Caunes-Minervois pet-friendly house long term rental France
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This cute 1 bedroom house in Caunes-Minervois, near the historic town of Carcassonne in Southern France is the ideal choice if you are looking for a cheap pet-friendly long term rental in France. The house is available for long term rentals of up to 12 months from €600 per month + bills.
The house is laid out over 3 floors and comes with a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, spacious living room and a private enclosed garden.
Caunes-Minervois is a very popular medieval town located 25 minutes North of Carcassonne. The town has a large art community and has a population of 1600 people.
About the Property
Pet-friendly long term rental near Carcassonne France - facilities
The house is on three levels and features a fully enclosed courtyard garden. The house has been tastefully renovated with a loving mixture of vintage and contemporary furnishings. The house is heated by electric radiators and comes with Wi-Fi.
Ground floor
- The fully equipped kitchen has been recently refurbished and comes with all new appliances including an oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, fridge and espresso machine.
- The spacious living room features a small dining table, 2 sofas and a coffee table.
First floor
- There is a double bedroom with gorgeous antique bed, and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom comes with a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Lower ground floor
- There is a utility room on the garden level which features a washing machine and a second toilet. The utility room is accessed via the garden.
Outside:
- There is a good sized garden featuring a patio area with table and chairs, shrubs and a pathway to the garden gate.
- The house is situated along the main street of the village yet set back from the main road guaranteeing peace and quiet. Free parking outside of the house and all along the road.
- Within walking distance you will find restaurants, a boulangerie, ATM, pharmacy and grocery store.
- Surrounding the village there are lots of lovely walks in the area and plenty of places to take your dog.
Caunes-Minervois pet friendly rental South France - prices
This one bedroom house in Caunes-Minervois can be rented for 3 to 12 months. The monthly rental price does not include the utility bills. There is a monthly provision of €150 towards the electricity, water and local taxes. Internet is included within the rental price. Pets will be considered (limited to one dog).
Long term rentals (12 months): from €600 per month + bills
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Pet-friendly long term rental near Carcassonne France - our opinion
Last visited: October 2025. This cosy home with private patio and garden is located centrally in the gorgeous medieval village of Caunes Minervois. This is the perfect space to spend a relaxing year in the South of France. This pet-friendly rental comes with an enclosed courtyard garden, so is ideal for customers with a dog or cat. There are some beautiful walks surrounding the village. Although Caunes-Minervois is a small town, it does come with the essential amenities and there is a bit of life going on throughout the year.
Amenities
Area activities
The small medieval town of Caunes-Minervois features a beautiful 8th Century Abbey, which holds weekly Jazz nights during the summer. There is a twice weekly market held in the town square, which also features a popular cafe/bar set beneath the plane trees. The town also comes with a boulangerie, ATM, several restaurants, pizzeria, small supermarket, florist and pharmacy.
Caunes-Minervois is surrounded by vineyards and mountains so lots of walking opportunities. The local Minervois wine region produces some of the best wines in the South of France, many of which can be bought directly from the vineyards.
Many more sites can be visited locally including:
- The ancient Cathar village of Minerve as well as numerous Cathar castles.
The spectacular Carcassonne castle, an UNESCO heritage site. - The tree-lined Canal du Midi.
- The beautiful Abbaye Fontfroide.
- The Mediterranean beaches are 50 mins.
Other transport
There is a TGV train station in Narbonne, with services up to Paris and down to Barcelona. There is alocal train station in Carcassonne, with regional services to Narbonne and Toulouse. There is a local bus service between Caunes-Minervois and Carcssonne.
Airports
The nearest airport to Caunes-Minervois is located at Carcassonne (30 mins drive). Other local airports include:
Beziers (50 mins)
Montpellier (1 hour 15 mins)
Perpignan (1 hour)
Driving directions
Caunes-Minervois is located on the border of the Aude and Herault departments in Southern France. The town is 25 mins north of Carcassonne and 40 mins west of Narbonne.
One month deposit to be paid at time of reservation (this will become the security deposit for your stay). Rent to be paid in advance on the first day of the month. The utility bills are to be paid in addition to the monthly rent. There is a monthly provision of €150 towards the utility bills. References may be required. Minimum stay is normally 3 months.
