Bed and breakfast

L'Ancienne Boulangerie

20 Rue St Genes, 11160 Caunes-Minervois, France – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 189 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Superb
189 reviews

The three of us had a fantastic stay at the Ancienne Boulangerie!

John Australia

Janelle, Bruce and Max the dog made me feel very welcome when I arrived. The place was spotlessly clean and my room was so comfortable. Enjoyed breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend to stay here.

Breda Ireland

Loved L'Ancienne Boulangerie! We were lucky to get a room (with a private bathroom) that lead onto the patio, and we had our breakfast out there each day, and drinks at night after returning from dinner. We chatted out there with the very friendly Australian owners and other guests , but had as much privacy as we wanted. The breakfast room is a bit dark and dim and so we preferred being outside during the beautiful summer mornings. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly.Breakfasts were delicious.

Beverley United States

Janelle and Bruce are marvellous hosts. It was a bit like visiting some old friends. We got recommendations for spots to visit and where to go for dinner. Caunes-Minervois is picturesque and L'Ancienne Boulangerie fits great in this lovely village. And the patio is a great spot to chill at the evening with a glass of vine.

Ingolf Germany

The owner Janelle and her dog Mac, the place, the breakfast, etc. Basically everything!

Mariona Spain

Anthony and Ian are so welcoming and accomodating. We had a comfortable and relaxing 2 night stay.

Lorna United Kingdom

Perfect location, clean rooms, great breakfast, lovely patio

Jeroen Netherlands

We had a great stay. The hotel is more than lovly and elegantly furnished. The owners were welcoming and caring. The hotel is well located in the center of a beautiful french town. We felt very comfortable and we can fully recommend it for everyone. We wish Anthony and Ian the best for their future. Sebastian & Désirée

Désirée Germany

Amazing hospitality, genuinely fantastic hosts, who are there to make your stay perfect

Judy France

Definitely L’ancienne is the place to be if you are visiting the small and charming villages of Languedoc-Rousillon. Everything was sparkling clean and how to forget the delicious breakfast!!!! ❤️

Elena Spain
9.4
Superb
189 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The three of us had a fantastic stay at the Ancienne Boulangerie!”
    John John Australia Australia
  • “Janelle, Bruce and Max the dog made me feel very welcome when I arrived. The place was spotlessly clean and my room was so comfortable. Enjoyed breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend to stay here.”
    Breda Breda Ireland Ireland
  • “Loved L'Ancienne Boulangerie! We were lucky to get a room (with a private bathroom) that lead onto the patio, and we had our breakfast out there each day, and drinks at night after returning from...”
    Beverley Beverley United States United States
  • “Janelle and Bruce are marvellous hosts. It was a bit like visiting some old friends. We got recommendations for spots to visit and where to go for dinner.”
    Ingolf Ingolf Germany Germany
  • “The owner Janelle and her dog Mac, the place, the breakfast, etc. Basically everything!”
    Mariona Mariona Spain Spain
  • “Anthony and Ian are so welcoming and accomodating. We had a comfortable and relaxing 2 night stay.”
    Lorna Lorna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location, clean rooms, great breakfast, lovely patio”
    Jeroen Jeroen Netherlands Netherlands
  • “We had a great stay. The hotel is more than lovly and elegantly furnished. The owners were welcoming and caring. The hotel is well located in the center of a beautiful french town.”
    Désirée Désirée Germany Germany
  • “Amazing hospitality, genuinely fantastic hosts, who are there to make your stay perfect”
    Judy Judy France France
  • “Definitely L’ancienne is the place to be if you are visiting the small and charming villages of Languedoc-Rousillon. Everything was sparkling clean and how to forget the delicious breakfast!!!! ❤️”
    Elena Elena Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities 9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.8
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money 9.7
  • Location 9.5
High score for Caunes-Minervois

L'Ancienne Boulangerie is set in Caunes-Minervois and offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi, 9.9 miles from Lastours Castle and 8.7 miles from Grotte de Limousis.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer.

A continental, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available every morning at the property.

There is a terrace and a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking and cycling nearby.

Pont Rouge Commercial Zone is 11.2 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Memorial House (Maison des Memoires) is 13.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Carcassonne Airport, 14.3 miles from L'Ancienne Boulangerie.

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

L'Ancienne Boulangerie has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 5 Mar 2016.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Caunes-Minervois

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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The three of us had a fantastic stay at the Ancienne Boulangerie!”
  • Breda
    IrelandIreland
    “Janelle, Bruce and Max the dog made me feel very welcome when I arrived. The place was spotlessly clean and my room was so comfortable. Enjoyed breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend to stay here.”
  • Beverley
    United StatesUnited States
    “Loved L'Ancienne Boulangerie! We were lucky to get a room (with a private bathroom) that lead onto the patio, and we had our breakfast out there each day, and drinks at night after returning from dinner. We chatted out there with the very...”
  • Ingolf
    GermanyGermany
    “Janelle and Bruce are marvellous hosts. It was a bit like visiting some old friends. We got recommendations for spots to visit and where to go for dinner. Caunes-Minervois is picturesque and L'Ancienne Boulangerie fits great in this lovely...”
  • Mariona
    SpainSpain
    “The owner Janelle and her dog Mac, the place, the breakfast, etc. Basically everything!”
  • Lorna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Anthony and Ian are so welcoming and accomodating. We had a comfortable and relaxing 2 night stay.”
  • Jeroen
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Perfect location, clean rooms, great breakfast, lovely patio”
  • Désirée
    GermanyGermany
    “We had a great stay. The hotel is more than lovly and elegantly furnished. The owners were welcoming and caring. The hotel is well located in the center of a beautiful french town. We felt very comfortable and we can fully recommend it for...”
  • Judy
    FranceFrance
    “Amazing hospitality, genuinely fantastic hosts, who are there to make your stay perfect”
  • Elena
    SpainSpain
    “Definitely L’ancienne is the place to be if you are visiting the small and charming villages of Languedoc-Rousillon. Everything was sparkling clean and how to forget the delicious breakfast!!!! ❤️”
Property questions and answers
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  • I knew the original owners who developed the old bakery into a B&B, Terry and Lois Link. Might you be able to tell me anything about when they sold the place and moved away? We all knew each other in San Francisco, California. Thank you, Thomas O’Leary
    Hello, Terry & Lois still live in the village. They live on the out side of the village going up the mountain towards Citou. I can get a message to them if you like. Regards Ian
    Answered on 6 February 2021
  • Hi, Would it be possible to do a late check in? Until 00:00? Thank you
    Hi, normally yes, have you already reserved? What day are you talking about? Regards Ian
    Answered on 15 August 2021
  • We haven’t reserved yet, but we would like to reserve one night (18th to 19th august) if we could do the check in until 00h. Would It be ok for you ?
    Yes that's fine, regards Ian.
    Answered on 15 August 2021
  • Hi, are any of you rooms on the ground floor as i have an arthritic knee?
    Hi and thank you for your question. We don't have any bedrooms on the ground floor but I believe that another property in Caunes-Minervois might have... have a look at La Marbrerie Hotel Caunes-Minervois.
    Answered on 1 June 2022

Hosted by Janelle and Bruce

9.9
Host review score
Janelle and Bruce
L’Ancienne Boulangerie chambre d’hôtes was once the bakery for the Abbey of Caunes-Minervois, a medieval village in the south of France. This boutique bed and breakfast is centrally located, only a two minute walk to all restaurants and bars. The World Heritage listed fortified city of Carcassonne and delightful Canal du Midi are a twenty minute drive past numerous picturesque vineyards. All five guest rooms are thoughtfully decorated with artwork and collectables from local brocantes and markets. Continental breakfast comprising of local produce and fresh croissants from the local boulangerie is served in the charming dining room. Select a book from the library and unwind on the large sunny terrace; or in winter, curl up on the velvet sofa next to the fireplace in the salon. There are many other options for you to feel at home on your relaxing holiday, from gourmet picnic hampers to delicious meals from local restaurants made available for you to dine in at L’Ancienne Boulangerie – you will never want to leave.
The owners Janelle and Bruce are from Australia. Janelle has a background in hotel management with experience as the event manager for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, and as general manager of a 250 room hotel in Sydney. Her passion is for scouring brocantes and vide greniers to find beautiful items to decorate the house. Her other interest is attending events with the local wine club to sample the amazing wines of the region. Bruce is a marine pilot and loves to talk all things boats, he is also a big fan of the local wines! They have co-owned a small gîte also in Caunes-Minervois for the last five years and have grown to love the village so much they made it their home. Also enjoying the house is their friendly five year old groodle Max.
Located in an area of natural beauty with vineyards, sunflowers and sunshine, the Canal du Midi and nearby Carcassonne. This is part of France that still retains its rural feel. There are six restaurants/bars in the village and many more in the surrounding area. The village is at the base of the black mountains which is literally a ten minute walk from the house with its outstanding views and nature. The beach is just under an hour away with miles of sand and never crowded in the height of the summer. You can also visit the cities of Beziers and Narbonne in less than an hour. The new indoor and outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers in the next village is perfect for that cooling dip.
Languages spoken: English,French
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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of L'Ancienne Boulangerie
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

16:00 - 22:00

Check-out

08:00 - 10:30

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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform L'Ancienne Boulangerie 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.

FAQs about L'Ancienne Boulangerie

  • L'Ancienne Boulangerie is 100 yards from the centre of Caunes-Minervois.

  • Room options at L'Ancienne Boulangerie include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at L'Ancienne Boulangerie is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at L'Ancienne Boulangerie may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • L'Ancienne Boulangerie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class

  • Guests staying at L'Ancienne Boulangerie can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free