Maison d’étés Gite. Restored Wine growers cottage with Swimming pool and Summer kitchen.

‘Maison d’etes’, a restored 18th Century wine growers cottage is available for rent from April to October.  It is situated in the tiny, quiet, unspoiled wine growing hamlet of Babio, a few kilometres from the historic village of Minerve in the department of Herault.

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Relax in the garden and enjoy stunning views.

Maison d’étés sleeps up to 5 people in three bedrooms (two doubles and two single beds). It has a kitchen/dining area with two sinks, Bosch oven, dishwasher and gas hob. The lounge/day room has a log burning fire. The garden, situated just across the placette, with its private swimming pool and summer kitchen looks out over the most stunning valley made up of vineyards and Olive groves.  

300 days of Sunshine. Just as beautiful in Spring and Autumn!!

The village of La Caunette, a few minutes drive or cycle ride through vineyard lined country roads, has an award winning restaurant and village bar. Other local Villages of Minerve, Aigne and Aigues Vives have quality restaurants and food stores.

Babio. A totally authentic, ancient French village with less than 20 residents.

Babio enjoys all the benefits of a peaceful, totally authentic, ancient French village set in the foothills of the Mountain Noire,  yet within easily reach of the city of  Narbonne and Beziers. Carcassonne, Beziers and Perpignan airports are approximately an hour away.

In easy reach of the Beaches on the Mediterranean or lakes in the hills.

Read our ‘News’ section on this website to view the very best beaches along the Med from Narbonne to Cadequez…

Wine, glorious wine!

The wines of the Minervois are now becoming world renown. Babio sits among some of the most dynamic small family run domains in France. We would be delighted to suggest a number of outstanding local vineyards for wine tasting.

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Rates for 2025. (Minimum stay, one week)

April, May, October.  €1,120 per week

June & September. €1,400 per week

July & August. €1,855 per week

Please scroll down to the calendar. Days marked in GREEN are available. Make your booking directly through our booking form or alternatively contact us by email or phone if you wish to discuss your holiday plans and dates in person.

Email: Lasouqueto@icloud.com 

SMS/Call 0033 (0)7 87 29 81 05

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