Chateau de Bessan - MARS131J

Prices from £4,404 - £4,404

Guests: 10   Bedrooms: 5   Bathrooms: 3

Authentic 19th century chateau which has been in the same family for six generations. Set within its own large grounds but within easy walking distance of the local village. Elegance and stateliness - your chance to stay in a genuine historical artefact. 5 bedrooms/3 bathrooms.

About Chateau de Bessan

If it is your lifetime's dream to live in a beautiful French Chateau with a sweeping driveway and mature Redwood and Maple trees, then Chateau de bessan is the perfect place.
Le Chateau de Bessan is a beautiful 5 bedroom country estate. The Chateau dates back to the late 19th Century and has been continuously owned by 6 generations of the same family. The Chateau is set within large grounds and lies just 10km from the Mediterranean coast in the Languedoc region of Southern France. The Chateau is just a short walk from the local town of Bessan, which comes with a good range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants.
The Chateau is laid out over 3 floors, with the attic floor no longer used as a living space. The ceilings throughout the Chateau are 4 metres high.

Can be rented on a monthly basis October to April.

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Facilities and Features

  • Internet
  • Easy walk to shops (<15 mins)
  • Un-overlooked pool
  • Pets allowed on request
  • Private pool
  • Heating
  • Private parking
  • Golf nearby
  • Watersports nearby
  • Secure parking
  • Family friendly
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace
  • Spacious garden

Layout

Ground floor

When you enter the Château you find yourself in the impressive entrance hall, with walls lined with book cases and a central oak table. The hall provides access to the large living-room
The living room has with a warm and cosy atmosphere and is furnished with blue sofas and old paintings.
The dining-room with a wonderful bookcase is not only a suggestion for your cooking but also your spirit!
More over, you have a TV room, the favorite room of teens, or too late you know about the news.
All this rooms have floorboards in old oak. The glazed doors in both rooms open up onto the terrace on the southern side. So you can enjoy the park at any time of the day and leisurely have your meals outside.
A large kitchen with a breakfast table is fitted with all the modern appliances.
First floor

There is a large stately staircase made of marble and white stone, which takes you up to the first floor. A long corridor paved with old red tiles leads you to the 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Chambre de Charlotte is a beautiful large bedroom with a King-size bed. This was originally the bedroom of the current Owner's Grandmother. The room is furnished with original antique wardrobe, chest of drawers and a beautiful desk. The bedroom has views out over the grounds at the front of the Chateau
Chambre de Pierre also has a King-size double bed (which can be separated to form twin beds). The bedroom comes with an antique wardrobe and chest of drawers. The bedroom looks down on the terrace and the front grounds of the Chateau
Both bedrooms have direct access to a large bathroom, fitted with a large shower, twin wash basins and a dressing table. There is also a washing machine in the bathroom
Chambre de Katy is a large double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The bedroom comes with a beautiful large wardrobe and a King-size double bed.
La chambre des amoureux is traditionally the bedroom used by all the newly married members of the Viennet family. The walls of the bedroom are decorated with an elaborate tapestry and there is exquisite antique furniture. The bedroom comes with a King-size bed.
The Cousins room is a twin bedroom which is ideal for children.
Both bedrooms share a bathroom, which is fitted with a large walk-in shower and hand-basin.

Location and Map

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Walking distance into Bessan with lovely Sunday market.

The Chateau is ideally located, close to the Mediterranean coast and provides easy access to the local motorway network. The local sites of Pezenas, Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi, Beziers, Narbonne and Montpellier can all be accessed in 50 minutes.
The Chateau is located on the edge of the small town of Bessan, which is 15 km east of Beziers and 50 km south of Montpellier. The Mediterranean coast is just 10 mins away, with the nearest beaches at Vias Plage, Cap d'Agde and Marseillan Plage.

The nearest airport is at Beziers and is just 15 mins drive from the Chateau.

Further local airports can be found at:
Montpellier airport (40 mins)
Carcassonne airport (1 hour)
Perpignan airport (1 hour)
Nimes airport (1 hour)
Marseille airport (1 hour 30 mins).

It is a short walk into Bessan and here you can enjoy the local market (every Sunday morning) and local restaurants and shops. There is a good sized supermarket and retail park just a 2 min drive from the Chateau.

The beautiful historic town of Pezenas is just 10 mins away and further sites can be explored at Sete, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Marseillan, Beziers and Montpellier (all within 1 hour's drive). The beautiful Provence towns of Avignon, St Remy de Provence and Arles are just 1 hour 30 mins away.

Scenic views, Character property, Beach nearby, Restaurants nearby, Shops nearby, Airport nearby, Pet friendly.

Weekly rates and Extra Charges

Prices

rental period weekly rate
27 Jun 2026 26 Sep 2026 £4404
Arrival after 4pm, Departure by 10am. Times may be flexible out of high season.

Extras

Item Cost Per Optional/ Mandatory Payment Due
Linen and end of stay cleaning £264 Per Booking Mandatory With Balance

Fees and conditions

  • Security Deposit: £881
  • Available for long-term rentals October - April.
  • Clients will be requested to complete a separate rental contract for this property.
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Further Information

The long sweeping driveway takes you up to the Chateau, from the gated entrance. There is parking for numerous vehicles.
The large swimming pool is 12m x 6m, with Roman steps for children’s access and for non-swimmers to sit and relax in the water. The pool is surrounded on all sides by lawn and there are many sun-loungers and chairs with cushions and large umbrellas. This is the ideal place for peace and relaxation, listening to crickets and watching the birds.
The main lawn, facing the south terrace, is bordered by shrubs and flowers, is ideal for playing football, badminton, paddle tennis, ping pong or just relaxing with a book under a one hundred-year old maple tree, while waiting for barbecue time!
At the rear of the Chateau, there is an equally large lawn with mature trees.

Central heating, Wood burner, Pool, Garden, Parking, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, WiFi, Balcony/Terrace

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