Trausse-Minervois 4 bed cottage for long term rental in Aude South France

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This 4 bed cottage for long term rental is located in Trausse-Minervois, the prettiest village in the Minervois wine region, close to Carcassonne in Southern France. The cottage dates back to 1768 (30 years before the French Revolution!) and comes with a charming French country-style kitchen, hand-carved staircase, terraccotta floor tiles and elegant fireplaces. There 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The village is surrounded by vineyards in all directions and nearby, you can explore the Cathar villages of Minerve and Caunes-Minervois, as well as the historic Canal du Midi. Carcassonne airport is just 30 mins and there is a TGV train station at Narbonne (40 mins).

This Trausse-Minervois cottage can be rented from €750 pcm for 6-12 month rentals.

Trausse-Minervois cottage for long term rental South France - facilities

This house is located in the centre of the village and is over 250 years old. The house is laid out over 3 floors and contains the original red Tomette floor tiles and lots of character features.

Ground floor: you enter into the open plan dining room and kitchen.

  • The lounge comes with a flat screen TV, WiFi connection, sofa, easy chair and small table and chairs. 
  • The Owners have preserved the original kitchen of the cottage, which has largely remained unchanged for the last 60 years. The kitchen has been upgraded with a slimline dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge-freezer. There is also a kitchen table, open fireplace and small antique buffet.

First floor: a set of stairs leads up to the first floor where you will find a double bedroom, bathroom and the lounge.

  • Bedroom 1 is quite spacious and features two fitted cupboards and vintage fireplace.
  • The bathroom contains a walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin.
  • Bedroom 2 is a good sized room with a double bed and fitted wardrobes

Second floor: there are two further bedrooms, a dressing room and a bathroom.

  • Bedroom 3 comes with a double bed, chest of drawers and a hanging space.
  • Bedroom 4 is a spacious bedroom and comes with twin beds. There is a small dressing room, which can also be used for storage or as a home office.
  • The family bathroom is equipped with a bath, overhead shower attachment, toilet and wash basin.

Outside

  • The cottage is located on the corner of a small pedestrian street and there is a bench in front of the house where you can sit out and watch the World go by and chat to passing neighbours.
  • Parking is located just 20m away in the local square.

Trausse-Minervois cottage for long term rental South France - prices

This lovely cottage in Trausse-Minervois, Aude is available for long term rentals all year around. The monthly rental price will depend on the length of your stay and the season. Minimum stay is 3 months. In addition to the monthly rent, there is a provision of €175 towards the electricity, water and Wi-Fi. Wood pellets for the wood burner to be purchased separately. Pets may be accepted through prior agreement.

Long term rentals (3-6 months): from €750 pcm + bills

Trausse-Minervois cottage for long term rental South France  - our opinion

Last visited: March 2020. This is the perfect house if your are on a house-buying trip to Southern France, or you are just looking for some relaxing winter sun. The cottage benefits from electric radiators and a wood pellet stove for the winter period. Inside the cottage is spacious and provides for comfortable living. Just within a few minutes you can be out in the open countryside. Carcassonne airport is close-by (30 mins) and you also have some lovely local villages in this popular French wine region.

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Trausse-Minervois 4 bed cottage for long term rental in Aude South France

The rental is for the entire property. Any shared facilities are listed in the property description.

The prices quoted are based on a 6 month rental period. Higher prices may apply to rentals over the summer period and for shorter rentals.

Utility bills and communal taxes are payable in addition to the rent.

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One month deposit to be paid at time of reservation. Rent to be paid in advance at the start of each month. There is a monthly provision of €175 towards the utility bills (electicity, water, and internet). Wood pellets for the wood burner to be purchased separately.

Trausse is a rural village, so a car will be essential.

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Amenities

Wood burner, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, WiFi
Character property, Restaurants nearby, Shops nearby, Airport nearby, Pet friendly, 12 month rentals available

Area activities

Trausse-Minervois is an active village with a population of around 600 people. The village was once part of the province controlled by the Count Trencavel, a leader of the Cathar movement in Southern France. The Count came to an unfortunate end, after Simon de Montfort brought the Albigensian Crusade to the region to crush the Cathar movement (under the orders of the French King and the Pope in Rome). Today there still remains the remnants of the old chateau (Tour Trencavel) and the nearby chapel of Saint Roch.

The village has a number of streets named after local heroes, such as the leaders of the Wine Growers revolt in 1907, which spread like wildfire across the Languedoc region. You will also find rue du Maquis, named in homage to the local resistance fighters during the German occupation.

Trausse has attracted a number international inhabitants from Sweden, Australia, Portugal, Ireland, America and the UK; and visitors always comment on how friendly and welcoming the village is.

In the village there is a weekly market, an excellent local restaurant, a shop and a hairdresser. Everywhere you go, you will see vineyards and wine-making activities. The next village along is called Caunes-Minervois, and features and excellent restaurant. The local town of Olonzac features an excellent market (Tuesdays), which takes over the whole of the centre of the town. You will also find some excellent vineyards in the surrounding area, one of which produces a wine which was voted the best wine in the World (in 2011).

Trausse is located on the edge of the Haut Languedoc Regional Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Other transport

There is a train station in Carcassonne with regional train services to Toulouse and Narbonne (where you can catch the TGV train services). 

Airports

The local airport at Carcassonne features regular flights to Ireland (Cork and Dublin) and the UK (East Midlands, Edinburgh, Stansted and Manchester). Other local airports include:

Toulouse (1 hour 10 mins)

Beziers (1 hour)

Perpignan (1 hour)

Montpellier (1 hour 15 mins)

Driving directions

Trausse is located on the D115 which runs from the town of Olonzac to Caunes-Minervois. Carcassonne is 25 mins drive from Trausse and the A61 motorway can be reached in 30 mins. Toulouse is 1 hour 15 mins away and the Mediterranean coast is 50 mins drive.

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