House in the historic center
Southern Languedoc-Roussillon: Village between Carcassonne, Narbonne, close to the Mediterranean and
Great location
Spotlessly clean accommodation
100% Recommendation
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Great location
Spotlessly clean accommodation
100% Recommendation
Added 41 times to wish list
Online for over 8 years
Description
Corona: Disinfection sprays and wipes, liquid laundry disinfection, etc. are available for you to use. If you have any questions on the subject, please call us!
During the renovation of the two interconnected houses (see photo), windows, doors and tiled floors from around 1900 were partially preserved. The house has been tastefully furnished.
On the ground floor you will find the entrance area with wicker armchairs, behind it the kitchen with brick bench, chairs, cooker, oven, refrigerator with freezer compartment and dishwasher as well as everything that belongs to a household. In the guest toilet there is a shower and the washing machine. The kitchen opens onto a gravelled courtyard with 3 sunbeds, 1 wooden table plus chairs and plants in large pots.
2 fireplaces available, which can only be used again after chimney cleaning (autumn 2023). Rental in spring and autumn currently only with use of electric heating. No letting of the house in winter.
On the 1st floor there is a lounge with 2 armchairs, a wall of books, a shelf with reading about the region, hiking maps etc.. Here is also the large bedroom with double bed (2mx2m) and 2 seven-zone cold foam mattresses on slatted frames. Next to it is the bathroom with 2 washbasins and a large shower and toilet. On this floor is also the passage to the "music room" with stereo, CDs available, a sofa and comfortable armchairs for relaxed music listening.
On the 2nd floor, a large lounge that encompasses the entire floor with a monopitch roof and white painted walls and ceiling beams. Guests can make themselves comfortable on the sofa and armchairs. There is a small table for games on the shelf. In addition, the 2nd bedroom adjoins here. Bed also 2mx2m, cold foam mattresses on slatted frames. On this floor there is also access to the roof terrace with tropical wood furniture and hammock.
Due to the strong mobile phone network of Orange and other providers, we no longer offer WLAN. Smartphones and also tablets can be used in Fabrezan via the mobile network e.g. of "Orange" from our experience and the experience of guests. We receive our emails, surf the net or use our messenger services even without WLAN. Due to the many different contracts available, please also speak to your German provider with regard to the costs. Free WiFi spots are available in many places in town and country.
TV programmes are received via satellite. German-language programmes are programmed.
Licence or registration number: n f 13 07 045 842 ...
Sleeping facilities
Rooms and Facilities
pets are not allowed
non-smokers only
TV
terrace
dishwasher
washing machine
children welcome
wheelchair not accessible
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beach 30 kilometer
30 kilometer
lake 10 kilometer
10 kilometer
distance to next shop 0.2 kilometer
0.2 kilometer
restaurant 0.2 kilometer
0.2 kilometer
centre of the village 0.1 kilometer
0.1 kilometer
125 kilometer
7 kilometer
5 kilometer
Location and surroundings of object
Our house is located in the center of the ancient village of Fabrezan on Place Charles Cros, which is lined with tall lime trees.
Here you can park your car. The garage is filled with wood for the stove. Bicycles can be parked here.
WLAN is available from the Grand Café 200 meters.
2 residential towers from the 12th century belonging to the image of the village, whose core is surrounded by a Platanenallee. The village is situated on the river Orbieu. Restoration measures have led to an unspoiled river landscape, bordered by vineyards and vegetable gardens. The church bells announce moderately every half and full hour.
The village has a small supermarket, a tobacconist with newspapers, postcards, a pharmacy, two bars with warm food, a pizzeria, a recommended restaurant by our guests "Clos de Souquet" and there is another restaurant "Le Caliquot".
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Note that additional usage-based utilities may apply please.
For questions please contact the host.
Advice by the landlord
| check-in: | 15:00 |
| check-out: | 10:00 |
| security deposit: | 100 € |
| rental deposit: | 100 € |
| final payment: | 2 week before arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| additional costs: € per lingerie (sheet, cover of mattress, kitchen towels) pro person additional costs: € 10,00 Water per week unto 4 persons, electricity depending on use. . |
Cancellation terms:
We make a rental agreement with guests, which you can receive in advance without obligation.
We make a rental agreement with guests, which you can receive in advance without obligation.
additional information:
Fabrezan is embedded in the landscape of the southern Languedoc-Roussillon. The economic region is called Occitania, and the département in which Fabrezan is located is called Aude. Traditionally, various grape varieties are grown here, but now also cereals, olive and fruit trees. New vineyards are also being planted. In some years, sunflowers blossom on huge cultivated areas.
The hilly landscape is also characterised by pine trees, cypresses, shrubs like laurel and rosemary. Broom smells stupefyingly in May on some mountain slopes. When you make your way south through the Corbières to the Pyrenees, limestone cliffs rise up from the landscape again and again, you drive through gorges (by car or bicycle), hiking on marked paths is also possible.
You can take boat trips on the "Canal du Midi" or rent bicycles in Homps or Narbonne and ride along the canal under the canopy of plane trees or pine trees.
Not far from Homps there is the freshwater lake "Lac de Jouarres" if you want to swim or sail in freshwater.
The nearest Mediterranean beaches are those of Gruissan, 30 km away. Many sports are possible there ( diving, surfing, stand-up paddling or just swimming).
With the "petit train jaune", a narrow-gauge railway inaugurated in 1910, visitors can get to know a small part of the Pyrenees during a day trip from Villefranche de Conflent (near Perpignan). You will drive over viaducts and have breathtaking views of Pyrenean valleys.
In Tautavel (on the way to Perpignan), some 450,000-year-old human bone remains were found decades ago. This means that Roussillon is one of the oldest populated areas in Europe. A museum illustrates the life of early man.
The Roman heritage of the region in Narbonne and Carcassonne will also appeal to those interested in history. Narbonne now has the Narbo Via museum. Finds from the Roman era are presented there. Worth seeing!
Cathar castles from the 11th and 12th centuries wait to be visited on airy rocky heights. In good weather, some castles offer a wonderful view as far as the Mediterranean, whose coasts are popular with sun-seekers or water sports enthusiasts (windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, diving, etc.).
Those who want to play golf can do so near Carcassonne. The golf course was specifically recommended by a guest.
20th century paintings and sculptures can be found in Cérét, on the northern slopes of the Pyrenees, in the Museum of Modern Art.
In the worthwhile town of Albi there is the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. It gives an overview of the entire oeuvre of the artist, who by no means only designed posters for the Vaudeville theatres in Paris.
In Béziers, Carcassonne and Avignon, famous summer festivals with theatre, dance, rock-pop and classical music are held in July and August. Order tickets on the internet. All in all, there are many small festivals in the villages during the summer, and attendance is free.
In October and November there are jazz concerts in Perpignan and nearby Conhilac. Check the internet!
Very popular with children is an amusement park with wild animals in Sigean (Réserve africaine).
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last updated on: 04/15/2025
16 reviews
Overall assessment
5.0 amenities/facilites
5.0 value for money
5.0 service
4.9 location
5.0 cleaniless
August 2020
Wolfgang G. from Gelenau
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Holiday September 2020 in Fabrezan
Arriving at the holiday home in Fabrezan ready for a holiday, we immediately felt at home. Our first impression - the residents are only out of the house for a short time. Very stylishly furnished with all the things for every holiday wish. The photos of the original state of the house give you an idea of how much effort has been put into renovating and designing the house while retaining the historic building fabric. Here one can only say "Chapeau".
The vita and the photos on the website show the holiday home very authentically. The possibilities for recreation, activities in the house with a myriad of books, CD's, games for young and old in not so nice weather is exceptional.
Despite its central location, the house is very quiet. In the evening, you can end the day on the candlelit terrace and gaze at the stars.
The Corbieres with its many vineyards, small villages, valleys with interesting rock formations and flora can be explored very well by bike along the small side roads (hardly any car traffic). The Canal du Midi is a very beautiful place to cycle. The locks for the boats were interesting for us.
We enjoyed swimming in the Mediterranean Sea after a cycling tour along the Canal de la Robine from La Nouvelle to Narbonne.
For hikers, there is a rich offer, e.g. the Cathar castles of Peyrepertuse and Quéribus with views of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. Hiking boots are recommended.
The abbey of Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse not far from Fabrezan is worth seeing. We combined the visit with a bath in the river L'Orbieu in Ribaute - beautiful and very good for relaxing.
We would like to give a very big praise to the landlords, who helped us a lot during the somewhat difficult Corona time.
It was a wonderful holiday, once again many thanks to the landlords for their great trust.
Christine and Wolfgang Gester, Gelenau
recommend for: adventure and experience, cultural and sightseeing holiday
July 2019
Christian und Elke I. from 50825 Köln
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This may actually not be told!
Finally, after weeks of anticipation and a 1260 km drive:
La place Charles Gros in Fabrezan.
Unlocking the door, the first look inside the house - WOW!
Luggage in - the first step into the backyard - what tranquility!
Up the stairs, trying to orient ourselves: bathroom, bedroom and music room, entrance hall with desk and books ...
Up further: the cozy living room with its impressive atmosphere. From there, the decisive step for us onto the rooftop terrace: what a view!
Unobstructed and a huge sky as the crowning glory.
All the photos shown do not lie, they are perhaps even surpassed by reality.
The bed: huge, inviting, best mattresses, we slept wonderfully in absolute silence.
The kitchen has everything you need, we cooked almost daily and didn't miss anything.
Double sink in the bathroom, large shower, hairdryer - we have never found such practical and tastefully furnished accommodations in any vacation home.
The house is filled with literature, music, art, picture books, tasteful details and trinkets, with the life and soul of the owners. (Tell me how you live and I'll tell you who you are).
In short: we thank you for this exceptionally beautiful accommodation and the trust of the landlords to let us into their very private environment.
Much has already been said about the surroundings and the country in the reviews, there is hardly anything to add.
But: the call for a return visit is ringing in our ears, there is still much to discover, much to experience.
Fabrezan will see us again, without a doubt!
recommend for: adventure and experience, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday
Answer from Family U. Funke-Siebert:
Sie sind herzlich willkommen in unserem Haus in Fabrezan! Uns macht es Freude, dass Sie in der Region so viel Neues entdecken konnten und viele Menschen kennengelernt haben. So soll es sein!
Also dann, auf Ihren zweiten Urlaub in Fabrezan!
Grüße von U. Funke und D. Siebert
July 2019
Anja und Volker from Rodenberg
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Pure idyll of the countryside
We stayed twice with our teenagers (14 and 16 years old) in this extremely lovingly and perfectly equipped village house (10/2018 and 07/2019). The coziness and cleanliness of the house, the open-minded village community, and the atmosphere of original France thrilled us every day anew. The landlords had already provided us with many interesting tips in advance and were very sympathetic and reliable contact persons before, during, and after our vacation.
On site, everything is available for daily needs. We had a lot of fun on our excursions to the Mediterranean, the sparsely populated hinterland, and the surrounding cities such as Carcassonne, Narbonne, Toulouse, and Perpignan. Definitely worth a visit is the picturesque Lagrasse and in summer the natural bathing spot on the river Orbieu in Ribault. We also enjoyed the numerous music festivals in the area. The beautiful rooftop terrace invited us to end the day. The perfect place for those looking for relaxation without boredom. We definitely recommend the village house!!!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday, romantic holiday
June 2019
Christian K. from 10825 Berlin
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France - at its best
If you want to meet cultivated Britons, you'll find them here. The area is simply enchanting, a large natural park, crossed by small rivers or riverbeds winding through depending on the weather. Those with ears to hear, will hear birds, cicadas, and what has become rare, the bells of the two village churches, not loud but familiar to me from childhood. Our family, living in Berlin, is grateful for the idyll. However, after two or three days, urbanity is needed. Narbonne, Perpignan, Béziers, and Montpellier, all quickly reached by car, as well as the sea and the fishing village of Gruissan in about half an hour. Actually, one waits for worse weather to make use of the numerous advantages of the accommodation (music in all forms, movies, books, travel literature, TV, and internet), but most of the time one is still outside. In 5 minutes, one is sitting in or in front of the village pub, where the farm workers meet. It's worth stopping by, not for the kitchen but for the atmosphere and the huge plane trees. If you want, you can already have your coffee here in the morning after buying your baguette or croissants at the village store across the street. We keep coming back because we can choose a different France every day, depending on our mood.
Answer from Family U. Funke-Siebert:
Bedingt durch die Unwägbarkeiten des Brexits verkaufen immer mehr britische Familien ihre Häuser auf dem europäischen Festland, also auch in Südfrankreich. Für unsere netten englischen Nachbarn ist und bleibt Frankreich das bevorzugte Urlaubsland, künftig als Mieter von Ferienhäusern oder Hotelzimmern im vielfältigen Süden Frankreichs.
May 2019
Maria B. from 60433 Frankfurt
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Nice holiday in the Corbieres!
Lovingly restored, tastefully furnished and very well equipped house in a quiet but central location in charming Fabrezan; very clean and well maintained. Special highlight for us: the cozy music room with a good music system and hundreds of CDs. Restaurants and small shops within walking distance. Many sights easily accessible by car. Especially helpful and caring landlords who take care of everything smoothly and make sure guests feel comfortable from booking onwards. We were completely satisfied.
recommend for: cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
September 2018
Petra und Thomas W. from 38176 Wendeburg
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beautiful French house
The design and furnishings of the house are very tasteful and allow for an immersion into the French way of life. Furthermore, the house reveals a lot about its owners, for whom a well-kept and clean holiday home is important. The variety of literature and music also ensures entertainment on rainy days. We thank you warmly for the caring support before and during our stay.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday, romantic holiday
July 2018
Christian R. from 63505 Langenselbold
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Tasteful house with beautiful rooftop terrace
This house is extremely tastefully renovated and furnished. On two floors there are two bedrooms, a cozy kitchen, music room, and a large living room. In the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace overlooking the roofs of Fabrezan. The owners have really created a beautiful home from which you can make wonderful trips to the Pyrenees, the sea, or the various delightful cities. There is so much to experience here, and when you come home in the evening, this cozy home awaits you. The landlords take care of you very lovingly with a lot of useful tips and are always approachable. We will not have been there for the last time.
recommend for: adventure and experience, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday
May 2018
Achim und Monika S. from 52382 Niederzier
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Wellness vacation
Before, during, and even after the vacation: great and warm support from the landlords. Dear Mrs. Funke, thank you very much for that. In case of bad weather or simply to relax: sofa and armchair in the music room and equipped with one of the numerous (crime) novels - delightful. When the sun shines: breakfast and/or a pleasant early summer evening on the rooftop terrace - what more could one ask for?! In the house, numerous loving details that speak volumes about their owners! AND: a landscape with its nature, culture, and history that never ceased to amaze us. Overall, a wonderful feel-good vacation. We would love to come back, even at this time of year.
recommend for: cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
October 2017
Ulla G. from 79346 Endingen/Kaiserstuhl
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Wunder volles Ferienhaus
As a guest in October 2017 with my adult daughter for a relaxing holiday:
My body is already back home in the car, but a part of my soul still lingers in this dreamlike house, the home of Uli Funke and Detlef Siebert, in Fabrezan. Rarely, never before have I seen a place equipped with such personality, individuality, love, and warmth. Never have we had hosts who enriched their guests with so many hints about culture, landscapes, architecture, activities, and even the house itself, as here. Then the landscape, which captivated us with its scents of rosemary and thyme and made us be silent with its barrenness. The sea and the ponds are also not far away; so we had everything. And could also enjoy wonderful cities and buildings. Unfortunately, the time was too short for us with one week; a longer vacation at the Funke-Siebert house is in order. We look forward to it - and then I will also repeat a part of my soul.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
July 2017
Claudia u. Christian from Bremen
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Fantastic holiday in Fabrezan, Dept. Aude, Les Corbières.
The lovingly renovated village house in the heart of Fabrezan pampers with spacious, light-filled rooms with a cozy homely character and at the same time a summery flair arising from well-placed modern and original details. A sunny roof terrace invites you to sunbathe as well as to cool evening relaxation. The extensive library includes literature, music, and films from all areas, making even days with mediocre weather or quiet evenings not boring. Furniture and equipment, including electrical appliances, are very good in all areas. Bedroom climate and beds are also excellent. All rooms are very well-maintained. Parking in front of the house, and bike storage or similar in the garage. Communication/support with/by the landlords Funke/Siebert is exemplary and very friendly throughout the booking and holiday period. Information and map materials as well as personal summaries of Fabrezan and the surrounding area are provided in sufficient quantity. Fabrezan, located on the northern edge of the Corbières, is centrally situated between the gently rolling Minervois to the north, the spectacular higher Corbières to the south and west, and the diverse coastal strip with its lakes, salt pans, and long beaches to the east. Wonderful hiking, biking, or driving tours with cultural highlights such as Cathar castles (e.g. Queribus), abbeys (e.g. Fontfroide), medieval villages (e.g. Lagrasse), and cities (e.g. Carcassonne) or even without (e.g. wine tastings). The beaches of Narbonne Plage via Gruissan, Port-la-Nouvelle (another beach accessible by car), or Leucate (beautiful beach) can easily be reached in about half to three-quarters of an hour. Interesting cities like Narbonne, Perpignan, and even Toulouse are easily accessible via the highway. Overall, highly recommended!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday, romantic holiday
June 2017
Christian K. from Berlin
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Douce France
Sweet France, the sweet France of Charles Trenet, who was born in nearby Narbonne, still exists in Fabrezan. If you want to immerse yourself in romantic, rural France, this is the perfect place to do so. Stepping outside, you are already on the village square, still a meeting point for the "mamies," the grandmothers who gather under plane trees to reminisce. If you wish, you can doze off in the hammock on the rooftop terrace and listen to the rustling of the leaves. Inside the house, modern comfort (flat-screen TV, dishwasher, washing machine, stereo system) goes hand in hand with tasteful furnishings and wonderfully processed natural materials. Books, movies, music, and the greats of jazz, rock, and blues are waiting to be discovered there. The fireplace and heating, which we did not need, make the house "suitable for year-round use." Those who prefer to take care of themselves on foot will find a village shop but can also eat locally. If you can't "chill" here, you can't anywhere else. If you want to go back to life, beaches and cities are reachable within a short car drive.
recommend for: holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday, romantic holiday
June 2017
Michael R. from 88690 Uhldingen
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A very beautiful paradise for friends of a nice vacation ...
The landlords offer their personal holiday home: You can tell at every turn that it has been decorated with great care, from the furnishings to the decorations to the music you can enjoy here. The house is located on a quiet village square and close to the highway, so you can enjoy the peace and quiet or take many beautiful excursions. My wife and I spent a week on vacation here, and I have to say that I have grown very fond of the house and the friendly way in which the owners take care of you. A heartfelt thank you.
recommend for: cultural and sightseeing holiday
Answer from Family U. Funke-Siebert:
Vielen Dank für den freundlichen und hilfreichen Kommentar. Was die Autobahn betrifft, so ist der Zubringer 5 km entfernt und es gibt keine Geräusche verursacht durch Fahrlärm.
Gruss U. Funke
May 2017
K & L from Kelkheim
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Wunderschöner Urlaub
The beautiful holiday home with flair, very, very clean and tidy, was the best prerequisite for a successful vacation. Everything was perfect, from a huge selection of books for us book fans to an incredible selection of music and all things for daily life. The sights in the surrounding area are so numerous that we couldn't visit them all in two weeks. We will come back! The landlords are very nice and caring.
August 2016
Ute V. from 64367 Mühltal
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Holiday home to feel good, France
We have spent our summer holidays in this house twice so far and felt very comfortable.
It is located in the old town center of Fabrezan, with a shaded square in front of it and benches surrounded by old trees.
We liked the atmosphere of the place as well as the possibilities for excursions.
Hiking and cycling, markets and the sea... everything is possible, nothing is mandatory...
recommend for: seniors, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
Answer from Family U. Funke-Siebert:
Vielen Dank für Ihre Beurteilung unseres Hauses, in dem die Gäste sich wohlfüllen können und die Hinweise auf die vielfältigen Aktivitäten, die von Fabrezan aus möglich sind!
Grüße von Ulrike Funke
July 2016
Johanna D. from 6489 Darmstadt
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Magic of Languedoc
Right in the heart of the village center, the house offers a lot of comfort and individual charm in a picturesque atmosphere. From here, we have done a lot: hiking in the Corbières, cycling along the Canal du Midi, water sports, wine tastings, summer festivals in the surrounding villages, and so much more...
June 2016
Christian from Berlin
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Bijou im Langedoc
If you are looking for authentic, rural, and dreamy South of France, Fabrezan is the right place, and you cannot find a more suitable domicile. Tastefully furnished and located at the village square, nothing is missing. Books, records, movies - if there was time. Because outside, the land of the Cathars beckons. Those seeking contemplation will find it. Those who enjoy hustle and bustle are at the sea in a good half hour and those who love the legendary market halls will find them in the surrounding cities. We look forward to coming back.
recommend for: cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday, romantic holiday
Contact
Family U. Funke-Siebert
For more than 20 years, my husband and I out in the Rhine-Main area and in the southern Languedoc-Roussillon at home, have the region traveled in all seasons and love the Corbières, the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean beaches. We have many people of different nationalities met and we maintain these contacts. I invested in my professional life with training and study of young people, my husband is an independent city planner and works in his own office. The love of France has in our lives always played a role, initially mediated by weekend trips with friends to the Alsace or to Lorraine, later also to Burgundy and the Cote d'Azur. About your interest in our house in Fabrezan we look forward. Ulrike Funke and Detlef Siebert
Host since: 02/21/2017
response rate: 100%
response time: under 3h
Contact languages: German, English, French
Service times: Mo.-Su. 10:00-21:00
Objektnummer: 95196
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«House in the historic center» achieves a holiday rating of 5 (rating scale: 1 to 5) at 16 submitted reviews.
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