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Agde on the river Herault
Rue Haute
Kitchen dining room opens into courtyard
Kitchen dining room
Courtyard garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81614.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Agde, Occitanie
  • Aqualand Cap d'Agde
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cap d'Agde Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Agde on river Herault-charming house, Private Courtyard /Garden Minutes to Beach

Romantic self catering house with charming courtyard. In the heart of this medieval town of Agde - A colourful and busy fishing port on the river Herault. Shops, market, restaurants and cafe/bars are around the corner. 4 km from beautiful sandy beaches and golf. 5min walk from the train station. 2min walk to the Canal du Midi. Airport -10km.

The house comprises the ground and first floors of a large 17th century detached house.
The accommodation consists of 3 double bedrooms (one very large with a second bed), a small sitting room, two bathrooms and a well equipped ground floor kitchen/dining room with its original 17th C wooden beam ceiling opening into a private walled courtyard garden. The house is fitted out with French antique furniture.

Agde - 'Black Pearl of the Mediterranean'- lies on the Cote d'or at the junction of the Canal du Midi with the sea. There are miles of sandy beaches, limitless sunshine and fishing boats still moor at the riverside quays, second oldest town of France, a maze of picturesque streets full of shops, market, restaurants and cafe bars. Yet we are only 5 mins from the vibrant resort town of Cap d'Agde which offers the usual pleasures of the Med - nightclubs, cinemas....Aqualand - the popular water theme park and the famous private naturist quarter!(though you don't come across it unless you look for it)
AGDE flies two EU blue flags for the quality of its beaches and environment.



Carcassonne : and the castles of the Cathars are an easy drive away to the west.
The dramatic gorges and caves of the stunning Haut-Languedoc national park are close inland. To the east the Camargue, the great nature reserve that's the home of white horses and black bulls. Nearby is the nature reserve of Bagnas and the beautiful lake ‘Etang de Thau’ with its oysters and mussels beds and rose-pink flamingos, also a wonderful place for boating and kite/wind-surfing.


The International Airport at Montpellier: is 30 min drive form Agde. (Other nearby airports - Carcassonne, Perpignan, Nimes and Beziers-Agde airport (10km)
Driving from Clermont Ferrand arrive to Agde via the spectacular viaduct over the Tarn gorge - Norman Foster's splendid bridge at Millau - It carries the A75 autoroute high into the clouds... and Agde is then only an hour away to the south.

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Nira Chidgey
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Languages

English, French
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Agde

Located in Agde, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cap d'Agde Beach and Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stade de la Mediterranee, or consider a night out at Arenes de Beziers. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Agde, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Cap d'Agde Mediterranean Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Aqualand Cap d'Agde - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cap d'Agde Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cap d'Agde Beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde - 18 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Agde Station - 11 min walk
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café du Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mare Nostrum - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Amiral - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie le Concept - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Agde on river Herault-charming house, Private Courtyard /Garden Minutes to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Agde on river Herault-charming house, Private Courtyard /Garden Minutes to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Agde on river Herault-charming house, Private Courtyard /Garden Minutes to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Agde on river Herault-charming house, Private Courtyard /Garden Minutes to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Agde Cathedral and Musée Agathois Jules Baudou. Canal du Midi and Pirates World are also within 3 miles (5 km). Agde Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Georg K.

Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmantes Ferienhaus

Ein charmantes Ferienhaus, sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Am schönsten ist der begrünte Innenhof, ideal zum frühstücken oder für ein Glas Wein am Abend. Unkompliziertes Einchecken. 2,5 km bis zum Strand La Tamarissiere.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philippe G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sehr schlechtes Inserat…

Leider waren die ersten zehn Bilder des Inserates von einem anderen Objekt. Auf der Seite war dies nicht zu erkennen!!!!! Aufgrund dieser Bilder haben wir uns für das Objekt entschieden. Als wir ankamen waren wir schockiert. Mit Kleinkind nicht ideal!!!!! Im großen Badezimmer konnte man nicht duschen da die Stromleitung über der Badewanne war und kein Duschschlauch vorhanden war. Der Innenhof war leider auch sehr heruntergekommen und man musste auch erstmal alles putzen. Wir würden dieses Objekt nicht nochmal buchen!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ancient but modernised house in old agde

The house was full of character, clean and in a beautiful ancient part of town. It had everything we needed. Walls of 2 ft thick volcanic rock make the layout interesting in some parts. No problems for us. The owners were helpful, friendly and immediately got for us the one small item we asked about.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Senta s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idéal pour une famille et un groupe d'amis

La maison est idéalement située : proche de la gare et à quelques minutes de tous les commerces (et d'un superbe marché le jeudi matin !) La maison est chaleureuse et très fonctionnelle (et fraiche !). Elle est idéale pour des personnes qui souhaitent passer du temps ensemble et aussi avoir leur autonomie avec des ballades accessibles à pieds. Les promenades avec mon chien le long de l'Hérault étaient magnifiques. Un séjour parfait !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sybil C., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Belle maison de ville mais environnement moyen

Pour nous qui recherchions le calme, ce n’était pas un bon endroit : poubelles et lavage des ruelles à 5 heures du matin, bande de jeunes avec moto jusqu’à minuit, chiens et voisins hurlant par moment! Dommage ! Nous aurions apprécié Agde et son centre historique malheureusement délaissé. Avons profité des bistrots charmants sur l’Herault, de la plage de la Tamarissiere, de quelques belles visites touristiques alentour et de la maison qui présente tous les atouts des vieilles pierres (en fait il n’y a que deux vraies chambres) et bien aménagée. La rencontre avec le propriétaire artiste voisin est à recommander.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Doug O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location - needs fluffling

Location was wonderful. Town was perfect for our needs. Host informative about town and history and had done an interesting and detailed renovation that kept to the character of the house. A lot of history there! House itself could use a bit of fluffing. House used to be a ticking mattress factory and we thought that one of the mattresses was original (kidding) but it and pillows were substandard. Minor things but not enough sheets to make up the beds and one towel per person. Photos included photos of other properties so expectations were a little askew. Once we got over these items, we loved our stay. Agde is not a tourist town so it was quiet but interesting and offered enough cafes and restaurants for us + it was close to a lot of other attractions.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mary B., Manson, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Interesting historical house

Overall we enjoyed our stay. This ancient house fit our group of five very well. The weather was extremely hot, but the place did not get too warm inside. Everything we needed for the week was provided, The design was a bit odd: to reach the kitchen, one had to climb stairs and then descend stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norbert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles wie beschrieben. Urig aber sauber. Toller Innenhof.

Altes uriges Haus mit tollem Innenhof.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Terje G.

Romslig. Deilig med flere rom. Velutstyrt. Hyggelig atmosfære i gammelt hus.

Se ovenfor.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Guido V.

Sehr gut. Leider ist die Altstadt derzeit noch eine Baustelle bis Juni.

Das Domizil ist ein sehr schönes altes Haus mit einem Innenhof und viel Charme. Man muss wissen, dass man definitiv Treppen benutzen muss, was für uns aber kein Problem war. Außerhalb der Saison sind die Öffnungszeiten von Geschäften und Restaurants anders, als in der Saison.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tord A., Sweden

Charming house with great location

Located in the oldest parts of Agde this charming house is a perfect base to explore the Languedoc region. Old Agde feels rather genuine with relatively few foreigners and has an ample selection of restaurants within walking distance. Several good beaches are within 5km. The owners are very nice and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Foulera M.

A dream in a beautifull place

Nira est une femme tres gentille qui nous a aider du début a la fin. Elle n'a pas hésité a expliquer les choses. Nous étions 7 et il y'avait largement de la place. La ville est calme et il faut faire le stock des cigarettes le soir 😅. NE SURTOUT PAS PARQUER SUR LA PLACE LES JOURS DU MARCHE... Les commerces sont a proximité et la mer a moins de 15 min en voiture. Nous sommes aussi aller a Vias qui est a 25 min. La maison : Nous voulions un espace apaisant ou l'on pouvait se retrouver et passer des moments ensemble. On a trouver tout ça. La cuisine est fonctionnelle. Les 2 douches aussi et mon espace préférer était la cour arrière lieu parfait pour lire faire des grillades se reposer ou jouer a des jeux de société. En plus il y fait bon. Si vous chercher une maison a louer a Agde n'hésitez pas. Nous reviendrons c'est sûr. Encore Merci a Nira
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

A beautiful house!!!!!

Spent a lovely week in Agde, it was the laziest time, just eating, drinking and enjoying the sunshine. This beautiful house with its tasteful furnishings, wood beams and thick walls completely exceeded expectations - i hadn't imagined it would be so roomy and that the back courtyard would feel so private as it did. A wonderful surprise and a really restful place for us all to spread out and enjoy the week. Agde is a great place for a quiet holiday - the beaches are a short bus ride away, leaving from the promenade which is five minutes walk from the house. There are bakeries, supermarkets again within minutes of the house. Cafes and bars all around. Would recommend to anyone. The only drawback was there was no wifi but i got round this (as we were travelling with our teenage daughter) by using a portable wifi hub which can be hired from a company in Lyon called Hippocket. When the week was over, I simply posted it back to them in the envelope they had provided. Would definitely stay there again!! Thanks for everything, Allan and Nira
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Trier, Germany

Romantik zum Superpreis

Ein wunderschönes Haus für alle, die nicht an modernen Standards hängen und das Besondere lieben. Ein Innenhof zum Niederknien, schattig, mit Blumen bewachsen, das Haus im alten Stil renoviert und liebevoll mit alten Gegenständen dekoriert (z.B. kleine Eisenbügeleisen als Türstopper). Die Lage inmitten der kleinen Gässchen des Städtchens Agde ist entspannend und sehr praktisch - alles in 2 Minuten erreichbar: Bäckerei, Lebensmittelladen, Apotheke, Kneipen und der eindrucksvolle Markt am Donnerstag. Am Meer ist man schnell und die besten Ausflugstipps bekommt man von Allan... Bei der Bettenplanung die Angaben in der Beschreibung berücksichtigen: die beiden Doppelbetten in dem großen Zimmer sind recht schmal.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S., London

In the centre of old Agde

I first fell in love with Agde more than twenty-five years ago and this was the first house I stayed in when I returned six years ago; this September was our third visit. I knew we had come to the right place the moment we stepped through the door the first time and it still makes the same impression. Immaculately clean, beautifully furnished and with enough space for everyone to find their own spaces. It has been lovingly renovated by Allan and Nira with real respect for its history. It is next door to Maison d'Estella in the middle of the old town, ideally positioned round the corner from local restaurants and markets, a short walk to the restaurants on the river and within easy walking distance from the train station. Cycling down the cycle path along the river brings you to the lovely beaches of Grau d'Agde.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sally S.

A unique house in the centre of old Agde

My daughter and I spent a month in Agde for work/study. We rented this house over that period - September/October. The position was excellent, in the centre of old Agde, very near the train station and the wonderful weekly market. The house was lovingly restored, with a very pretty courtyard and sunny rooftop terrace with a great view. Though it was little dark in the lower rooms there was plenty of light in the upper rooms. The house had a large kitchen which opened to the courtyard, a great place for tea/coffee or a drink if you didn't wish to climb to the roof terrace. Alan and Nira were very helpful and gave any assistance we required whilst we were there. The only thing we missed was internet connection as we were working, but the Library is very close and very efficient.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David E.

Lovely stay

Lovely, rustic house in the centre of Agde. Very clean and well-appointed. Very good kitchen facilities. Attractive patio/garden at the back. The owners were very kind and helpful in all aspects, pointing out places to visit and providing handy tips. I would recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S., London

Two unforgettable houses

I first fell inlove with Agde more than twenty five years ago and felt the pull back first in 2009 when we stayed in the Detached Stone House next door to Maison d'Estella. I knew we had come to right place the moment through the door. Immaculately clean, beautifully furnished with French antiques and enough room for our disparate party to find their own spaces. I the following years we split our stay between the Detached House and, as our party expanded, Maison d'Estella. Maison d'Estella is truly unique; a rambling mediaeval grand house. Immense open kitchen/dining room, bedrooms overlooking inner and outer courtyards and a roof terrace with spectacular views. The location of the houses is ideal for the Promenade, local restaurants and markets. Both have safe storage for bicycles (which can be hired locally) - to potter down the cycle path to the beautiful beaches of Grau d'Agde. The train station is within easy walking distance and various members of our party have made outings to Carcassone, Narbonne, Perpignan and Avignon. Allan and Nira have done a remarkable job of renovating and furnishing these special houses. They are attentive and helpful owners who have a passionate interest in the history and culture of their town.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthias H.

Beautiful house in Agde

This have been unforgettable holidays in this beautiful house in Agde. The flat is very nice and located directly in the historical medieval center of the city. The house is nicely renovated and has a lot of good aura and atmosphere as you can see on the photos. The environment of Agde offers the Mediterranean sea with beautiful beaches and in the north of the city mountains as well; a lot of historical places and all kind of entertainment for families with safari park, huge caves in the mountains in the north, carcassone is near as well as La Couvertoirade which is strongly recommended to be visited. The beaches are very nice and the environment of Agde is very beautiful. A lot of sightseeing is possible as well as recreation. We visited a lot of places - caves, the dino-park, a monastery, the mountains, the beaches , the cities nearby, the safari park, we explored the historical places in this very old town and also went for shopping.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Fantastic Stay!!!!

We (2 couples) had a really good time whilst staying in Agde and without a car. Arrived at Beziers airport and caught the local school bus from the airport to Agde (so easy). The house is set in the very old part of Agde and so authentic. We did loads of things. The bike hire info which was left was really good and cheap. We had a fantastic day in Avingnon (by train), horse riding, walking and bike riding. We had lovely meals out in restaurants along the river (actually floating), We found a restaurant out in the countryside at the end of a days cycling (remember to take torches with you) this was shaby looking but was lovely also loads of restaurants in the town to choose from. The beach is within walking distance along the river bank. This location is fantastic!!! We have wonderful memories of this holiday and will hopefully stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loren P.

An Experience You Will Remember

If you love history and architecture, this is simply the best place to stay in Agde. The 17th century apartment is clean, well-maintained, and an adventure in itself. It's great location is in the heart of Old Agde and Cap d'Agde on the Mediterranean is a 1 Euro bus ride away. The owner, Allen, was always available, extremely helpful, and pleasantly informative. The Plazza Cafe is a few steps away from the front door for morning coffee, the Tourist Office just a couple of minutes down rue J. Roger, and the restaurant at La Galiote Hotel is wonderful for an evening meal on the Herault. The remarkable library just off the square Pl. du Jeu de Balonand is well worth visiting. The weekly flea and food markets are just steps away. A must see is the Musee de l'Ephebe in Cap d'Agde. Go to the end of the bus line at vieux Cap and have a seafood lunch or dinner at the La Bonne Mere on the hill overlooking the sea. Si vous aimez l'histoire et l'architecture, c'est tout simplement le meilleur endroit pour rester à Agde. L'appartement du XVIIe siècle est propre, bien entretenu et une aventure en soi. Son emplacement est situé au cœur du vieux d Agde et Cap Agde sur la Méditerranée est un 1 Euro autobus. Le propriétaire, Allen, était toujours disponible, extrêmement utile et informatif agréablement. Le Plazza Café est a quelques pas de la porte d'entrée pour un matin café, l'Office de Tourisme juste que quelques minutes vers le bas de la rue j. Roger, et le restaurant de l'hôtel de La Galiote est merveilleux pour un repas du soir sur l'Hérault. La bibliothèque remarquable juste à côté du carré Pl. du Jeu de Balonand vaut bien invité. Les marchés aux puces et de la nourriture hebdomadaires sont à quelques pas plus loin. A doit voir est le Musée de l'éphebe au Cap d'Agde. Allez à la fin de la ligne de bus au vieux Cap et ont une mer déjeuner ou dîner à la La Bonne Mere sur la colline surplombant la mer.

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