This traditional village home with private pool enjoys a privileged setting steps from the Canal du Midi in Le Somail.
Key Highlights
- Steeped in 19th-century character, this traditional village home exudes a sense of timeless charm, just steps from Le Somail’s restaurants and Le Canal du Midi
- You are in the heart of this bustling little village yet there are glorious vineyard views from the rear terrace
- Pick up fresh croissants and bread from the floating grocery barge in the village
- After a day cycling along the Canal du Midi, cool off in the gorgeous swimming pool
- Explore further afield – as well as market towns and Languedoc vineyards, highlights include Narbonne, Béziers and Carcassonne
House Interiors (via steps from street)
- Entrance hallway
- Living room with TV and Wi-Fi internet
- Kitchen and dining room, well-equipped including oven and hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Door to terrace with vineyard views
- Bathroom with WC, shower and sink
First Floor
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and en suite shower room with WC, shower and sink
- Bedroom 2 with double bed and en suite bathroom with WC, bath/shower and sink
- Bedroom 3 with double bed and en suite shower room with WC, shower and sink
Second Floor (sloping ceilings)
- Bedroom 4 with double bed and en suite shower room with WC, shower and sink
Supplementary accommodation is available on request
Outside Grounds (with steps)
- Swimming pool (10x4m)
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Al-fresco dining terrace with vineyard view (with open-tread stairs down to pool)
Facilities
- Fans in each room.
With its roots stretching back to the mid-19th century, Maison Paul Riquet stands proudly in the heart of Le Somail just steps from Le Canal du Midi. This dignified village home whispers stories of the past, with cool tiled floors underfoot, timeworn wooden shutters and traditional furnishings that echo a simpler, slower way of life. Step inside and it’s as though time has paused, inviting you to linger, to listen and to savour the charm of village life near the canal.
The house is generously proportioned across three floors and sleeps up to 8 guests in four double bedrooms. Period charm abounds, from the original staircase to the gentle patina of age that defines each room, while essential modern comforts such as Wi-Fi and en suite bathrooms ensure an effortless stay. A traditional kitchen and dining room opens onto a terrace overlooking the pool below and the vineyards beyond, offering a glorious contrast to the animated scene just beyond the front door.
Meander through the village, where the floating grocery barge, local cafés and stone bridge speak to centuries of river life. Hire a boat for a peaceful drift along the canal or join the passing cyclists and pilgrims tracing the Camino de Santiago. Return home for a cooling swim in your very own swimming pool, a lazy dinner on the terrace and the soft murmur of evening voices from the restaurants across the water.
Le Somail is a jewel in southern France’s Occitanie region, perfectly placed between Narbonne and Carcassonne. Just 20 minutes from Narbonne’s vibrant covered market and just over half an hour from the Mediterranean shores, this is a destination that rewards exploration, yet feels like a world apart.
Whether gathering with friends, exploring history or simply watching the boats glide by from the neighbouring restaurant, a stay at Maison Paul Riquet offers a chance to reconnect with the timeless pleasure of unhurried days in southern France.
- Here you are in the heart of a very charming and bustling little village with neighbouring restaurants and a few steps from Le Canal du Midi – it is popular all year round with walkers, cyclists and boaters.
- Please note, this property does not feature air-conditioning. Fans in each room, along with high ceilings, keep the property cool.
- If you require additional space, please ask for details about possible supplementary accommodation.
- There is no car parking space but street parking is usually available close to the house.
