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Collegiate Church of Saint-Étienne, Capestang
approx. 2.5 km
A former collegiate church dedicated to Saint Stephen, classified as a historic monument in 1906, in the heart of the village of Capestang beside the Canal du Midi.
Château Les Carrasses: a night in a wine-estate château in Languedoc
Château Les Carrasses in Quarante is one of those "châteaux pinardiers" built in the late 19th century by the big wine-growing landowners of the Béziers area. Expedia places it in Belle Époque architecture and presents it as an upscale château that also suits families. Guests stay among the vines, with a pool, a restaurant and bicycles to borrow, a few kilometres from the Canal du Midi.
At a glance
- Location
- Quarante, Hérault (Occitanie), on the Capestang road (D37), about 15 km as the crow flies from Béziers
- Accommodation
- Late 19th-century château (1890 according to Expedia) in Belle Époque style, described as an upscale château for families
- Highlights
- Seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and pool bar, library, tennis, free bicycle loan, garden and roof terrace
- Guest rating
- 9.6/10 from 40 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 4–8 pm (late arrival possible at certain times) · check-out at 10 am
- Good to know
- Dogs welcome (extra charge) · continental breakfast at extra cost · no lift · non-smoking property
Staying at Château Les Carrasses: a night in a wine-estate château
To stay at Château Les Carrasses is to stay on a Languedoc wine estate whose main house dates from the golden age of wine in the Béziers area. The Expedia listing highlights an upscale château suited to families, with a garden, a roof terrace, a library, a reception hall and a banquet hall. A bistro on site, Le Restaurant, serves local cuisine, and a pool bar completes the offer.
According to the listing, the accommodation has free Wi-Fi, quality bedding, air conditioning, an espresso machine, a kettle, free tea and coffee, free mineral water, a TV, a hairdryer, towels and designer toiletries. The front desk is staffed at certain hours, with a concierge, multilingual staff and help in planning tours and buying tickets.
For leisure, the estate has an outdoor pool open from April to October with loungers and parasols, a tennis court, free bicycle loan, walking and cycling trails and a vineyard. A children's club and babysitting (both extra) are also mentioned.
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The history of Château Les Carrasses, a château pinardier
- 1857 – The Bordeaux–Sète railway line opens, allowing the wine of the Béziers area to be exported all over France and Europe.
- 1878 – Phylloxera reaches the Béziers area, but growers replant American vines; the price per hectolitre rises from 10 francs in 1875 to 41 francs in 1880, enriching the big landowners.
- 1886 – Work begins on La Bastide Neuve, by the Bordeaux architect Louis Garros, now renamed Château Les Carrasses, according to Wikipedia.
- 1890 – Year of construction given by Expedia, which places the château in Belle Époque architecture.
- 1907–1918 – Châteaux pinardiers, whose construction slowed at the end of the century and was held back by the 1907 crisis, continue to go up until the end of the First World War.
- 20th century – The wine market gradually shrinks, making it harder to maintain the châteaux and especially their parks.
- since the 1990s – Protection of this heritage advances; many châteaux pinardiers are converted into guest houses, restaurants or public gardens.
A château pinardier is a house built or transformed in the late 19th century around a wine estate on the plain near Béziers, within about 25 km of the town. According to Wikipedia, these châteaux follow the eclectic architecture of the 19th century: architects borrowed forms and decoration from historical styles. La Bastide Neuve is listed among the neo-Gothic châteaux, a style marked by asymmetrical volumes, pepper-pot turrets, machicolations, bartizans or crenellations; Expedia, for its part, refers to the Belle Époque.
Wikipedia adds that Louis Garros's works take as much care over interiors as over façades: the layout of the rooms is modern and suits the bourgeois way of life of the time, and the outbuildings at La Bastide Neuve are built to the same quality. Such estates often come with an English-style park planted with tall Aleppo pines, among the vines.
Facilities and services at Château Les Carrasses
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary depending on the accommodation.
Accommodation
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Quality bedding and air conditioning
- Espresso machine, kettle, free tea, coffee and mineral water
- TV and telephone
- Designer toiletries, hairdryer and towels
Food & drink
- Le Restaurant, a bistro with local cuisine
- Bar-lounge and pool bar
- Continental breakfast 8–10:30 am (extra charge)
- Picnic area and barbecue
Relaxation & leisure
- Outdoor pool (April to October), loungers and parasols
- Tennis and free bicycle loan
- Library, garden and roof terrace
- Walking and cycling trails, vineyard
- Children's club and babysitting (extra charge)
Services
- Front desk staffed at certain hours, concierge
- Multilingual staff, help with tours and tickets
- Laundry and luggage storage
- Wedding service, banquet hall and reception hall
- 200 m² conference centre, 4 meeting rooms and business centre
- Airport shuttle on request (extra charge) and free parking without service
Where Château Les Carrasses is: between Capestang, Béziers and Narbonne
Château Les Carrasses stands in the commune of Quarante, in the south-west of the Hérault, on the Capestang road (D37). Quarante is a rural commune of just under 1,800 inhabitants, drained by the Canal du Midi. Capestang and its collegiate church are about 2 km away as the crow flies, and Béziers about fifteen. According to Expedia, Béziers station is a 23-minute drive and Cap d'Agde airport (BZR) 35 minutes.
The Canal du Midi, a building project run from 1666 to 1681 by Pierre-Paul Riquet, runs through the region: the Oppidum d'Ensérune and the Malpas Tunnel are 8 and 9 km away, and the nine Fonseranes locks in Béziers 14 km as the crow flies (about 19 km by road according to Expedia). Expedia also mentions kayaking, boat trips, mountain biking and walking trails nearby.
Further afield, the cathedrals of Béziers (about 15 km) and Narbonne (about 18 km) and the Cistercian abbey of Fontfroide (about 26 km) make fine day trips.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château Les Carrasses)
| Capestang and its collegiate church | approx. 2.5 km |
| Bollée wind pump, Quarante | approx. 2.5 km |
| Quarante (village centre) | approx. 5 km |
| Oppidum d'Ensérune | approx. 8 km |
| Malpas Tunnel | approx. 9 km |
| Fonseranes Locks | approx. 14 km |
| Béziers Cathedral | approx. 15 km |
| Narbonne Cathedral | approx. 18 km |
| Fontfroide Abbey | approx. 26 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport are taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Château Les Carrasses
Archbishops of Narbonne’s château, Capestang
approx. 2.5 km
A medieval building of the 14th and 15th centuries, also known as the Château de Capestang, listed as a historic monument.
Oppidum d'Ensérune
approx. 8 km
An archaeological site on a hill at Nissan-lez-Enserune: an ancient village occupied from the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD, with its grain silos among the remains.
Malpas Tunnel
approx. 9 km
The first canal tunnel ever built, dug in 1679–1680 to carry the Canal du Midi under the Ensérune hill; a symbol of Pierre-Paul Riquet's determination.
Fonseranes Locks
approx. 14 km
In Béziers, this staircase of nine gates and eight basins is one of the great works of the Canal du Midi. The last two locks have not been used since 1858.
Narbonne Cathedral
approx. 18 km
Unfinished southern Gothic (only the choir was built), the cathedral rises 41 m under the vault, the fourth highest in France. One of the most ambitious building sites of medieval France.
Tours & activities near Château Les Carrasses
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
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Wine Tours and Tastings from Béziers
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Visit to the Faugères Vineyards with Picnic from Béziers
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Tasting Picpoul Wine & Oysters at the Etang de Thau de Béziers
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Best Intro to Narbonne in 2 hours with a Local
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Private day tour to Narbonne, Gruissan and Lagrasse village. From Carcassonne.
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e-Scavenger hunt Beziers: Explore the city at your own pace
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Explore Béziers in 60 minutes with a Local
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Who is Château Les Carrasses for?
Families
A pool, a children's club, babysitting, tennis and a garden: the listing highlights a château designed with families in mind.
Cyclists and Canal du Midi fans
Free bicycle loan, trails and the nearby canal: the Canal du Midi, the Malpas Tunnel and the Fonseranes locks are within reach by bike or car.
Couples and food lovers
A bistro with local cuisine, a pool bar and a vineyard for a quiet getaway in Languedoc.
Weddings & seminars
Expedia mentions a wedding service, a 200 m² conference centre, four meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a reception hall.
Good to know before booking Château Les Carrasses
- Check-in is from 4 pm to 8 pm, with late arrival possible at certain times; check-out is at 10 am.
- Dogs are welcome for an extra charge per pet per night; assistance animals are exempt.
- A continental breakfast is served from 8 am to 10:30 am for an extra charge.
- The outdoor pool is open from April to October.
- There is no lift: upper floors can only be reached by stairs. For special accessibility needs, contact the property via the booking confirmation.
- Photo ID and a credit or debit card or a deposit may be requested at check-in.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château Les Carrasses?
Yes. The château can be booked via Expedia, which presents it as an upscale Belle Époque château suited to families.
Is there a pool at Château Les Carrasses?
Yes, according to Expedia there is an outdoor pool, open from April to October, with loungers and parasols.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, according to Expedia dogs are welcome for an extra charge per pet per night; assistance animals are exempt.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm to 8 pm (late arrival possible at certain times) and check-out is at 10 am.
Is there a restaurant or breakfast?
Yes, Le Restaurant, a bistro with local cuisine, is on the estate, and a continental breakfast for an extra charge is served from 8 am to 10:30 am.
What is there to see near Château Les Carrasses?
Capestang is about 2 km away, the Oppidum d'Ensérune about 8 km, the Fonseranes locks about 14 km and Narbonne Cathedral about 18 km.
Photos of the accommodation, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château Les Carrasses listing on Expedia.
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