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TV, fireplace, books, music library
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41464 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie
  • Place, Caunes Minervois Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrière du Roi
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Caunes-Minervois

This vacation home places you next to Caunes Minervois Abbey and within 2 miles (3 km) of Carrière du Roi. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carrière du Roi - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 21 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 30 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Château Comtal - 30 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 25 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Grande Fontaine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Marbierie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Les Meulieres - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Cantine Du Curé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bistronerie - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.

The living room has comfortable sofas and chairs. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The crockery and glassware are of a very high standard. From the kitchen, walk through double French doors onto the terrace which has a dining table for eight. There are easy chairs with bright cushions. A fantastic barbecue, too. The bedrooms are of an equal size and entirely private from one another. Each has it's own beautiful bathroom. La Sucre is in a very quiet position and is totally private. It has lovely views over the rooftops towards the abbey.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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  • Parking available
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,464 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
I will most probably come to La Sucre to say goodbye to you and take the keys from you. If you are planning to go very early, please post the keys through the front door after locking up.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Ask before bringing pets.
Instant booking will not be allowed without the owner seeing previous reviews of the prospective tenant.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children
  • Note from host: Children from 6 years old.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed USD 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

Spacious Light Beautifully Renovated. Home Home Discerning House
Spacious Light Beautifully Renovated. Home Home Discerning

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Caunes-Minervois, just steps from Caunes Minervois Abbey. You'll also find Carrière du Roi and Occitania Truffle House within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare), which is 15.5 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Castres (DCM-Mazamet), which is around 19.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

Yes, every house at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third stay and it remains the very best Gite ever (in over 20 vacations in France). Everything positive people say is true! Ingrid and Christopher are charming hosts. If you have the opportunity to stay here you are in for a truly memorable experience. Thank you so much!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at Ingrid's house. The house exceeded expectations. The rooms are actually much bigger than the photos show. Ingrid was a very attentive and helpful host. The house was perfectly located for what we needed which was to visit old friends in the area. Caunes-Minervois is a lovely village.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky S.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Behind the door of this property on an ancient, unassuming street in Caunes-Minervois, you find the most beautiful holiday home, with the emphasis on 'home' !From the terrace with its outdoor kitchen and comfortable furnishings, to the generously open-plan kitchen and living area to the elegant bedrooms to the fantastic bathroom and walk-in shower room, everything has been created for the comfort and delight of guests. It is a real gem, and we shall definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carole l.

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

Wonderful stay!

Le Sucre is a lovely property, located right in the centre of the old part of Caunes Minervois. It’s beautifully furnished, comfortable and really well equipped. Ingrid is a wonderful host - she even offered to pick-up groceries for us because the local store would have been closed when we arrived. I highly recommend it as a base for exploring the Minervois region and hope to return soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breda H.

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

Another great stay

Highly recommend La Sucre. The house is so comfortable with an amazingly well equipped kitchen and the terrace is just beautiful. This was my third stay and will not be my last. Thank you Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

lyn- marie w.

A holiday treat

Spacious, modern accommodation over three floors. The living/ kitchen and outdoor space is simply luxurious. The furnishings reflect the owner's artistic style, it is also very well organised and very comfortable. It's a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Duke H.

Fantastic house in a wonderful village

We were looking for a house where our 2 kids could have their own bed, in a separate room, that we could walk to restaurants and walk to a bakery / boulangerie in the morning and this wonderful place met all our needs. It is situated in a quiet corner of the town, had 4 restaurants within 5 minute walk and two bakeries for food in the morning. We found it close to lots of things to see and had a beautiful covered patio to relax on.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristel mcgivern M.

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

Stunning home in a beautiful village

We had a lovely relaxing stay in beautiful Caunes Minervois. The hosts, Ingrid and Christopher were so accommodating and thoughtful, even purchased groceries for us before we arrived. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Wish we were back there enjoying the evening sun on the lovely terrace. Five stars
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia F.

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

The perfect holiday

We had a marvelous time at LaSucre. The house was everything we could have hoped for: spacious, inviting and quiet. Ingrid was the perfect hostess; her emails were precise and clear and our questions were always answered quickly. She had many wonderful suggestions and we really had the perfect holiday. My husband and I cannot wait to go back again to this wonderful place!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Home away from home

The home was clean and very spacious. We enjoyed the comfort of the home with large bedrooms and baths. The terrace was a great place to enjoy meals. The kitchen was well stocked with basic supplies. Ingrid could not have been nicer or more helpful. The village was easy to navigate and Ingrid's recommendations were on target.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Wonderful property

This is a wonderful house - clean, quiet, comfortable, spacious, welcoming, well equipped. The owner was very helpful and responsive before and during our stay. Caunes is an interesting town in itself and makes an excellent center for exploring the surrounding areas. We would return to this property (or any of the others owned and renovated by Ingrid) in a heartbeat - and would recommend it to friends without hesitation. We've rented a lot of properties in France, and this one is the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig I.

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

Luxury and location

The house had everything we needed, was beautifully presented and very comfortable. The terrace is unique in Caunes for a house in the middle of the village. We spent many hours sitting on it enjoying the sounds of the village and the Abbey bells. It was lovely to step out into the medieval streets. Our hosts were excellent and very welcoming. I hope we will meet again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

A little piece of paradise

If you want a peaceful holiday in a gorgeous apartment this is your place. This is the second time in this village, and staying in one of Ingrid's properties and I can't say enough nice things -- just wonderful. The apartment has everything you need, the shops in the nearby city have the best produce and groceries at a very reasonable price. There are activities to entertain you or it is just a perfect place to hang out and read a book. 5 stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

We loved this house.

Ingrid and Christopher are wonderful hosts. Christopher actually met us to lead us to this beautifully renovated medieval property. As other reviews have mentioned, the kitchen is great - absolutely the best we have encountered in our travels! The rest of the house is equally good, comfortable for hanging out - both indoors and out on the expansive terrace. And the beds are very comfortable too.The village is totally charming with excellent restaurants (don’t miss L’Atelier), a great Boulangerie and a nicely stocked grocery store. We can’t recommend this rental highly enough, it deserves more than five stars. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georganne O.

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

Absolutely amazing home!

This beautiful home is even better than the photos. It's situated in a beautiful, quiet town, 20 minutes from everywhere including Carcassone, Minerve, hiking, historic places and lovely food. The house has been lovingly rebuilt and decorated. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook some beautiful meals. The living areas are very comfortable. The two bedrooms are virtually suites with plenty of closet space and huge bathrooms. Perfect for a long or short stay. Ingrid was an amazing host, always within reach when you needed something. Thank you, Ingrid and Christopher for your generous hosting and your kindness when I was injured. A beautiful month in Caunes Minervois. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Sweet week in Le Sucre

This lovely, atmospheric house is carved into the rocks of the town ramparts and the cool stone interiors provided a blissful respite from the heatwave outside. The covered terrace was idyllic in the mornings - you can drink your coffee while watching swallows swoop and whirl over the adjacent rooftops - and the house was extremely well equipped, immaculately furnished and brimming with lovely touches, including plentiful bookshelves. We absolutely loved our stay and found Caunes a great base for touring the area as well as a pretty town in its own right. It’s not possible to drive right to the door of the property but that’s part of the charm of the historical location and we had no problem finding free parking spaces nearby. We’d love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Abraham H.

WELL APPOINTED GITE WITH GREAT TERRACE

When you read the description of the gite, please believe every word! In actual fact the place is even better than the description and the accompanying photos. It is a very well organized, clean and well appointed gite We never even used the kitchen. It has a plancha as a barbecue and what a revelation it was to use. We had fish, crevettes, calamari, pork and lamb chops, sausages, bread coated with olive oil toasted on the plancha. Even mushrooms, peppers and more prepared on the plancha and it was great. I can go on for quite a bit, but sufficient to say that it was a very good find and we enjoyed our stay even though it was unbearably hot during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect

Absolutely wonderful. I won’t repeat the other glowing reviews — just add my AMEN! to those comments and add: if you love cooking, make sure you take a look at everything offered that I’ve not seen in a rental before: knife sharpener, measuring cups, an immersion blender and good quality pots and pans, including a Le Creuset casserole. The local market includes a Quiche truck with the BEST quiche I’ve had ever. The area of France is marvellous and we so enjoyed our hikes in the countryside. We have rented over the last 25 years 20 or so places in France. This has been the best and we are talking about coming back next year. Thank you so much Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill U.

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

Photos don't do justice!

I can't recommend this lovely property strongly enough. It's not often that you book and stay at a property that exceeds expectations but la Sucre did just that. The photos do not do it justice. It was by far the nicest we have stayed in; incredibly functional and well-equipped but stunning and full of character. AND located in the most picturesque village ever! We used this home-away-from-home as a base for our week-long exploration throughout the Languedoc/Roussillon area and it was perfect. Ingrid and John were excellent hosts, providing us with a lovely welcoming basket of fruit and bottle of wine, showing (not just telling) us where to shop for supplies and answering any questions we had. One lasting memory of our stay is our morning walk to the village boulangerie through narrow, winding cobblestone streets to purchase fresh croissants for breakfast to be enjoyed on the outside ‘terrace’. We would not hesitate to return and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Second time and as great as the first!

Last year was our first visit to Caunes-Minervoir and we stayed at La Sucre mid-May-early June. We liked it so much, we booked it again for this spring. The house is truly marvelous and was everything we remembered. While the weather did not cooperate this year (a lot of wind, rain, and cool temperatures) we couldn't have been in a better location. The house is quiet, well equipped with comfortable beds and equally comfortable living area furniture. Fabulous pizza place in walking distance as is a stellar restaurant L'Atelier. We had meals in frequently, given the weather and the kitchen provided everything we needed to make lovely meals with marvelous French ingredients. The thrice-weekly markets in the centre of town provided fresh herbs and vegetables, and fabulous quiches. Ingrid and Christopher are so welcoming and helpful - marvelous hosts! We have visited France over 20 times in the past 25 years and have never returned before to a holiday home. We are already thinking of booking La Sucre for a third time!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Sweet La Sucre

Cold day in February and I am remembering our wonderful vacation in Caunes Minervois last September at La Sucre. I feel guilty I have not written a review sooner, for our experience was superb. Maybe I was trying to keep this gem a secret! Ingrid was the perfect hostess, a lovely lady with a professional attention to detail. Her extraordinary style sense permeates throughout this enchanting rental in a quiet corner of France. We loved this village with its rich wines at inexpensive prices. The grape harvest in September gave us an aromatic and colorful glimpse of village life. There was always plenty to do with short day trips to other nearby towns and plenty of delicious food either from local restaurants or cooked in the La Sucre well equipped kitchen. I could go on and on about the village Cafe or the corner grocery store that totally enamored us, but if I say too much next time we want to rent this magical home it will not be available. Perish the thought!
Archival

8/10 Good

Diana T.

Christmas In Caunes Minervois Hideaway

This was our first Christmas holiday away from home and we found La Sucre to be a very charming retreat. The cottage has been imaginatively renovated over 3 floors and is fully equipped with just about everything you could possibly need. It is worth mentioning that this is one of the few places in which it was not necessary to run the entire kitchen contents through the dishwasher on arrival. Everything is very clean, spotless in fact which is not the case with many holiday rentals. There were plenty of large fluffy towels in both bathrooms along with extra bedding and light throws to keep off the odd chill. We really appreciated the satellite TV with dozens of UK and US channels compared with many places which only have the news. There is also a very useful selection of condiments and essentials to get you started. Our host Christopher gave us a warm welcome and was close at hand for any problems of which there were few. There was also great communication with Ingrid during the booking process, very patient and informative. The wood burner gives off a lot of heat and really kept us warm, the wood can be picked up cheaply from the Bricolage or most supermarkets. Caunes is a friendly little village with a varied selection of eateries to suit most tastes and budgets. Over Christmas not everywhere is open but you will not suffer with the available selection. There are so many other villages and towns to explore within a 40 mins radius including Carcassonne, that if you want you can be busy with daily trips. It is a quiet village although a couple of the locals are occasionally fond of riding their trail bikes in the evening. Our only complaint is that the hot water often ran out on us by the early evening due to our habit of taking long showers and the electric heaters in the bedrooms were insufficient to really warm the rooms on the economical setting. The water is heated overnight due to the cost of electricity in France so I understand that these are common problems in the region, especially during the winter. We would very much like to return to La Sucre at any time of year. The owners have done a wonderful job with the property and it is very good value for money.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte T.

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

Un séjour très agréable dans un gite remarquable

Tout est parfait dans ce gîte de Caunes : accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse Ingrid, un logement remarquable rénové avec goût, spacieux, très propre et très bien équipé à tous les niveaux! Le village est très typique, et dispose de toutes les facilités. Nous recommandons vivement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aline D.

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

Beautiful house

We had an amazing stay with the family! The house is beautiful as are the surroundings villages. Well worth your while to stay there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

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

Belle maison

La maison est beaucoup plus belle et que sur les photos, se trouve entre deux petites ruelles, au calme. Très bien équipée, décorée avec le goût. La literie et le linge de lit est parfait. Les chambres sont spacieuses. Il y a des caméras vidéosurveillance à l’extérieur et à l’intérieur au niveau de la terrasse. Nous avons passé très bon séjour. Je recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020