La Rivière 5 bed house to rent near Carcassonne France
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La Rivière is a charming 5 bed house to rent long term close to the popular city of Carcassonne in Southern France. The house is located on the bank of a river, in the small town of Trèbes, just 5km from Carcassonne. In the town there is a good range of shops, boulangeries, a supermarket and canal-side restaurants. The house comes with a garden with riverside view, a garage, large open plan living room, kitchen with utility room, dining room and home office.
La Rivière is available for long term rentals of up to 12 months from €1500 euros per month + bills.
Large 5 bed house to rent near Carcassonne France - facilities
The house is laid out over 3 floors and provides 180m2 of living space. The house has gas central heating and Wi-Fi internet. The bedrooms on the front of the house are north-facing and a re generally kept cooler in the summer months. Inside, the house has the original French furniture and decoration typical of the late 1940's and 1950's.
Ground floor
You enter the house into the entrance hall, which provides access to the kitchen, office and living room.
- The large living room contains a lounge area, sitting room and access out to the veranda. The lounge comes with a large stone fireplace (non-functional), a comfortable sofa, coffee table and 2 armchairs. There is currently not a TV, but it would be easy to fit one into the corner.
- The sitting room is a very sunny space with 2 armchairs and a sofa. There are nice views out to the garden and the riverside.
- The veranda is a lovely space to sit out at all times of the year, with large windows providing plenty of light. There is a patio table and chairs.
- The large dining room has some beautiful antique furniture which has been in the Owner's family for 3 generations. This is a great space to enjoy a fabulous meal with friends and family.
- The kitchen is definitely of the period, with a large open fireplace (which is functional). The kitchen has an oven, hob, dishwasher, coffee percolator, kettle and toaster.
- Next to the kitchen there is a large utility room, with a fridge-freezer and additional storage. There is also a guest WC. The utility room provides access to the garage.
- The office comes with a desk, book shelf and filing cabinet.
First floor
- Bedroom 1 is a large room, fitted with an antique double bed, dressing table, occasional chairs and a large antique wardrobe.
- Bedroom 2 is a good-sized bedroom with a double bed, fitted wardrobes and a large antique wardrobe.
- Bedroom 3 comes with a double bed, bedside cabinets, antique dresser and 2 armchairs.
- There is further bedroom on this floor, which is currently set up as a games room/music room.
- The bathroom comes with a walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Second floor
- Bedroom 4 is a large room with an antique double bed, high ceiling, a fitted wardrobe and an antique dresser. There is a balcony off the bedroom, which offers beautiful views over the river and towards Carcassonne and the Corbières hills in the distance.
- Bedroom 5 is a twin room, with antique sleigh beds, bedside cabinets and a fitted wardrobe.
- There is a bathroom on this floor with a shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.
Outside
- The veranda leads out to the garden, which enjoys lovely views over the river and surrounding countryside. The garden has a number of mature trees, shrubs and flower beds.
- There is a small storage room, with garden furniture, patio table and chairs and parasol.
- There is a good-sized garage which can offer parking for a small/medium sized car. There is an additional fridge-freezer in the garage and a door which leads out to the garden.
Large 5 bed house to rent near Carcassonne France - prices
This 5 bed house for long term rent, close to Carcassonne can be rented from between 3 to 12 months. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €350 towards the heating, electricity, water, Wi-Fi and local taxes.
Long term rentals (October to April): from €1250 per month + bills
Long term rentals (12 months): from €1500 per month + bills
Long term rentals (May to September): from €2000 per month + bills
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5 bed riverside house to rent long term near Carcassonne France - Our Opinion
Last visited: April 2026. This large riverside house in the small town of Trèbes, close to Carcassonne, offers a glimpse into the life of post-war France. If you can get beyond the period decoration and furniture, what you have is a large, functional and comfortable space; with an enviable location looking out over the river. The garden is low maintenance and is perfect for relaxing or entertaining on hot summer days. The ground floor living space flows very easily and offers plenty of light and space. All the bedrooms are of a good size and have radiators connected to the gas central heating. The garage is a real bonus and the house is situated on a quiet one-way street close to the heart of the town. Trebes has a number of canal-side restaurants and bars, which are great both at lunchtime or an evening meal.
Carcassonne is just down the road, with it's famous castle, shops, restaurants and services. Carcassonne airport offers cheap flights from the UK & Ireland, there is a mainline train station and the A61 motorway provides quick access to Toulouse (1 hour) and the Mediterranean coast (45 mins).
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Area activities
Trèbes is small town of 5,000 people located 5km from the city of Carcassonne. The town is located on the banks of the river Aude and the famous Canal du Midi also flows through the town. There are many canal-side restaurants and bars. Trèbes has a good range of facilities including a supermarket, numerous shops, schools covering ages 3 to 16 years, a medical centre, banks and local wine shops.
Carcassonne has all the amenities of a mid-sized city - an airport, a bus station, and a mainline train station that connects to major cities throughout France. There is a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, together with the many supermarkets, shops, museums, a theatre and cinemas. There is also a lively farmer’s market three days a week and you can cycle along the Canal du Midi to local villages or rent a boat. Carcassonne enjoys an international reputation and welcomes several million visitors every year.
Carcassonne is famous for its castle, which is the second most-visited historical monument outside of Paris. The castle is classed as an UNESCO World Heritage site and is known locally as La Cité.
The Languedoc region is known for its natural beauty, historical landmarks and has a rich history of artisanal craftsmanship going back to the Medieval times. Today there are many thriving artistic communities that continue to attract artists, writers, and other creatives from all around the world. The surrounding landscape is a picturesque mix of Medieval villages, rolling vineyards, olive groves and the foothills of the Pyrenees. The region has some of the best preserved nature in all of France, perfect for birdwatching, hiking and other activities for absorbing yourself in nature.
The Mediterranean coastline can be accessed in 45 mins, with many impressive sandy beaches such as Gruissan Plage, Narbonne Plage and Le Franqui Plage. The local Corbieres hills and the fertile plains of the Minervois, both produce some of the best wines in Southern France..
Other transport
Carcassonne Railway Station is 10 minutes drive from the house. You can catch trains to Bordeaux, Toulouse, Narbonne, Perpignan, Montpellier and Marseille. A local bus service runs regularly from Trèbes to Carcassonne.
Airports
Carcassonne airport has numerous Ryanair flights to the UK (Manchester, London and East Midlands), Brussels, Ireland (Dublin & Cork) and Portugal.
Toulouse airport has a wider selection of flights and is 1 hour away.
Driving directions
Trèbes is located close to the A62 motorway which runs in between Narbonne and Toulouse. Carcassonne is 5km from the town.
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One month's deposit to be paid at the time of your reservation (this will become the security deposit during your stay). Rent to be paid in advance on the 1st day of each month (or in full before arrival for stays of 3 months or less). In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €300 towards the heating, electricity, heating water, Wi-Fi and local taxes. Minimum stay is 3 months, although longer rental periods preferred. Sorry, pets are not accepted at this property.
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