Maison Portalet
Beautifully restored village home with a private pool, charming courtyard and easy access to vineyards, markets and the Mediterranean coast.
Key Highlights
- Stay in the heart of a traditional wine village, just steps from a boulangerie, café-bar and local shops
- It’s fantastic that each bedroom has its own bathroom (three of them en suite)
- Enjoy lazy afternoons by your private pool in the charming enclosed courtyard
- Dine al fresco on the terrace after a day exploring nearby vineyards and cellar doors in the renowned Faugères appellation
- Just 20km from Béziers and 40 minutes to the coast – ideal for day trips to rivers, markets, Le Canal du Midi and Mediterranean beaches
Main House Interiors
- Entrance hall
- Open-plan living and dining room with TV, Wi-Fi and high ceilings and large glass doors to dining terrace and courtyard
- Open-plan side kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, oven, hob and fridge freezer
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and door to terrace
- Shower room with WC, shower and sink
First Floor
- Bedroom 2 with two single beds, window overlooking lounge area below and ensuite shower room with WC, shower and sink
- Master Bedroom 3 with double bed, window overlooking lounge area below and ensuite bathroom with WC, bath/shower, separate shower and sink
Garden House Annexe (accessed via outdoor dining terrace)
- Living / reading room
First Floor (via open-sided stairs)
- Bedroom 4 with double bed and en suite shower room with WC, shower and sink
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (6x3.1m, depth: 1.5m) with Roman steps
- Poolside deck with loungers
- Al-fresco dining table and barbecue
- Washing machine
Located in the wine-village of Autignac, Maison Portalet is a sensitively restored Languedoc home that blends traditional character with the comforts of contemporary living and its own private pool.
The interiors are thoughtfully arranged with four attractive bedrooms and four bathrooms (three en suite) spread across the main house and a garden annexe. Downstairs, the open-plan living-dining space and kitchen features high ceilings and tall glass windows opening to an enclosed courtyard for lazy afternoons beside the pool and leisurely barbecues on the al-fresco dining terrace.
Maison Portalet sits at the centre of Autignac, a wine-producing village surrounded by rolling vineyards and rugged Hérault countryside. Just a two-minute stroll brings you to the essentials of French village life: a boulangerie for morning croissants, a café-bar and a small handful of local shops. Known for its rich winemaking heritage, Autignac is one of seven villages within the celebrated Faugères appellation, offering ample opportunity for tastings and cellar-door discoveries.
The house is also ideally positioned for exploring the best of the Languedoc region of southern France. The historic town of Béziers is only 20km away, while the sparkling Mediterranean coast lies just 40 minutes from your door. Other wonderful trips out include canoeing along the Orb River, cycle rides beside the Canal du Midi and the Saturday morning market in Pézenas.
Whether you’re sipping local wine on the terrace, setting out for a day among the vines or simply enjoying the rhythms of village life, Maison Portalet is a fantastic base for experiencing good food, fine wine and glorious scenery.
- There are three bedrooms in the main part of the house and one bedroom on the first-floor of a separate garden annexe – please see the “Layout” tab for details.
