Off season, the coast slows down. The beaches of Leucate and La Franqui empty, the Corbières vineyards take on their autumn colours and the winter light stays soft. This is when couples choose the Villa Container Fitou: a whole architect-designed house, for two.
A villa for eight, just for the two of you
The large living room facing the sunset, the fitted kitchen, the home cinema for evenings in, and four bedrooms, including bedroom 1 with its terracotta wall, freestanding bath and sea view. No one next door, no one upstairs: the whole house is yours.
The heated pool, even in winter
The pool is heated twelve months a year. You can swim in the middle of a January afternoon, then the sliding deck covers it for the night. The roof terrace stays in the sun, for a drink as the sun sets over the Corbières hills.
Wine, oysters and an empty sea
Fitou is an AOC appellation, and the Corbières wine estates surround the villa. The oyster huts of Leucate are a quarter of an hour away, and you can walk the long sandy beaches from end to end on your own.
Two nights are enough
From November to March, outside the Christmas and New Year holidays, the villa accepts a two-night weekend. Bed linen, towels and basic supplies are provided, and end-of-stay cleaning is included in the cleaning fee. You book direct with the owner, with no platform fees: the price you see is the price you pay. Dogs are welcome.
To give it as a present, for Valentine's Day or a birthday: the villa gift card.
Frequently asked questions
Can we book the villa for just two people?
Yes. The villa is rented as a whole, just for you, whatever the number of guests.
What is the minimum stay off season?
From November to March, outside the Christmas and New Year holidays, a two-night weekend is accepted.
Is the pool heated in winter?
Yes, it is heated all year and covered by a sliding deck outside swimming hours.
See also: an unusual weekend in the South of France, the pool heated all year and a wine break around Fitou.