Domaine du Siestou
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- Safari lodges in a wine estate half an hour’s drive from Carcassonne
- Laprade Basse watersports 45 minutes’ drive; Narbonne 50 minutes
- Private hot tub; communal outdoor pool; vineyard and winery visits
Romantic walks through the vineyards and long evenings spent sampling home-grown wines under starry skies… A holiday as a guest of a wine estate sure sounds like bliss. And at Domaine du Siestou, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south-western France, you can really get a feel for the winemaking lifestyle.
Run by the Brunel family, the peaceful site consists of two safari lodges (named Grenache and Syrah, wines that form part of the estate’s offerings); they sit on the edge of a small pine forest about four kilometres south of the village of Rieux-Minervois (five minutes’ drive, or a 15-minute bike ride – and bicycles are available for hire on site).
Each lodge comes with a kitchenette (featuring oven, stove, refrigerator and coffee maker) and a bathroom, plus welcome touches like air conditioning, a parking space and expansive views over the vineyards (and, on a clear day, as far as the Pyrenees). Not forgetting a private four-person hot tub on the terrace. Sipping wine under the stars while having a good soak – sounds like a triple win.
During the day, you might choose to relax in the communal outdoor pool (the owners keep a few inflatables for young guests, who also get to play on a trampoline) or to learn the secrets of wine production in the vineyard or the winery. More active types might wish to explore the local area, perhaps pushing as far as the Montagne Noire (45 minutes), with its hiking trails and swimming lakes, such as Laprade Basse (45 minutes), with a well-equipped watersports centre.
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2Opens 17 April 2026
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, 17 Apr to
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No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches) VineyardNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearbyLocation
Domaine du Siestou
Laure-Minervois
Aude
France
11800
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
43.26033°N
2.55547°E
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The Cité de Carcassonne (half an hour’s drive), on the outskirts of the city of the same name, is a hilltop citadel with well-preserved turrets and ramparts from where it’s possible to admire views of the Pyrenees. In town, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassonne displays porcelain and decorative objects alongside Flemish paintings.
The bear claw marks on the wall of one of the chambers of the Grotte de Limousis (half an hour) might fire up the kids’ imagination (as might the ancient bones and prehistoric tools). There are also underground clear-water lakes and distinctive rock formations.
Stay underground by visiting the Roman Granary Museum of Narbonne (50 minutes), a series of storage galleries dating from the first century BC. There are Roman artefacts at the Narbo Via Museum, or you can learn about French chansonnier Charles Trenet in the house where he was born, now complete with a karaoke machine playing his best-known hits.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etang Du Doul | 39.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Port Mahon | 42.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Grazel | 47.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Etang De Mateille | 48.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Domaine du Siestou have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Domaine du Siestou dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Domaine du Siestou? The Cité de Carcassonne (half an hour’s drive), on the outskirts of the city of the same name, is a hilltop citadel with well-preserved turrets and ramparts from where it’s possible to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Domaine du Siestou?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Domaine du Siestou? From R6 137,39 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.