This stone winery and barrel store have been painstakingly restored to retain their original charm with the highest quality finishes. Each has their own terrace for dining and heated swimming pool so it’s perfect for having some privacy, or a fantastic set-up for a larger group too.
Jacquie and Stuart live next door and are relaxed and helpful – they’re happy to make restaurant bookings and have lots of local knowledge on nearby activites and daytrips. Find a bottle of wine and cupboard essentials in the light-filled, well-equipped kitchens and modern, airy lounges next door. Step out onto the terrace to fire up the BBQ and sip local wine as the sun sets.
Drive five minutes to the nearest restaurant in St Jean du Minervois, L’Auberge de L’Ecole – you can pick up takeaway pizza here too. There are great little restaurants, shops and a boulangerie in Bize Minervois and larger supermarkets in St Chinian, both 15 minutes’ drive away, as well as several weekly nearby markets. The magnificent fortress city of Carcassonne and Narbonne’s Mediterranean beaches are an hour away.
Le Grand Duc and Petit Duc have been a labour of love for Stuart and Jaquie. Their passion for the building is clear to see and they’ve retained the uniqueness of the properties while adding to them. The location and views are nature’s great contribution.