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Monsieur et Madame Séverine et Gilles Contrepois
1 Chemin du Col de la Serre
Tél.: +33 (0) 4 68 45 86 67
Tél.: +33 (0) 6 88 79 26 98 (Mobile)
Languages spoken : French, English
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Price : From 95 €/Nuit
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The Domaine Grand Guilhem is an organic wine producing property of 12 hectares with a large 19th century house and outbuildings. It lies just above the minute wine producing village of Cascastel which is situated in the Fitou area of Southern France. This is in the region known popularly as Cathar country. It is 25 kilometres from the Mediterranean and the beaches, 30 kilometres south of Narbonne, 40 kilometres north of Perpignan and 40 kilometres south east of Carcassonne. The nearest town with facilities is Durban des Corbières, 6 kilometres from Cascastel, on the D611.  Top
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THE ROOMS
The accommodation consists of four guest rooms, chambres d'hôtes, plus two independant gîtes to rent (one for 4 people and one for 12 people) which gives a choice, depending on what is required. All has been given 'Pays Cathare' recognition within the field of rural accommodation for the quality of the welcome given and also the label 'Sejours en Vignobles' (a wine holiday - or break -) by Gîtes de France which is awarded to vine growing proprietors who wish to share their love and knowledge of wine with their guests. The Domaine Grand Guilhem is also a member of 'L'Association du Tourisme Vigneron Corbières-Méditerranée' the aim of which is to promote tourism within the Corbières and Fitou areas.
Thirty three people can be accommodated and we could answer all your wishes.
The four guest rooms have received the category of '4 epis' or 4 wheat ears in recognition of the comfort, the high standard of the renovation and the quality of the activities offered. You can stay for one night or many nights throughout the year.
The beds are made and the towels are provided. The ample breakfast is included in the price for the room.
The Carignan Room
On the first floor to the right is the Carignan Room, decorated in gold and green. It is equipped with a bed 180 x 200, but this can easily be converted to two single beds 90 x 200. The large bathroom has a small corner with two armchairs which allows a moment of repose looking out to one of the palms in the garden; the toilet is separate. The caramel coloured washbasins blend with the Indian screen which in turn harmonise with the Art deco armchair, and the floor tiles are a souvenir of the 1920's. The room has a view over the garden and swimming pool.
The Grenache Room
On the first floor to the left is the Grenache Room painted in shades of rose and fuschia, lightened by the mimosa coloured curtains printed with turquoise, cobalt and emerald medallions which have been designed by Tricia Guild. There are two single beds 90 x 200 but these can easily be joined to make a double bed 180 x 200. The blue of the bathroom is like the sea around the Cyclades and invites you to immerse yourself in the deep blue water and contemplate the lamp shade which is in the shape of a witch's hat! There is a view of the garden and the village.
The Syrah Room
On the right is the Syrah room from which the 1000 meter high 'Mont Tauch'can be seen. The room is a balanced mix of colour and texture - the walls are vanilla and the floor covered in rush matting and earthenware tiles. The porthole shaped window gives an impression of being at sea and through it can be seen the swimming pool glistening in the sun and the shady pines of the garden from the two other windows.
The settee could easily be turned into a comfortable bed for one or two additional people.
The Muscat Room
The honey coloured muscat wine sets the tone for this room lit by lamps whose bases are decorated with flowers and vines The curtains are bordered with mauve, deep purple and yellow ochre - colours echoed in the bathroom.
This is the largest and most spacious of the four rooms and is arranged as two spaces separated by a screen. It makes an excellent family room and four people can easily be accommodated on the two large double beds which can also become single beds; a settee could easily be turned into a comfortable bed for one or two additional people. The window looks out on the Cascastel château and beyond that the Garrigue - uncultivated ground where plants typical of the region grow, namely holly oak, gorse, lavender, rosemary, thyme and throughout the year a profusion of flowers.
In the bathroom there is a large angled bath which invites long, lazy soaks. Top
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THE TABLE
For lunch and dinner 'Le Clos de Cascastel', the restaurant in the village, is 200 metres from the Domaine. Here you can enjoy a meal where importance is given to the use of fresh products. You can discover a dozen more restaurants within a radius of 15 km, most well know of which is the Auberge du Vieux Puits awarded two Michelin stars, and where the chef Gilles Goujon, an ambassador of Mediterranean culinary art, has justifiably earned his reputation. Top
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THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The house is surrounded by a secluded, tree shaded garden of Provençal Cypresses, Alep Pines and Palms. Some of these trees are 100 years old. There is a view over the Roman tiled roofs of the village, the vines and the Corbières hills. Outside there is a stone table 'monastère' where you can have breakfast. Top
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CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Discover the Cathar Castles of Aguilar, Quéribus, Peyrepertuse, Villerouge-termenés... La Cité médiévale de Carcassonne (given World Historical Monument status by unesco), the romanesque abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse.
Visit the vineyards in a 4 x 4 vehicle, learn about growing vines and the art of wine making. See the wine harvest 'Les Vendanges'. Have an adventure in a 4 x 4 following part of the route of the Paris/Dakar car race.
Visit the African Safari Park (Réserve Africaine) at Sigean where there are 3500 animals.
Take a tour on a mountain bike following the marked tracks around Cascastel.
Walk along the 'Sentier Cathare' (Cathar footpath) or along other tracks and footpaths around Cascastel.
Concerts and evenings of wine and music from November to March at the Domaine.
Visit a botanical garden and also see the beehives.
Good restaurants: 'Le Clos de Cascastel'; 'L'Auberge du Vieux Puits'; 'La table du Pêcheur'; 'La Rotisserie Médiéval'; L'Amandier', 'La Fargo', 'Château de Lastours', 'Le Merle Bleu'; 'Le Corbierou', 'L'Auberge du Vigneron'...
Play boule in the village square.
Horseriding 7 kms away; hang gliding on Mont Tauch; tennis 2 kms away.
Within 1hr. 30 there are the ski slopes of Font-Romeu, Pyrénées 2000, Les Angles...
The swimming pool and the jacuzzi at the Domaine.
A pool fed by a warm water spring where the temperature is always 21°, 7 kms away.
25kms distant are the beaches displaying each year the Pavillon bleu sign of the quality of the water for swimming. The nearest beach is Leucate with its cliffs.
Wind surfing/speed sailing at the sailing centre of Pascal Maka (World speed champion).
Cruise in a catamaran with or without a skipper.
Skin diving/snorkelling.
A guided tour round the L'Ile Ste Lucie with a naturalist.
Take a trip on a canal barge along the Canal Robine from Narbonne to Port la Nouvelle.
The Canal du Midi - classed as a world historic monument by unesco).
Fishing.
Swimming in gorges, rafting, hydrospeed, canoeing. Top
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Contact us
Thank you to contact us by email or by phone : 00 33 4 68 45 86 67 Top
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DOMAINE GRAND GUILHEM - CONTACT/RESERVATIONS
Actuellement ouvert
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CLIMATE & WEATHER
300 sunny days a year Top
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MAP & DIRECTIONS
Latitude : 42.984931 - longitude : 2.758597
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Summary
Bed & breakfasts Domaine Grand Guilhem, from 95 €/Nuit. House/Villa, Cascastel (11360 Aude), Charm, Luxury, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Garden, Park, Disabled access, Baby Kits, 4 Single Bed(s), 4 Double Bedroom(s), 2 Suite(s), 2 Childrens Bedrooms, 14 Maximum People, Lounge, Library, Chimeney, Kids Games, 4 épis Gîtes De France, Travel Cheques, Ping Pong, Cycle, Bowls, Play Club, Seminars, Trainings, Country View, South Direction, Pets forbidden. A proximité : Beach, Sea, River, Country, Restaurants, Tennis, Horseriding, Cycling, hiking, Swimming, Naturisme, Hikes, Shops.
To see in the surroundings
 The neighbouring cities with bed and breakfasts, in alphabetical order :
11200 Boutenac (19 kms, 2 bed and breakfast), 11350 Cucugnan (19 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 11200 Ferrals les Corbières (18 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 11200 Montsèret (14 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 11490 Portel des Corbières (14 kms, 2 bed and breakfast), 11540 Roquefort des Corbières (15 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 11200 Saint André de Roquelongue (15 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 11220 Saint Pierre des Champs (14 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 11200 Thézan des Corbières (18 kms, 2 bed and breakfast), 11360 Villesèque (8 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts)...
The nearest bed and breakfasts, in order of increasing distance :
Les Bastides de Figuerolles (8 kms), L'Acanthe (13 kms), Sainte Marie des Ollieux (14 kms), Relais de Tamaroque (14 kms), Le Roc sur l'Orbieu (14 kms), Zenaïde (15 kms), Les Trois Mongettes (15 kms), Domaine de la Pierre Chaude (15 kms), L'Oasis des Corbières (17 kms), La Vigne Rousse (18 kms), La Maison de Josepha (18 kms), L'Amandière (19 kms), Domaine du Griffon (19 kms)...
Regional events, touristic sites and historical monuments :
Réserve Africaine De Sigean, Terra-vinéa, Chateaux Cathares, Cité De Carcassonne, Abbaye De Fontfroide, Canal Du Midi, Abbaye Lagrasse, Via Domitia, Abbayes, Narbonne, Minerve, Teravinea, Fort De Salses, Cucugnan, Musees De Narbonne, Palais Des Rois De Majorque, Fête Du Cassoulet, Gorges De Galamus, Gouffre De Cabrespine, Le Canal De Midi, Cité De La Vigne Et Du Vin Gruissan, Mer Méditerranée, Château De Quéribus, Château De Peyrepertuse, Abbaye De Lagrasse, Château De Villerouge-termenès, Embrasement Citée De Carcassonne, Carnaval De Limoux, Marché De St Pierre La Mer, Promaude Lézignan, Marché Des Potiers, ... etc.
We hope to welcome you soon. Kind regards, Top
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