we had a nice welcome and the place is really nice

Lionel is a charming host and gave fantastic advice on trips to do in the local area. The room is small and situated on the bottom floor which should make it cooler. the village is picturesque with beautiful back streets and lots of characterful corners. There are plenty of restaurants available both in the village although i would recommend nearby Villeneuve that has an amazing restaurant recommended by our host.

A welcome and a feeling right away, we had a good time. Very pretty porteries, recommendations that make us travel through the area. I highly recommend

The pottery was really beautiful we enjoyed our stay very much. Lionel was welcoming and helpful even though we arrived very late. The room was comfortable and we slept well. There was a decent shower and breakfast was great. The village the pottery was in was beautiful too we were very glad to have visited.

Our stay at Lionel's Pottery in his beautiful B&B was an absolute highlight. The room was perfect - clean and comfortable, with a private bathroom, and the setting magical. He warmly welcomed us sharing information about where to eat and what to see, we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him. Breakfast was delicious with coffee, bread, cheese, fruit and Lionel's homemade jam. The location is quiet within a few steps from the medieval village and on a clear day has views of the snow-capped Pyrenees - perfect for exploring the surrounding areas. Thank you Lionel, wish we could have stayed longer. Cheryl and Sid, Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Our stay with Lionel and Marie was fabulous! We stayed in an adorable little room right next to their pottery shop. While the stone building itself dated back to the 18th century, our room was cozy with all the modern comforts. Our hosts were more than gracious, helpful and friendly. We would gladly stay there again!

Charming bedroom comfortable in a beautiful building in a picturesque village. Very warm welcome and good advice.

Thank you Lionel!!!!.....we really enjoyed staying at your place. Hope to come back soon!!!

The accommodation is very nice, the frame and the surroundings too. The terrace is exceptional. Good experience I recommend.

Superb I recommend, photographs correspond

Pascale was absent, c is her husband Eric-Mark who welcomed us really well. He give us full DNews on the house, activities to do around the village. The house is great, we did not stay long but it has come back well to enjoy this beautiful area we discovered! I highly recommend this house in very original wood with great hosts.

Short stay in the home of Pascale was very approachable and considerate during our interviews. The house is very pleasant and quite unusual. The village is ideally situated in the Minervois and several addresses are recommended, Pascale is also planning a comprehensive booklet for its guests well supplied. Only small odd: € 15 for a pair of linen without towel, so do not forget your business! The overall experience was very good nonetheless! To recommend !

Spent a wonderful 2 nights at Maison De Vie. Didn't actually get to meet Pascale but Eric Marc made us very welcome and was a perfect host, look forward to the next time

Excellent Apartment! perfect Home

It is a lovely place, very confortable and we would recommend that for sure. Pascal is an excellent host and the vibe of the place is really nice. We enjoyed our stay and we are looking forward to the next time.

very nice welcome, the serenity of the place due to the location at the foot of Black Mountain and the comforts of home (popular floor heating and comfortable beds) allow to rest body and mind, listening to the nearby stream.

Home very nice and perfect setting for a family holiday. Our kids had a great and adopted the scene very quickly. We highly recommend this accommodation.

The setting is beautiful, Martin and Marie are nice and warm. They also sell their organic products. The apartment is well equipped. A good place to be quiet.

Martin is friendly and accurate person. Location is very authentic with fields and vineyards, that's a great option if you want to escape cities and touristic places. Positive: great countryside location Bright room with wooden stove Negative: There is no proper toilet in the flat just a bucket which might be frustrating for ladies or those who are used to city comfort. Bolier capacity is pretty small suitable for only one person at a time.

ZERO pas de clef pour fermer le logement donc intimiter 0. Deux lit d'enfants en guise de couchage, je n'ai pas dormi dans ce logement jai du aller prendre deux nuits d'hotel a carcassonne. Je deconseille fortement !!! Digne d'un d'horreur.

Jenny's house was unforgettable! Much more than what the photos show. We were greeted with a welcome detail, with food, fruits and basics. His friends were wonderful and charming. Every detail of the house was perfect. We have had much more than we needed!! Have been an unforgettable vacation! Thank you SO much Jenny (same goes to Helen and Tony)!! We will come back FOR SURE! I highly recommend Jenny and her place!!!

Warm welcome. On arrival we were surprised with two cold beers. Cathy was one who gave attention to our needs and the potential of the area. Was allowed to use wifi in their restaurant. It was a nice touch and stay. The stay was consistent with the description and was neat and tidy.

Very welcome Cathy and her husband. Pretty small house in a quiet street, well equipped, refined decor and cleanliness irréprochable.Linge property in profusion. Cathy everything to ensure our comfort. Missing just one outside it out directly on the street ... Good base to visit a beautiful area.

Very nice house, renovated with taste. We had a very nice weekend. The village is quiet. We were warmly welcomed by Cathy and her husband. Thank you.

Housing perfectly matched the description and our expectations. We were very well received by Cathy, a hostess attentionée (a big thank you to discover local wines) and full of vitality. In short, an ideal.

The host canceled this reservation 3 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Apartment that meets all described, very well maintained, very clean and my well decorated. There is everything. Cozy apartment. Infitriona great gift we leave well coming and gave us two or three tips to do in the area. Very attentive and friendly. If back in the area I repeat fixed housing!

A very pleasant stay in the simple but well-off, clean and well kept house. Cathy was very informative about visits to Do in 4 days and was very attentive.

My girlfriend and I spent a wonderful week in Cathy's apartment. The apartment is more spacious than it seems when looking at the pictures. It is fully equipped, e.g. including a dish washer, extra blankets, a coffee machine, roller shutters at the windows and all you need to cook. There is no WLAN in the apartment, but Cathy offered us to use theirs in their house. Although the bed is quite small, it was still good enough for me (I’m 1.91m) and my girlfriend, too. The apartment is situated in Rieux-Minervois centre facing a little street north-east (no traffic, sun in the morning). The neighborhood is quiet, a typical French village. Upon arrival, Cathy welcomed us with fruit, milk, coffee and cake and provided linen, sheets and towels. She is fluent in English (Spanish, too) and her husband and she are very welcoming and sympathetic people that tried to make our stay as comfortable as possible. They provided us with hints on what to see, weather reports and general information about food markets and flea markets in nearby villages/towns. We enjoyed ourselves at Cathy’s very much and we can absolutely recommend staying there!

a lovely stay in a relaxed b n b set in. fabulous countryside with a river running through through. waterfalls and swimming holes make for idyllic afternoons.lots of interesting local villages to visit.a number of furry friends make the happy picture like home from home. rowena is a warm and friendly hostess for whom nothing is too much trouble

Susan and I had a lovely stay with Rowena. She is a warm and welcoming hostess who lives in beutiful and quiet valley in the mountains. We would have no reservations in recommending her to others who are attracted to this wonderful part of France.

Rowena was very welcoming and helpful. The house is in a lovely secluded and quiet location. Very enjoyable.

We arrived at Rowena's B&B and instantly felt relaxed. The Chalet is set in a beautiful gully with a meadow of flowers. The bed was comfortable with a large bathroom in an adjoining room. Rowena is a wonderfully warm host. She had a great knowledge of the local area as well. We only wished that we could have stayed longer!

Rowena is a great and kind host, the communication was flawless when we booked. She took great care of us, helping us in any way she could and the pottery courses were amazing, Rowena beeing very kind. It was great to enjoy the breakfast in the morning (and our daugther was delighted to be able to grab the eggs directly from the henhouse. All in all: our stay was great, thanks!

Rowena made us feel very, very welcome when we arrived at her special place. This was especially true since I arrived sick and she took me the very next day to her doctor and pharmacy. My quick recovery meant we both enjoyed the rest of our stay very much. The property was full of wonderful places to explore and the dogs love to keep you company and guide you to the waterfalls and special wooded paths. Nighttime transformed the valley where Rowena's home is nestled and, on most nights, we gazed at the stars for hours. Our bed had lovely linens and was very comfortable. The spacious shared bathroom had dreamy, one of a kind bathtub set perfectly to look out a window out into the valley. There was also a stall shower, as well as toilet and footbath. All of this would have been enough to recommend a stay at Rowena's , but we had the additional privilege of joining Rowena in pottery lessons... and was a highlight in our trip. The location feels remote and yet is only minutes from the town with wonderful restaurants and an historic Abbaye. Carcassonne and other sights to see were also within easy driving distance. Rowena is a truly caring and lovely person who we enjoyed getting to know during our stay. We warmly recommend a stay at Rowena's -- especially if you are a nature lover.

We added a day to our stay, so our other review really says it all.

We absolutely loved staying here. Not sure what was the best bit: the house, the river, meeting other nice people, the super relaxed atmosphere, the chance to try our hands at pottery, the vinyl collection, the chats, the crazy storm we witnessed, the really lovely village, the friendly dogs....actually it was probably just Rowena. I want to be like her when I grow up. Go there for yourself and enjoy! Thank you so much x

Beautiful old place, castle between vineyards, full of history. Our room was large and comfortable with large bathroom and terrace, really good space and position of the place to relax. We were able to communicate well with our host and exchange ideas. The place is really special, old, with a cloud of mystery. There are very nice routes to spend sometime walking around the country.

Francoise's castle is stunning! She and her husband are really kind to us and show us their castle. And you have to try the pool, it's a dream pool for vacation! It's a pity that we didn't have the time to enjoy it! Thank you francoise!

Fue una experiencia increíble pasar una noche en este castillo. Como dormir en un museo, realmente especial. Los anfitriones fueron muy simpáticos con nosotros, nos abrieron sus puertas y nos contaron la historia del lugar, de la familia. Muy recomendable y nos gustaría volver alguna vez!

Excellent accueil chez Françoise, dans une demeure chargée d'histoire(s), un site d'exception, avec une vaste piscine et un peut air d'arche de noé en prime! Nous avons tout aimé: la réactivité, la chambre, le petit déjeuner, les (URL HIDDEN) et les conseils avisés. rien à redire!

Great, cosy house in fantastic village. A minor hick-up, at the beginning of our stay, was responded to and dealt with very quickly by very friendly host. Every thing we needed was in a short walking distance from the house. A great base for exploring all there is to see in the surrounding area. We really loved our stay here and would have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending it.

Very enjoyable. Apartment clean and nicely decorated, everything you need is there. It happens very easily do without wifi and French TV channels. It lacks a little terrace to make it perfect. Located in a narrow lane so little traffic, no passing car, tranquility assured. Peaceful village and resting, stone and narrow streets. Some small shops, little noise, few tourists, speaking for the majority. No problems to report during the stay; Morgan answer to texting rather quickly with any questions. As a family, we were very satisfied with the stay, which was relaxing and very sweet. Wander through the streets, buy feta cheese and fresh tomato market, stroll at dusk near the kitchen, then take the road to visit the area.

We had a lovely 4 night stay in August on the way down to the Costa Brava. The house is so beautiful and elegant with lots of lovely touches. We found everything we needed for a family of 4. We were very happy there. The village is charming with many lovely restaurants to choose from within walking distance. There are also lots more choices if you wish to take your car. We enjoyed exploring the local area and found lots to do including visiting the caves, swimming in the lake and of course a trip to Carcassonne. We found the prices of the local food and wine to be very reasonable and the quality fantastic. I would heartily recommend this house and hope to be back one day.

Stayed 4 nights in June 2015. Doug and Emma were our local contacts in Caunes and they were very responsive when we managed to blow a fuse in the electrical system. They replaced it the next morning even though we only contacted them by email. The location of the apartment is on the east side of town and is a 3 minute walk from the mairie, a tiny grocery store, and the main hotel. The apartment was clean and well-kept, and is really very cute. The in-suite washing machine was a godsend, and the showers were hot and had good pressure. Being a tiny old village, there isn't much parking adjacent the unit, but everything's so close that it's still just a minute or two away. While we were away from the unit at a wedding, burglars broke open a window and stole our electronics and cash. There's nothing that could have further been done to prevent it really, but it still leaves a bad taste in one's mouth. The village is charming, but there is definitely a sense that it is very easy to know which residences are seasonal or rentals, so we were certainly targeted as tourists by whoever robbed the place.

Great location although a car would be essential in order to visit other places of interest. We really liked the views from the master bedroom of the whole village and the Abbey. Keep the shutters open, if you like to be woken up by the lovely sunrise (we stayed at the beginning of April). The downstairs bedroom can be quite dark, due to lack of natural light, which is in contrast to the other rooms of the property. There are couple of shops nearby, so getting fresh produce is not an issue and if you have a car, a supermarket is located just 20min away for a much greater choice. When we looked at the pictures, we were slightly concerned about parking but believe me, parking is not an issue on the street or in the surrounding area. Have a great holiday in a lovely France!

As arranged, Pascale came to meet me near the town hall. The appartment is in a medieval part of the town close to the town hall. Given the very narrow streets this was a very sensible thing to do. The appartment is well set up and clean. It was a good experience staying in such an old building, especially one with a satisfactory modern set up.

Pascal was a very welcoming host. She gave us some great tips for things to try and do while in the area, which was great. She also offered to bring us to and from Carcassonne because she was travelling there for work, which was really nice. Rieux-Minervois is a cute town, and the countryside around it is beautiful. The studio was small but cosy and clean, my only complaint is that the bathroom doesn't have a door! But besides that, it was perfect :)

Pascale is a very welcoming host. She met us in the main square of the village to help us get to the studio and she has a dossier with lots of useful information for tourists in the area. The studio is very well equipped, fridge, small kitchen, a good bathroom. She also leaves some bags of tea and instant coffee for the morning. If you have a car is a perfect choice for people going around in a budget.

I had a little problem with my plans since I wansn't very aware on the schedules of public buses that come and go to and from Carcassonne. Pascal was very gentil on helping me with this, and my trip ended being as I planned. The studio is just as it looks like in the photos. Little details make it even more beautiful. If you are traveling with out a car be aware of the bus schedule if you are planning to stay most of your time out of this town. Great place, absolutely recommend it. Ps: no free wifi around the town except when you are at Pascal's so take that in mind

Exactly as described. Pascale is very welcoming and even came to meet me to guide me to the house. A great option for those seeking an independent option on a budget.

Pascale was so great! She took the time to help us plan our day and even made a reservation for us. You will definitely need a car to stay here, but if you have one and want to get off the beaten path go here! Great little town, and great place to get lost among the vineyards.

Pascale was a wonderful hostess who went above and beyond to make sure we had a pleasant stay. She treated my daughter and me like family, taking the time to come up with an itinerary for our visit, writing out directions to suggested destinations, helping us with laundry, and providing us with fresh fruit, snacks and drinks upon our arrival. We spent an unforgettable evening with her and her family(URL HIDDEN) The apartment is very small, but has everything you need and is located right in the heart of a small town, about 20 minutes by car to Carcassonne (use GPS or ask Pascale for directions in advance). I would advise this apartment to single travelers or people who are very comfortable with each other, as the bathroom has only a string curtain, no door.

Pascale made arrangements to meet me and had made everything clear about when and where, so finding the place was very easy. She was very welcoming and showed me lots of places to visit in the area. This apartment is located in the very heart of the village and is in an enchanting area. It was neat and clean and had everything I needed. Pascale was very friendly and even cooked dinner for me one night. I would absolutely stay there again.