# Domaine de la Vene, Palaja, Carcassonne, France Stunning French holiday houses near Carcassonne sleeping 22 with a pool, for family gatherings and exploring the Languedoc and Pyrenees ## At a Glance - Sleeps 11 - 22 - 11 bedrooms - Dining for 22 ## Images - Total images stored: 37 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-1-Drone.jpg (caption: From the drone) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-2-Pool.jpg (caption: The swimming pool) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-3-Front-of-house.jpg (caption: The front of the house) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-6-Kitchen.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-7-Dining-Room.jpg (caption: The dining room) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-11-Drawing-Room.jpg - 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35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-31-From-the-swimming-pool-with-the-house-in-the-background.jpg - 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-32-The-house-lit-at-night.jpg - 37. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Domaine-de-la-Vene-35-The-driveway-with-the-house-behind-from-the-drone.jpeg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Domaine de la Vene sleeps 16 The Bergerie Cottage sleeps 6 A stay at Domaine de la Vene feels like stepping into a private world, a space where friends, family or colleagues can truly unwind together. Tucked among rolling hills and forest, the setting is peaceful and expansive, with only birdsong and cicadas breaking the silence. It is the kind of place where mornings begin slowly with coffee overlooking endless countryside and evenings end under star-filled skies. Outside, the gardens open up into wide lawns, shaded terraces and a beautiful pool area. Days can be spent lounging by the water, sharing meals outdoors, or simply enjoying the views across the hills toward the distant plains. With acres of unspoilt land surrounding the estate, there is always space to explore, walk or just pause and take it all in. The main house offers generous shared living spaces that bring people together with ease. There is a large dining room perfect for long, relaxed meals, and 2 comfortable drawing rooms with fireplaces for catching up late into the night. The kitchens are fully equipped for everything from casual breakfasts to celebratory dinners, ideal whether you are hosting a family gathering or a corporate retreat. Your hosts can recommend a private chef or wine tasting experience too. Across the house, the bedrooms provide a mix of spacious suites and more intimate rooms, each thoughtfully furnished with antiques and soft touches that create a warm, welcoming feel. The adjoining Bergerie Cottage adds extra privacy with its own kitchen and living space, along with 3 additional bedrooms, making it perfect for smaller groups within the larger party or those wanting a quieter corner. Domaine de la Vene is well placed for exploring Carcassonne, a vast medieval fortress and charming walled town. The Mediterranean and beaches are within an hour and the Pyrenees on the doorstep where walking and cycling opportunities abound. The Languedoc is famed for vineyards and great cuisine, with village bistros serving hearty traditional cassoulet and beautiful local wines. ## Facilities - **WiFi:** WiFi throughout. - **Swimming Pool:** The deep, ultra-marine diving pool has a large shallow end (1.2 m deep), which is perfect for children. - **Dining Room:** Formal and informal inside dining and undercover outside dining. - **Kitchen:** 2 in mian house including a professional French Château Cornue cooker, stone fireplace that doubles as a barbecue, long table. Kitchen in Bergerie. - **Sitting Room:** 2 drawing rooms with plenty of comfortable seating, each with a fireplace. - **Outdoor:** 10 acre gardens with large pool, sun terrace, dining areas, sound system, woodland walks and picnic spots. - **Bedrooms:** 6 doubles, including 4 posters, and 2 twins in main house. A double and 2 twins in the cottage. - **Bathrooms:** 7 bathrooms in the house and a bathhroom with tub in cottage. - **TV and Music Facilities:** The pool area also features a sound system with two microphones that can be connected to any smart phone, ideal for playing music as loud as you want. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Fan and heating systems in bedrooms. 2 open fireplaces in drawing rooms. - **Linen:** Bed linen, bathroom towels and toiletries are provided. - **Parking:** Off road secure parking. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **€14000** per week - From **€6750** for a 3-night weekend - From **€4750** for a 2-night weekend - From **€1500** per midweek night ## Booking Information - Our minimum stay is three nights, except July and August which is four nights. - - Check in is after 4pm and check out by 10am. - - For all bookings, linen, towels, and toiletries are provided, as is cleaning at the end of your stay. A chef can be arranged upon request at an extra charge. - - 30% non refundable deposit at time of booking. Of the total payment, a further 50% will be due six months before check-in and 20% will be due one month before check-in. For bookings made less than six months in advance, we will take an 80% non refundable deposit at the time of booking and the final 20% of the payment will be due one month before check-in. - - We hold a €2,000 Security Deposit during your stay. - - We take all payments via bank transfer. Our prices include the Domaine and Bergerie Cottage, together sleeping 22. - Tourism License Number: 89853681800013 ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/domaine-de-la-vene-palaja-carcassonne-france#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [France](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/france) > [Occitanie](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/occitanie) > [Aude](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/aude) > [Carcassonne](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/carcassonne) ### Address Address: Domaine de la Vene, Palaja, Occitanie, 11570 , FR Latitude: 43.153719877096 Longitude: 2.4237390576721 ### About The Area Less than an hour from the Mediterranean and sitting in the foothills of the Pyrenees, located in Languedoc – Roussillon. Close to Palaja and 15 minutes from Carcassonne. Near the Corbières Parc Naturel.   ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Palaja near Carcassonne. - **Shop:** Utile supermarket in Palaja. Large hypermarkets in Carcassonne. - **Food and Drink:** 2 Michelin starred Restaurant du Parc, Carcassonne. Auberge du Vieux Puits with 3 Michelin stars. - **Airport:** Carcassonne. - **Train:** Carcassonne. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Ali Gillum - Phone: +44 (0)1315 104 303 - Email: contact@domainedelavene.com - Website: https://www.domainedelavene.com/