Domaine de Cascaret

Tucked away in the serene Aude countryside, Domaine de Cascaret is a refined private estate where timeless elegance meets relaxed southern French living. With sweeping views towards the Pyrenees, beautifully curated interiors and three hectares of landscaped grounds, this is a place designed for memorable celebrations, restorative retreats and long, sun-drenched days with loved ones.

The estate is cleverly arranged across two wings, offering both shared spaces and moments of privacy. In the West Wing, a grand yet welcoming atmosphere unfolds. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, centred around a vintage Lacanche range, perfect for slow, sociable cooking. Meals are enjoyed around a striking mid-century teak dining table, surrounded by iconic design pieces and original artworks that give the space a gallery-like feel. Five thoughtfully designed bedrooms, including a unique two storey room, offer restful comfort alongside a cosy TV lounge and a peaceful library.

The East Wing brings a lighter, contemporary contrast, with a stunning double-height lounge that feels both airy and intimate thanks to soft textures and a warming log burner. The master suite enjoys far-reaching views, while two additional bedrooms share a sleek modern bathroom. A second kitchen and dining area opens onto a terrace made for alfresco feasts, where long lunches drift into golden evenings under the southern sun.

Outside, life centres around the heated 12-metre pool, where days are spent swimming, lounging or playing table tennis on the generous deck. Wander through the estate and you’ll find wildflower meadows buzzing with life, a Mediterranean dry garden designed for sustainability, a romantic rose arbour and quiet corners with hammocks swaying gently in the breeze. With over 50 species of birds recorded here, the grounds feel wonderfully alive.

Designed by landscape architect Anna Andreyeva, the gardens reflect both the history and character of the house and its surroundings, with a Jardin Sec inspired by the local garrigue landscape and a seeded meadow that bursts into colour in early summer. A large south-facing lawn offers space for games, while more formal English-style planting surrounds the pool, and meandering paths weave through fruit trees, palms and native flora, creating a rich tapestry of colour, scent and texture.

Just minutes from Carcassonne and within easy reach of vineyards, markets and historic sites, this is an exceptional base for exploring Occitanie. Discover the fairytale citadel of Carcassonne, drift along the Canal du Midi or venture further for beach days on the Mediterranean or skiing in the Pyrenees.