Title: Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30325978&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. Riverfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. ![Property grounds - Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. (Montlaur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30326000/30325978/f69fe310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. (Montlaur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30326000/30325978/28cb6628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. (Montlaur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30326000/30325978/0d4cfcc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. (Montlaur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30326000/30325978/3514f87c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. (Montlaur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30326000/30325978/4b51986e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities at Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. . Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi and babysitting service are available to all guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. A few kilometers from Lagrasse and Carcassonne, the Domaine de Montlaur is an oasis of calm and FRESHNESS in the heart of the Cathar Country. Located on the ground floor of the castle - but completely independent from the rest of the residence - LA SUITE DE LA BASTIDE accommodates 2 to 4 people as well as a small child. Classified 4 stars by the Gîtes de France, this charming and prestigious gîte with a surface area of ​​100 m2 consists of a very large bedroom with a king size bed (180 cm) and an old child's bed, an adjoining bathroom, a kitchen and a living room (with sofa bed/2 people/160 cm wide) overlooking the shaded park of the Domaine, one of the most beautiful gardens in Languedoc. Out of time, this place is an invitation to the sweet life. A stone's throw away, a grocery store, a pharmacy, a small organic market every Tuesday and the village restaurant, Vins de Dagne with tasty cuisine and the best Corbières wines. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Merci de ne pas fumer dans la suite. ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a zoo - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Composting - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33259400/33259357/f8c44e9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming cottage a few kilometers from Carcassonne and Lagrasse, private pool Montlaur - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=33259357&PinnedHotelID=33259357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121800000/121791600/121791564/6e8098f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### L'Amandier - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Montlaur Domain Charming Cottage Heart Cathar Country Domain Charming Cottage Heart Cathar Country Montlaur Domain Charming Heart Cathar Country Domain Charming Heart Cathar Country Montlaur Domain Charming Cottage Heart Cathar Country Domain Charming Cottage Heart Cathar Country Montlaur Domain Charming Heart Cathar Country Domain Charming Heart Cathar Country Montlaur Domain Charming Cottage in the Heart of Cathar Country Montlaur Domain Charming Cottage in the Heart of Cathar Country Domain Charming Heart Cathar ## About the area Located in Val-de-Dagne, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Val-de-Dagne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Val-De-Dagne.dx690184732311511040) [View more Vacation homes in Val-de-Dagne](https://www.expedia.ca/Val-De-Dagne-Private-Vacation-Homes.d690184732311511040-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.12782%2C2.55760&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_91u5iiA6NHV4eg9R7yvkoTv1xU=) Montlaur, Occitanie ### What's nearby - ![This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050702/761a03af-262a-4220-879b-9d489ee4c6c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne 28 min drive \- 34.3 km - Vignerons de Camplong 13 min drive \- 12.3 km - Lagrasse Abbey 19 min drive \- 17.8 km - Saturday Open Air Market 19 min drive \- 17.8 km - Lac de la Cavayere 25 min drive \- 28.9 km ### Getting around - Couffoulens Station 30 min drive - Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 12 min drive - La Boutique 12 min drive - AUTOGRILL Aire des Corbières Nord - A61 12 min drive - La Petite Maison 16 min drive - La Cocotte Felée 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. have a pool? ### Is Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. ? ### What time is check-out at Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. ? ### Where is Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rare. An oasis of freshness at the gates of Carcassonne pool and shaded park. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy Z. Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Einfach nur klasse ! ##### Andy Z. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jean pierre B. Nov 23, 2016 #### Que du bonheur Accueil efficace et chaleureux, la maison est vaste lumineuse et très propre, le petit bourg de Montlaur plein de charmantes surprises et loin de l'agitation des grandes transhumances touristiques. sans parler du petit Syrah de la coopérative voisine . Les belles promenades dans la garrigue sont au bout du village et il ya même tout près la possibilité de louer des chevaux chez "le plo outfitters" je recommande chaudement Jean pierre boulangin ##### jean pierre B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### anne v. Aug 21, 2016 #### Superbe adresse La suite de la Bastide se situe dans le château au rez de chaussée face à une allée impressionnante de platanes ce qui donne un charme indéniable à ce gite. La propriété est magnifique, au calme et ombragée (fort appréciable au mois d'aout dans une région ou il fait chaud) avec une piscine superbe. Le gite est décoré avec soin et raffinement.La chambre principale est très agréable car grande et avec une literie haut de gamme. Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement par Marianne et sa famille. Nous recommandons vivement ce gite, nous y avons passé une très belle semaine en famille (couple avec 3 enfants). ##### anne v. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-Caroline F. Sep 28, 2015 #### Havre de paix et de beauté Nous avons passé un séjour fantastique dans cette merveilleuse demeure. La suite attenant à la demeure principale est très belle et très bien équipée. Le jardin est absolument ravissant et la piscine très agréable. L'impression principale est celle de l'authenticité associé à un chic discret. L'accueil de Marianne et de ses proches fut plus que chaleureux. Je recommande vivement ce havre de paix et de beauté. ##### Marie-Caroline F. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christoph B. Nov 19, 2014 #### Oase der Erholung in stilvollem Ambiente Wir haben einen schönen zweiwöchigen Herbsturlaub in Montlaur verbracht. Die große, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Wohnung befindet sich im Erdgeschoss der Bastide mit direktem Zugang in den traumhaften Park. Modern ausgestattete Küche mit umfangreichem Zubehör. Stilvoll eingerichtetes Schlafzimmer mit großem komfortablen Bett. Nur schade, dass der Kamin nicht in Betrieb genommen werden konnte. Die nächstgrößeren Städte sind für Tagesausflüge gut zu erreichen. Für den täglichen Bedarf ist im Ort alles vorhanden. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour, au chateaux! ##### Christoph B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Eliseo](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourdes-Hotels-Hotel-Eliseo.h1289209.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Chiesa ](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Grau-Du-Roi-Hotels-Villa-Chiesa.h100057867.Hotel-Information) > > [La Picholine](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorede-Hotels-La-Picholine.h42598472.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Carcassonne-Hotels-Chateau-Des-Ducs-De-Joyeuse.h1048037.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel de Castres](https://www.expedia.ca/Castres-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-De-Castres.h111024930.Hotel-Information) > > [Domaine de Menerque](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisle-Sur-Tarn-Hotels-Domaine-De-Menerque.h44028047.Hotel-Information) > > [Loft Atypique](https://www.expedia.ca/Villeneuve-De-Riviere-Hotels-Loft-Atypique.h35121174.Hotel-Information) > > [La Maison d'Amalaurille](https://www.expedia.ca/Estancarbon-Hotels-La-Maison-Damalaurille.h46524493.Hotel-Information) > > [Boutique Hôtel Entraigues](https://www.expedia.ca/Uzes-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Entraigues.h4995655.Hotel-Information) > > [Bel Hôtel Restaurant La Gentilhommiere](https://www.expedia.ca/Trebes-Hotels-Bel-Hotel-La-Gentilhommiere.h78280423.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Petit Majestic](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourdes-Hotels-Le-Petit-Majestic.h24298226.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Domaine du Golf by Ateya Vacances](https://www.expedia.ca/Montpellier-Hotels-Le-Domaine-Du-Golf-By-Ateya-Vacances.h2692622.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Océan](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourdes-Hotels-Hotel-Ocean.h3190236.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel du Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourdes-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Centre.h19125103.Hotel-Information) > > [La Lagune](https://www.expedia.ca/Bages-Hotels-LA-LAGUNE.h95041526.Hotel-Information) > > [​Luxury (4 Star) Manor House in the heart of rural Aveyron](https://www.expedia.ca/Lacroix-Barrez-Hotels-Luxury-Manor-House-In-The-Heart-Of-Rural-Aveyron-On-The-Edge-Of-A-Small-Village.h40131642.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Estelou](https://www.expedia.ca/Sommieres-Hotels-Hotel-Estelou.h1866714.Hotel-Information) > > [ La Rose du Vent](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Pons-De-Mauchiens-Hotels-La-Rose-Du-Vent.h102761946.Hotel-Information) > > [Château Les Carrasses](https://www.expedia.ca/Beziers-Hotels-Chateau-Les-Carrasses.h4506283.Hotel-Information) > > [Castel de Mirambel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourdes-Hotels-Castel-De-Mirambel.h106111772.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Logis Carasol](https://www.expedia.ca/Elne-Hotels-Hotel-Logis-Carasol.h4724226.Hotel-Information) > > [Les Terrasses de Castelnau](https://www.expedia.ca/Montpellier-Hotels-Les-Terrasses-De-Castelnau.h6164416.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Foch](https://www.expedia.ca/Lourdes-Hotels-Residence-Foch.h1234423.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Renaissance](https://www.expedia.ca/Castres-Hotels-Hotel-Renaissance.h4047041.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Chalet - PINSAC - Gîte](https://www.expedia.ca/Pinsac-Hotels-Le-Chalet-PINSAC-Gite.h112614687.Hotel-Information) > > [Stunning Tranquil Villa with pool | Amazing Views in Caudies-de-Fenouilledes](https://www.expedia.ca/Caudies-De-Fenouilledes-Hotels-Languedoccaudies-Stunning-Tranquil-Villa-With-Pool-Amazing-Views.h33736762.Hotel-Information) > > [Studio Cabine Grau du Roi Proche mer et Commerces. 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