Featuring free bikes and views of quiet street, Maison La vie est belle is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Luc-sur-Orbieu, 13 km from Abbaye de Fontfroide. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a wardrobe. Each unit includes a saltwater pool. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits is served for the à la carte breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Reserve Africaine de Sigean is 34 km from Maison La vie est belle, while Termes Chateau is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Carcassonne, 47 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Private parking available on-site


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
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  • Weston
    Australia Australia
    Well appointed spacious and comfortable room. Hosts were very attentive and helpful. Location was ideal and the swimming pool provided a welcome refreshing end to a busy day.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An expected change of plans required a last minute booking. Maison la vie est belle turned out to be perfect. Historic building, beautifully kept, lovely pool , attentive hosts. Great breakfast and evening meal reservation made for us.
  • Melissa
    France France
    Nous avons été très très bien accueillis ma fille et moi. Uli et Ewa font tout pour que l'on se sente comme à la maison. Je suis venue en week end avec ma fille pour son anniversaire, et ils ont pensés à chaque petits détails, pour elle. La...

Managed by Uli & Ewa Tacke

Company review score: 9.9Based on 46 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We love our house and the area surrounding it, so we love to share it with guests and friends. We want you to feel comfortable, relax and absorb the positive energy of this house. It doesn't matter if you stay for a day or a week. It is our pleasure, if we can give our guests a some unforgettable days and leave them with good memories. La vie est belle!

Property information

This Maison de Maitre was built in 1825 and originally served as a pharmacy and house of the local doctor. In 2005, it was completely restored with great attention to detail. Today it is known in the village as "Maison au pierre" because of its beautiful exterior and interior design. We have owned the house since 2008 and are continuously improving the rooms, garden and exterior to maintain the unique charm of the house. The house itself is very spacious and all rooms are larger than normal with high ceilings to maintain a comfortable temperature all year round. The hidden garden is well sheltered in this windy area and opens at the back to the park of Chateau de Luc. A large salt water pool with lounge area is open for our guests. Central heating allows us to welcome guests during autumn and winter when they can benefit from multiple open fireplaces. The house is ideal for groups of up to 8 people travelling together. A light-flooded separate seminar room with terrace can be booked upon request. We see our house as a "soul harbour" and have always welcomed friends and guests to stay with us.

Neighbourhood information

Maison la vie est belle is conveniently located between Narbonne and Carcassonne and only 100km from the Spanish border. The nearest airports are Carcassonne (40km), Beziers (65km) or Toulouse (145km). The house is the perfect starting point for excursions - especially bicycle tours - to the Corbiere/Minervois region, which is rich in history. The Mediterranean beaches of Narbonne Plage and Gruissan are 30km away. Narbonne offers a beautiful historic old town, the legendary market halls (les Halles), the unfinished cathedral and the Canal de Roubin, as well as a new Norman Foster designed new museum (Narbovia) and many other attractions and festivals. Narbonne is also known for its many good restaurants, including "Les Grands Buffets". The Alaric invites you to a mountain hike through the Corbiere and rewards you with a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees, the Montagne Noire and all the way to the Mediterranean. The area also offers a wide range of sporting activities, from fishing to parachuting, jet skiing or stand-up paddling, hiking or cycling and golf (9 holes; Golf Santa Rosa, Narbonne).

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Maison La vie est belle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
Fast free WiFi 137 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

House rules

Maison La vie est belle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Maison La vie est belle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Maison La vie est belle

  • Check-in at Maison La vie est belle is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Maison La vie est belle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights

  • Guests staying at Maison La vie est belle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Maison La vie est belle is 750 yards from the centre of Luc-sur-Orbieu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Maison La vie est belle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Maison La vie est belle include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double