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10/10 Excellent
jerome p.
8 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfaite location
jerome p.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Entire home
Charming house close to Carcassonne and centrally located to explore the region!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Capendu, Occitanie
- Château Comtal17 min drive
- Aude Gate18 min drive
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne19 min drive
- Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)29 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!
Property manager
Fiona Nieman
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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.
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
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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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 hiking nearby.
Capendu, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
- Château Comtal - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
- Aude Gate - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
- Narbonnaise Gate - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Les Vignes de Bacchus - 11 min drive
- Hôtel Ô Fil de l'ô - 5 min drive
- La Boutique - 4 min drive
- AUTOGRILL Aire des Corbières Nord - 4 min drive
- Le Pasteur - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tamsa
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wohlfühlhaus
Tamsa
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angelie C.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour Capendu
Angelie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Stéphanie P.
29 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour de 5 jours
Stéphanie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
rolande m.
26 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une semaine à Capendu !
rolande m.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arthur R.
4 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien, très beau séjour dans une belle région !!
Arthur R.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
REGIS B.
23 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location atypique mais c'est ce qui fait son charme
REGIS B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thibault D.
9 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte cosy et charmant
Thibault D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
VERONIQUE L.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle location sur Capendu
VERONIQUE L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
BONAVIDA B.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Capendu
BONAVIDA B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
MIREN KARMELE JAUREGUI
12 April 2023
MIREN KARMELE JAUREGUI
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
christian m.
7 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TRES BON SEJOUR
christian m.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luisa G.
30 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Francia
Luisa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marc F.
22 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un très beau séjour !
Marc F.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
sylvie b.
10 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances idéales
sylvie b.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Xavier G.
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint House in Friendly Village
Xavier G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
patrice B.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sejour capendu
patrice B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
philippe g.
3 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Village mort
philippe g.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ricardo P.
8 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa muy confortable.
Ricardo P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Charlotte B.
22 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dépaysement assuré
Charlotte B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
philippe m.
5 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
atypique,
philippe m.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Xavier M.
31 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petite maison sympathique
Xavier M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Sarah J.
24 August 2020
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Moyen
Sarah J.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Carol L.
16 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Petite maison cosy
Carol L.
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.
Languages:
English, French
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