A traditional 19th century wine estate, Chateau Canet is today recognised as one of the leading domaines of the Minervois region in the heart of the Languedoc Roussillon.  The 45 hectares of vineyards are complimented with 3 hectares of olive groves and over 65 hectares of farmland and pine forests.  The setting is truly enchanting with all the buildings nestled in the heart of the estate. There are uninterrupted views over the vineyards and olive groves to the distant Alaric mountains.  It is a perfect place to unwind and soak in the beauty of the South of France. 

Today, all the original buildings are still in use although they have been significantly modernised. The old winery is fitted with state of the art wine making equipment, allowing us to blend traditional ‘savoir-faire’ with modern day techniques. The stables are now used as our “aging cellar” where the wines quietly mature until ready to be bottled and enjoyed. The manor house is still a family home and the original “vignerons” lodgings have been converted in cosy cottages for our guests. 

You are welcome to come and taste our wines and wander into the cellars to discover the pace of life on a working wine estate. However a holiday at Chateau Canet is not only about wine. We have endless private trails to explore either on foot or by bike, you can relax by the pool, or play a game of tennis and master the art of playing boules in the “boulodrome”. Younger guests can also enjoy their own play area and the “pick your own fruit” orchard is available to all. 

If you fancy, you can also enjoy a round of golf at the “Golf de Carcassonne” or if you prefer we can arrange for you to explore this enchanting region on horse back. Or why not by bike? We have a fleet of Rocky Mountain bikes and have already mapped out some fantastic bike rides.

In the middle of the ‘Pays Cathare’, with its rich medieval history, the location of Chateau Canet is hard to beat. Just 2 kilometres from the small and charming villages of Rustiques and Badens and only 15 minutes from the UNESCO world heritage sites, the Cite de Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi. In the summer you are less than an hour away from the Mediterranean beaches and in the winter the first ski slopes of the Pyrenees mountains are only an hour away.