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Character house *** with well-equipped garden, quiet location near city center

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Beach nearby
Exterior detail
Dining
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character house *** with well-equipped garden, quiet location near city center

Comfortable and spacious 5-room house and fitted kitchen with garden, quiet location near the center of a city of art and culture. In addition to the charm of Pézenas, you will appreciate all the beauty of the hinterland. It is an old family house completely renovated while having kept its original character. It is located 200 meters from the city's central course. It has an independent entrance on a very calm garden although close to the agricultural high school. The layout of the rooms is that of traditional bourgeois houses: on the ground floor, a fitted kitchen and a basement with shower and sink. On the first floor, a spacious bedroom, a room converted into a game or meeting room, a bathroom and a WC. On the second floor there are two large bedrooms: one with two twin beds and the other with a double bed.
Travelers have a separate entrance. They have unrestricted rights to the whole house except for a room downstairs used as an office by myself.

Property manager

Eric Baudou

Languages

French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Location non-fumeur

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Animaux admis sous autorisation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 lit pour enfant en bas âge 1 chaise haute

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Pézenas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Pezenas Market - 5 min walk
  • Office de Tourisme Pezenas Val d'Heraut - 6 min walk
  • Hotel d'Alfonce - 8 min walk
  • Seigneurie de Peyrat - 2 min drive
  • Saint-Thomas Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Vias Station - 20 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'arc-en-ciel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hana Sushi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pomme d'Amour - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Character house *** with well-equipped garden, quiet location near city center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Character house *** with well-equipped garden, quiet location near city center located?

This family-friendly Pezenas vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Pezenas Market, Scenovision Moliere, and Musée de Vulliod St-Germain. Place Gambetta and Hotel d'Alfonce are also within 10 minutes.

Character house *** with well-equipped garden, quiet location near city center Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely 2 week stay
Le Gîte Piscénois is a traditional, charming, and very comfortable French property in the heart of Pézenas. It is so well equipped with everything you could need - it lacks nothing and all is very thoughtfully provided. The property is only a minute's walk from the centre of Pézenas, a town full of history and wonderful places to eat. The road network also makes it an excellent base for exploring in all directions. Eric and Paule-Marie are perfect hosts providing very useful local information but without imposing in any way at all. Le Gîte Piscénois is highly recommended. Thank you for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pezenas
Wonderful traditional French house, great location in beautiful town. Great hosts available to welcome and advise throughout our week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Z., Sunbury, Pa., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in a Gite
Well kept, older, three floor house, in a quiet neighborhood, just one block from central Pezenas. We loved the large windows with traditional wooden shutters to keep out the heat. Eric and PaulaMarie are lovely people who made us feel welcome without pretensions but with real warmth. Any minor issues were attended to immediately upon request. We loved walking less than five minutes for coffee, a croissant, or a number of nice restaurants and cafes. The only minor drawback was that when we booked we thought that there were more than two toilets in the house. All in all a very good value for a taste of living in a well kept but older French home. Pezenas is far from bursting with tourists, but has a charm of its own, is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and is very close to the sea and the mountains. The food and wines were excellent and not expensive. The large and bustling Saturday market was a treat. Great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anne D., Newburyport

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a green garden
Eric's home is a traditional 100 year old house with very high ceilings. The kitchen and bedroom were very large. The kitchen is VERY well equipped with everything you would need for preparing meals. There's a large garden - unfortunately it was cold or rainy during our stay.. The best part is that it's only a short walk the center of town. We had some problems with being cold and losing internet, but Erick always responded immediately..
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even more than we had expected!
We spent our holiday in the house of Eric and his lovely wife for one week, starting from the 3rd of july 2021. What a wonderful time we had in Pezenas. Thanks to the house, the owners who are wonderful people, Pezenas which is beautiful (and its center is just around the corner). Within less than one our there is the mediterranean. Don 't forget to visit Beziers! We really recommend this house for a wonderful holiday in La Douce France.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Pezenas
Charming house with lots of character in a great location. Kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of space for a family of 4 adults with three good size bedrooms. Eric and Paule - Marie were very welcoming and helpful. Overall highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

et G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An exceptional stay under exceptional circumstances
"Character house *** with well-equipped garden, quiet location near city center" is an accurate host's introduction to this Pezenas, France gite. It's also quite modest. From the attractive private outdoor space to an extremely well-equipped kitchen and spacious comfortable bedrooms, the physical environment is excellent. What sets this property apart from all others we have experienced is the hosts. They are a traveler's dream couple.
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Honey W., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in fabulous location!
We had a wonderful stay in this historic family home within an easy walk of everything Pezenas has to offer. Our hosts live in the adjoining home (it belonged to the owner's grandfather), so they were available to answer questions and help when we needed it. The house is very well-equipped, with comfortable beds and good linens. Bedrooms and kitchen/dining room are large and comfortable. Stairs are solid and even, so most everyone can navigate them without a problem . Two of the bedrooms are on the 3rd floor (which is 2nd floor in European calculation), so keep that in mind if anyone is mobility-challenged. We loved sitting out in the beautiful garden for meals and wine, and our dog was especially happy to have his own fenced area in which to relax. The only drawback is the absence of a proper living room/lounge. There is a small space on the second floor outside the bathroom/WC, but it isn't conducive to hanging out and relaxing. The kitchen table is big and we mostly sat there or in the beautiful garden. I highly recommend this home for visits to Pezenas, a most wonderful little town!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pezenas was terrific
Eric and Paule Marie are terrific hosts, and added greatly to our enjoyment of Pezenas. The house was comfortable, everything was as advertised, and there were historical details that made it that much more interesting. If you love small but vibrant French villages (as we do), Pezenas gave you a surprise around every corner. Glad we picked this place. Bill and Bette Auten
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

Charming House, Ideally situated
The house is lovely and exceptionally well equipped. Eric and Marie are charming hosts. The house is very close to the old town, so an easy walk to restaurants and the market, but also very near the countryside which was ideal for walking our dog. The garden is dog proof, and has plenty of shade which we were glad of as it was a lot hotter during our stay than expected.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pádraig Ó., Dublin Ireland

Everything we expected and more. Excellent hosts. Great town, loads to do.
M. Eric & Mme. Paule are excellent hosts and came to our rescue more than once during our visit. The rooms are large and cool. The wifi is excellent. Safe and scenic parking 100m away at the old Gare du Nord. Pezenas is a historic town with loads of artisan shops. Plenty of good restaurants. Ask Eric about the Bio supermarket. Visit Bouzigues and go the whole hog on oysters and Picpoul. The Grau d'Agde is a treat as is Marseillan. Ludovic there can rent you a self drive boat (sans permit) for a voyage through the lock to a very colourful restaurant (La Gangette). You must be on time for both of these. Due to a blustery morning we delayed departure and got to the lock just after lunch closure. We would definitely go back there again. There is a "Poulan" festival that is a must see if you are lucky enough to be there at the time. Ask Eric. It involves a multi manned "Chinese Dragon", but the Pezenas one is supposed to be a foal. Parents and children play music and dance as they follow the parade.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Een net huis met geweldige eigenaren
Vanaf het uitladen tot het vertrek hebben we ons prima vermaakt. (2 zussen, 2 echtgenoten en 2 pubers). Geen moment het gevoel gehad dat we bij elkaar op de lip zaten door de verschillende ruimtes. De 3 grote slaapkamers, de keuken, de badkamer, 2 toiletten en een doucheruimte waren goed voorzien van alles watwe nodig hadden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zentrumsnah, schönes Haus, liebe Vermieter
Wir verbrachten als Familie drei erholsame Wochen im Haus von Eric Baudou. Wir belegten hier alle Zimmer, kochten, spielten und musizierten. Das sympathisch und komfortabel eingerichtet Haus haben wir alle als sehr gemütlich empfunden. Viele Bücher und DVDs stehen zu Verfügung, an den Wänden hängen schöne Fotos und Bilder. Die Küche ist bestens ausgestattet. Wir genossen unser Frühstück auf der Terrasse. Abends war es leider im Garten wegen vieler Mücken (vom Fischteich?) oft etwas ungemütlich. In wenigen Minuten konnten wir jedoch zu Fuß in Pézenas das alte Zentrum und viele Straßencafés (ohne Mücken) erreichen. Es handelt sich nicht um ein Haus mit Luxusbädern, dafür jedoch mit vielen Geschichten, alten Möbeln und mit Charakter. Unser Hund konnte sich frei auf dem Grundstück bewegen und sich mit dem Hund von Eric auf der anderen Seite des Zauns anfreunden. Während unserer Zeit in diesem Haus hatten wir mit Eric und seiner Frau Paule-Marie viele Begegnungen, die alle ausgesprochen angenehm waren. Wir erfuhren von kulturellen Veranstaltungen im Ort, von der Umgebung von Pézenas und lauschten den Erzählungen aus der Vergangenheit und der Gegenwart. Generell schätzten wir es sehr, in diesem schönen Haus zu wohnen, von den lieben Hausbesitzern und Nachbarn etwas über den Ort zu erfahren und morgens die Boulangerie und Samstags den Markt zu Fuß erreichen zu können. Wir würden sehr gerne wieder in dieses Haus kommen.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

malcolm b., barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Pezenas
We really enjoyed our Easter stay in this Gite in central Pezenas. Big rooms, fully equipped kitchen, garden tables, barbecue... all perfect. The hosts are really caring and helped us enormously. Thanks to Eric and Paule Marie.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

bastien e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un Bel endroit de retrouvailles
Cette maison a une âme et il y fait bon séjourner. Dans le cas précis de notre occupation, nous avons fait de la cuisine et de sa table, un endroit de convivialité. La maison était occupé par 4 personnes qui pendant 15 jours quittait le lieu au petit matin pour aller sur le tournage. Pendant ce temps, Odile venait occupait la cuisine, très bien équipée, pour préparer à manger midi et soir pour une dizaine de personne. Toute l'équipe était ravi de se retrouver à cette table pour les déjeuners et les diners, dedans ou en terrasse selon ce qu'on proposait la Météo. Le jardin est magnifique et le gîte est à 2 pas du centre. Nos hôtes ont été charmants et très accueillants. C'était un plaisir de résider au gîte piscénois.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable séjour
Nous avons passé un séjour très très agréable dans ce gîte. Pezenas est une ville charmante et animée et la mer n'est qu'à quelques kilomètres. Le gîte est très bien situé, proche du centre historique et du cours principal. Il est aussi très bien équipé et très agréable au quotidien. Les hôtes particulièrement charmants! Nous espérons pouvoir y revenir.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marie-claude G.

Très bon séjour
Excellent accueil. Hôtes discrets. Maison ancienne pour qui aime les vielles pierres. Cuisine bien équipée. Bonne situation, proche du centre ville.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vackert franskt hus med inhägnad trädgård nära Gamla stan i Pezenas
Mycket bra boende i vackert hus i tre våningar! Bra sovrum o badrum samt mycket välutrustat kök. Omtänksamt värdpar som informerade om allt vad staden Pezenas med omgivningar hade att erbjuda, och det är mycket! För oss som reste med hund så var den inhägnade trädgården viktig och värdefull! Huset ligger med endast några minuters gångavstånd till Gamla stan med caféer, bagerier och mängder av små butiker!
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jolie maison au coeur de Pézenas aux hôtes chalheureux
Nous avons passés quelques jours magnifiques dans cette jolie maison traditionelle au coeurs de Pézenas. On a trouvé tout dont on a avait besoin pour un séjour agréable et c'est surtout grâce aux admirables hôtes Paule-Marie et Eric qu'on a découvert la scène culturelle de cette ville palpitante et vivante en Languedoc! On revient dès que possible!

10/10 Excellent

JEAN-PAUL S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bel endroit
Sympathique
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

clement m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréables et bien placée
Nous avons séjourné dans la maison bien fraîche, typique de la région. La maison est très bien équipée (y compris pour un bébé). Super accueil par les propriétaires. Merci à vous
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Emmanuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
La campagne en ville
Dans cette maison tout proche du centre ville, la campagne est encore là : oiseaux, nature, arbres... le charme du lieu tient au fait que la maison ancienne soit restée sans être défigurée, même si les équipements de vie moderne y sont tous. Et l’accueil des propriétaires ajoute encore au charme d’un séjour dans ce lieu très reposant : leur courtoisie et leur culture sont un régal !

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une situation exceptionnelle
Très beau gite, ou les propriétaires sont aux petits soins pour que le séjour soit des plus agréable. Très bien situé, on peut découvrir la ville à pied, et des environs qui nous laissent le choix entre la Terre et la Mer. L'environnement est tellement riche, que nous n'en avons pas fait le tour en 15 jours, et les propriétaires ont de précieux conseils pour vous guider. Et bien sûr, le gîte est parfait pour accueillir les animaux (chat et chien!). Une adresse que l'on ne peut que référencer en y allant les yeux fermés.

8/10 Good

L l.

bon accueil joli gite au calme et bien situé
bon accueil et bons conseils très serviable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabine P.

Un beau séjour à Pezenas!
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans cette jolie maison de ville qui se situe à deux pas du centre de Pezenas. Très bien équipée, bonne literie et grand espace. Le jardin et la terrasse ombragée permettent de profiter d’un espace extérieur très appréciable. Sans oublier le très bon accueil des propriétaires et leurs conseils de visites. Nous recommandons cette location pour une famille ou un couple.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018