In the gently rolling landscape of the South French department of Aude lies the magnificent 'Domaine en Birbès'. A place to unwind and enjoy all the good things that French life has to offer: sun, sea, mountains, culture, activities and of course delicious food and drink.
On our Domaine of over 1 hectare there is a magnificent old farmhouse from around 1780, built in the typical Lauragais style.
Since 2011 we have been delighted to welcome our guests for a wonderful stay in one of our accommodations. You can stay here in one of six safari tents (including your own bathroom) or in one of four gites: Le Grenier (max. 5 pers.), l'Etable (max. 4 pers.), L'Atelier with tree house for the children (max. 5 pers.) and the new gite Le Calvaire (4 pers.), available for rent from season 2021 onwards.
We have a wonderful hangar, a fantastically beautiful large summer kitchen with adjoining terrace where we host table d'hôtes several times a week. A lovely heated swimming pool of 12 x 6 metres completes the whole!
Whether you come alone, as a couple, with the family or with a large group, with or without children, we do everything we can to give you an unforgettable holiday.
On the domain you can entertain yourself all day long. Our swimming pool has a shallow section for the very youngest, is of course well secured and is also heated, so you can enjoy a wonderful swim even in the pre- and post-season.
There is more than enough space on the terraces around the pool and both in the sun and shade there are plenty of sunbeds and chairs available for everyone. With a beautiful view over the surrounding fields and the medieval village of Laurac, your holiday feeling is complete!
Children can have a great time in the garden on the (sunken) trampoline, the play equipment with slide, swing, climbing frame and lookout tower, or simply play traditional games of tag or hide-and-seek, climb trees and build dens. Our Domaine has all sorts of exciting corners, is naturally enclosed and moreover car-free.
There is also a spacious play area for children in our hangar. Here they will find a giant swing, ping pong table, a large blackboard and tables for colouring, crafting, reading or playing a game from our large games collection. A separate lounge corner has been set up for older children.
If you do go out for a day trip, there are numerous possibilities in the surrounding area for sporting or relaxing activities. We have bicycles for hire on the Domaine; city bikes, a cargo bike and mountain bikes - junior sizes too - to explore the surrounding area.
Table d'hôtes
On Saturday evenings we serve fresh, homemade pizzas, baked in our wood-fired pizza oven. Furthermore, we organise, even during the low season, at least one (and with sufficient interest two) table d'hôtes per week. Everyone is welcome to gather around the long tables for a convivial evening. Using as many fresh local products as possible, we prepare a starter, main course and dessert. For the children we serve an early evening, special children's table d'hôtes.
'Corona-Proof'
Our domain is spaciously laid out and everyone can therefore maintain sufficient distance from each other. During last summer (2020) we found that here, with limited adjustments, we can still offer a lovely and relatively carefree holiday even in these uncertain Corona times.
Small-scale - family-run - peaceful and convivial - table d'hôtes - child-friendly - heated swimming pool - plenty of enjoyment - outdoor living -