Maison Corbieres

Medieval With A Dash Of Mid-Century

Located in the Aude region in the village of Ferrals-les-Corbières, this medieval vacation home rental in France was once the home of local vineyard workers. Situated at the center of the village, the house is now one of three rowhouses that have been restored and connected, making an ideal holiday destination for groups and families.

Restored with many of its interesting historic features and characteristics intact,  the house has been updated with an understated mix of mid-century interior style and furnished with a selection of items and design elements from the last century.

The ground floor includes a fully equipped open plan kitchen and a living room with a fireplace. The terra-cotta tile floors, exposed original beams, and unique spiral plaster and tile staircases give the house a wonderful rustic feel that also manages to be modern. 

The staggered four-floor layout allows for self-contained privacy with a first-floor en suite bedroom, a mezzanine double bedroom as well as a top floor studio bedroom with room for six guests.

One of the very few houses in the village with generous outdoor space of 50' x 12', the enclosed courtyard garden is furnished for lounging and dining in the fresh air.

Around

The medieval village of Ferrals-les-Corbières sits along the banks of L'Orbieu river that meanders northeast through the Aude region in south-central France. The village has a lively center with great cafes (including a Michelin star), tapas bars and  live music on weekends. Tennis courts are available in the village, and there are often local 'fetes' to enjoy as well as a theater for dance and local performers on the outskirts of town along with a big local outdoor market in the nearby town of Lezignan. Lezignan is also home to several supermarkets and on weekends hosts a flea market of local treasures.

Famous for its Cathar castles (especially Montsegur) and historic cities, the region of Aude is also home to the stunning fortified city of Carcassonne with its imposing citadel, narrow cobbled stone streets, and medieval beauty. The area is also known for its picturesque countryside of lakes, forests, and vineyards and rolling hills with walking trails in all directions for all levels. 

The nearby town of Limoux, situated on the banks of the river Aude has a lovely central square with cafes and a Friday market, and a little further afield is the medieval market town of Mirepoix. The slopes of the Pyrenees are within an hour and the Mediterranean beaches 25 minutes away. Plus, the Narbonnaise National Park can be reached in thirty minutes and the region offers several natural rivers and lakes. Vineyard walks and visits to local goat farms producing cheese come highly recommended. The Spanish border is a short day trip away, where you can enjoy yet another cultural experience, Figueres, the home of Salvador Dali.

Location

Aude, France. Nearest Airport: Carcassonne Airport (20 min) or Toulouse Airport (1 hr), Perpignan, approximately 1.5 hours.

Best Time to Visit: Spring through Fal -------------l