, qui sonne chaque heure, jour et nuit. On s'y fait rapidement...ou pas ! En ce qui nous concerne, nous avons préféré ce type de logement aux studios formatés des usines à vacances.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Nieman

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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.

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.

Languages:

English, French

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