Le Fort Pouzols-Minervois. In the heart of the Languedoc, a 12th century fort with breathtaking views across the vineyards towards the Pyrenees.
A shelter from the frenzy of everyday life
We are delighted to welcome you to Le Fort Pouzols-Minervois, our home in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon. It is the ideal base to explore a region bursting with stunning heritage, great food and drink and great things to see and do.
Jeremy Gaunt & Adrie van der Luijt
Stunning views all year round
What our guests say:
“Very large unusual property with magnificent views of vineyards and mountains. We appreciated the little touches. Excellent homemade jams! Very good welcome. We will stay here again with pleasure. Recommended without hesitation!”
Sébastien Mançois, August 2019
Great in autumn too!
Thanks to its heated pool and 300 days of sunshine a year, Le Fort Pouzols-Minervois offers great opportunities for stays from early spring to late autumn. September and October bring countless harvest celebrations and festivals, such as the popular Chestnut Festival in nearby Saint-Pons-de-Thomas.
Stylish comfort & privacy
Awarded a 4* classification, Le Fort Pouzols-Minervois offers attractive and comfortable accommodation with good quality interior furnishings, total privacy and a heated plunge pool on the roof terrace.
World-class heritage
Le Fort Pouzols-Minervois is surrounded by stunning world-class heritage, from the Cathar stronghold of Carcassonne to the west, Béziers and Narbonne to the east and the Canal du Midi just minutes away. This makes the perfect base for great days out exploring the best of the southwest.
Our website has a wealth of information in the ‘Explore’ section on day trips in the area, whether you are interested in history, markets, great food or shopping.
Delicious food and drink
The Languedoc-Roussilon region is famous for terrific food and drink. Over 21,000 estates produce a third of all French wines. The local markets are heaving with high quality locally-produced ingredients, from seafood and venison to Lucques – praised as the best olives in the world.
Discover the best food and drink that the region has to offer on a wine tasting visit to one of the local vineyards and estate, a relaxed meal by the waterside on the Canal du Midi or the Mediterranean coast or one of the many bustling local markets within easy reach of Le Fort Pouzols-Minervois.
