You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
GITES GRAND CANISSOU
Waterfront vacation home in Carcassonne with kitchen
This vacation home features laundry facilities and a garden. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a dining area and a TV. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property manager
David Artes
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Next to a golf course
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
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
Property is also known as
Gites Canissou Carcassonne
Gites Grand Canissou Carcassonne
Gites Grand Canissou Private vacation home
Gites Grand Canissou Private vacation home Carcassonne
About the neighborhood
Carcassonne, Aude
What's nearby
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Aude Gate - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Theatre Jean Deschamps - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Narbonnaise Gate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Château Comtal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Couffoulens Station - 8 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant la Barbacane - 5 min walk
Le Bar à Vins de la Cité - 7 min walk
Le Parc Franck Putelat - 5 min walk
Le Saint Jean - 7 min walk
L'Escargot - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is GITES GRAND CANISSOU pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at GITES GRAND CANISSOU?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at GITES GRAND CANISSOU?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is GITES GRAND CANISSOU located?
Situated in Carcassonne, this golf vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of the Middle Ages, Theatre Jean Deschamps, and Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne. Aude Gate and Museum of Chivalry, Arms & Archery are also within 5 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 25 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
10/10
Excellent property
Michael L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
2nd time staying with david... fantastic location, wonderful home, unique village
Daren A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
We enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable property in great location for visiting the Castle and the Town. Lovely private garden with castle views. Very friendly helpful owners.
Jane W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10
We have visited Carcassonne every summer for the past 7 years. This was our favorite place to stay. It was perfectly situated for walking into La Cité, as well as getting in and out of town. Beautiful view, gardens, well-equipped, quiet, comfortable, great A/C and internet. Love to come back.
Conrad D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Loved this little gem at the base of the city walls. Our host David was very pleasant and was quick to help with a with a couple of queries. I would definitely stay here again and have already recommended the property to friends.
Janet S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Our host was conscientious in explaining the city and nearby towns which we enjoyed. The garden setting next to the castle and the close access were big positive factors. We had a memorable time.
Judy S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
10/10
Wonderful property with very comfortable furnishings. Modern clean bathrooms. The garden was amazing with a lovely private terrace with table, chairs and sun loungers. Further terraces were shared with 1 other property and had seating at each level. The view of the city ramparts was spectacular.
Christine M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Lovely soacious property for 2, but would have been equally good for 4, right under the ramparts of the historic Cité Medievale at Carcassonne. On road parking available and not an issue. Beautiful, serene garden for breakfast, lunches, digestifs and star gazing was the highlight of our stay!
Caroline W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
We feel like we struck gold in finding this amazing spot in Carrcasonne! It really is super close to the old Cite, a 5 min walk (if that) up a short path to the main gate. The house is lovely, comfortable and well furnished/equipped. Looks as good or even better than advertised. The yard is simply beautiful with great views of the castle walls and lovely seating areas to relax when you are done exploring the castle. Our kids loved the garden and exploring the castle. Would definitely stay here again next time we visit, and maybe for longer even!!
Erin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Absolutely incredible. The photos in the listing, while seem too good to be true, are all accurate. You can literally sit in the private garden and stare at the wall of the castle.
Mark A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
Great location for visiting Carcassonne old city- 5 minute walk up hill to L'Aude gate. 10-15 minutes flat walking to old bridge ( Pont Vieux) then another 10 -15 minutes to visit the restaurant and cafe area ( Place Carnot) and the train station plus Canal du Midi boat trips.
Lindsaye
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
Very nice apartment with a beautiful view of the castle from the garden. It is only a short walk to the castle gate. There is free street parking but it’s luck of the draw to find one close by. Quiet neighborhood with great ambience.
Christine K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10
Staying in this cozy house under the fortress walls is an unforgettable experience! David welcomed us with such a smile and heart - he was a pleasure to communicate with and made our check-in very easy and pleasant! The home offers everything you need for a great stay, but it also has something extra - a wonderful atmosphere. We would like to stay longer in this wonderful place! And of course, we very much want to come back again. :) Thanks for taking care, David!
Domnika C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
This accommodation was perfection for the 14th July fireworks. Own garden to enjoy the display right above us. If I were to imagine the quintessential French home in Carcassonne, this is it. Oils not have picked a better home to enjoy Carcassonne. Thank you.
Barbara N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
This property is beautiful. The courtyard is fantastic for lounging, enjoying views of the castle and drinking your favorite drink. We stayed as a family with 2 kids and everyone loved the place. Kids had ample space to run around outside and play inside. The flat was very clean and comfortable. Small grocery store nearby. Perfect location to visit the castle. Absolutely beautiful.
Alexandra P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
If you are wanting to explore carcassonne for the castle and everything the walled city offers its literally in your backyard... either a 5 min hike or by car about 5 minutes to the opposite gate
Daren A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10
If you want to check out Carcassonne, I highly recommend this house. It has everything you need, and is very stylish with a lot of original character like the floors but bathrooms and kitchen are modern and very pleasant to use. It is just a couple minutes from the castle - with young kids, we were able to come back for naps and it was enjoyable for the adults too since it has a huge yard with views of the remparts. The AC in bedrooms and living room was so useful with the heat.
David is a great host; he let us check in early and greeted us to show us the property and give us a map of the area.
I only wish I had booked more nights to explore the area like the Montagne Noire or some vineyards
Anne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
This is our second stay as we liked it so much last time we had to stay again. David is the perfect host, incredibly helpful and always available to answer any questions by email or text. The property is spacious, spotlessly clean, with a great private terrace, beautiful terraced gardens almost up to the Cite walls and the views are breathtaking. We particularly like the character of the property, which is furnished beautifully with really funky ornaments throughout. The beds are comfortable and there is everything needed to self cater if you do not want to eat out. The property is close to beautiful restaurants, a 15 minute walk up to the Cite (uphill and I walk very slowly!), it is also a 20 minute walk into Le Bastide for shops and the beautiful square to sit, drink coffee and people watch. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return again in the future.
Jude G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10
Communication with David was great from the outset and we a fabulous time at the property.
We were met at the Gite and shown around each room, the pictures, although giving a taste of the property, do not do it full justice……it is huge, spotlessly clean and absolutely fantastic. We loved all the beautiful ornaments (especially the cat bedside table) and original decor, the bed was really comfortable and air conditioning welcomed. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more, the sun trap private garden area and other terraces are immaculate and views up to the ramparts amazing.
The property is perfectly positioned, 20 minute walk into town, 10 minute up hill walk to the Citè and 5 minutes to the closest shop.
We spent our time schmoozing around Carcassonne, walking into town through the park close by, eating fabulous food and drinking great local wine. We took a leisurely boat ride along the canal du midi and people watched in the square.
If you are looking for a perfectly positioned property to explore Carcassonne and the local area we do not think you could do any better than this one.
Thank you for your hospitality David, we will definitely be back!
Jude G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
David was a gracious host who met us upon our arrival and walked us through for an introduction to the home. Great communication before and during stay. House is charming, spacious and perfect to relax for two couples. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Private rock wall garden and two upper level terraces are 100 yards from the wall of The Cité and unbelievable any time of day or with the castle lit at night. Pictures do no do justice to the charm of the home or terraced garden. Would come back to this home and Carcassonne in a heartbeat. Also, David was so gracious when we accidentally cracked a container on the expression machine. Can’t miss staying here!
Richard H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Just Perfect
Paul G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Endroit très bien situé pour visite et les jardins de la maison sont superbes
France G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
We really enjoyed the location for walking to all the sites we were interested. The place was very comfortable and the gardens were ideal for relaxing in the afternoon. The view was stunning.
Deborah N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
We found the gite online, once we saw the photos of the inside and gardens, we instantly booked 4 nights for myself, my wife, my Mum and her partner. Upon arrival we were not disappointed, it was even better in real life. Well thought out comfortable, homely interiors, everything you need, beautiful well established gardens on 4 levels, each with it's own seating and offering amazing views of the walled city. The gite was literally less than 5 minutes walk to the path that takes you upto the old city and 15 mins walk to Carcassonne town. David was incredibly helpful from start to finish, nothing was a problem. The Gite, Carcassonne and the surrounding area is everything you want and more, we highly recommend this property.
ian f.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
Super séjour ! La location est top, il ne manque rien, très propre, fonctionnelle, très agréable à vivre enfin une location que l’on peut conseiller à notre entourage sans problème ! Location exceptionnelle !