The House
An architectural gem
Built in 1740, La Maison de L’Ambassadeur is a beautiful Maison de Maître, recognised by the Mairie as one of the most important houses in Carcassonne. It acquired its unique Art Nouveau facade in 1910. Protected by the Bâtiments de France, it is an important part of the national patrimoine.
The house acquired its name from the French Ambassador to Finland, who resided there, but then gifted it to his wife in the early 20th Century.
With its generously proportioned rooms, sweeping marble staircase, towering ceilings and wrought iron balconies, you can experience the opulence of a home once used for entertaining diplomats.
Features
The house offers 450 square metres of space for its guests. On the ground floor can be found a private bar, fully-equipped kitchen and large reception and dining areas, which leads on to the peaceful and shaded courtyard.
The courtyard is equipped with barbecue, mood lighting, Chinese candles and ample dining furniture for warm nights.
All six bedrooms on the first and second floors are en suite, with some boasting balconies or balconets. All bedrooms are fitted with reversible air conditioning, mini-fridges and coffee machines.
The dining room has enough space for 16 to dine. The interconnecting lounge has plenty of seating. The kitchen is equipped with washing machine, drier, dishwasher, American style fridge-freezer, range cooker, crockery, cutlery, glasses and lots of storage space.
There is a snug private bar area with seating.
A appartment to the rear of the second floor has two extra bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests can have access to this for an additional charge nightly.
Sleeps 16 guests
8 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
WiFi
Sleeps 16 guests
8 Bedrooms
WiFi
6 Bathrooms
Perfect Location
The house is located in the heart of the Bastide de Saint Louis, only a block from the cafés and restaurants of the Place Carnot.
Les Halles covered market and Le Musée des Beaux Arts are also on your doorstep.
The mediaeval city is a 20 minute walk across the Pont Vieux and along Rue Tivalle.
The shuttle bus from Carcassonne airport stops at the nearby Place Gambetta (less than a 5 minute walk).
Carcassonne station is an 8 minutes walk.
Affordable parking is available nearby.
Layout
Ground floor: Reception room with private bar, kitchen, salon, dining room, garden courtyard.
First floor: Two interconnecting bedrooms at the front, each with an art nouveau balconette overlooking the street and soundproofed internal shutters. They share a generous bathroom and dressing area. Two large bedrooms to the rear, with en suite bathrooms and access to a large balcony overlooking the garden.
Second floor: Two bedrooms to the front, one with balconette. Both have en suite bathrooms and sound proofed internal shutters. A two bedroom appartment with shared bathroom to the rear. These bedrooms (double and small double) can be let for a small additional fee.
What we offer
You can contact us to arrange the following:
Whole house rental in Carcassonne for small weddings, special events, seminars etc. We can organise catering, florists and any other services you need during your stay.
Bespoke wine tours – We have extensive knowledge of the best vignerons in the area and can put together a special tour for you.
Car hire – We have special discounted rates with ADA, who can deliver your car right to the house.
Special dinner parties – We can arrange for sumptuous meals to be served in the house.
Wine tasting – We can arrange wine tastings in the area or even arrange for tastings to come to you!
