DOMAINE DE LA VÈNE · EST. 1999

A family home
in the Corbières hills

HOW IT BEGAN

Domaine de la Vène was discovered by our family in 1999, long before it became the house it is today.

At the time, it was little more than a ruin but, despite the immense amount of work that lay ahead, we knew there was something very special about this place. What first drew us to this region of France was the feeling of complete immersion in nature. Set within a protected conservation area of outstanding natural beauty, the domaine is surrounded by remarkable scenery and wildlife that remain wonderfully unspoilt. That sense of being rooted in the landscape has never left.

James, Kitty and Rosie Graham

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We knew immediately there was something very special about this place — a feeling of complete immersion in nature that has never left.

JAMES · DOMAINE DE LA VÈNE

ONE FAMILY’S RESTORATION PROJECT

Built slowly,
and with care.

The Graham family restored the property slowly and thoughtfully over many years, always aiming to preserve its character as a peaceful home deeply connected to its surroundings. Inspired by extensive travels through Spain and the Middle East, James filled the house with a collection of Georgian, Victorian and French antiques gathered over time.

For many years, Domaine de la Vène was a private family home and the backdrop to much of Kitty and Rosie’s childhood. Around eight years ago, Domaine de la Vène began welcoming guests in the hope to share this special place. Today, James oversees the estate’s day-to-day running, with Kitty and Rosie working alongside the team to ensure every stay is welcoming, comfortable and relaxed.

READ FULL RESTORATION STORY HERE →

USEFUL LINKS

Getting Here

The domaine sits in Palaja, in the Corbières hills, twenty minutes from Carcassonne. Please follow our driving directions as the GPS routes to the domaine are not always reliable.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know about booking, arriving, and staying at the domaine, from minimum stays and payment terms to dogs, parking, and bedroom configurations.

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The Family Story

Kitty and Rosie on growing up at the domaine, the restoration, and what it means to share it with guests. Read the full peice in the journal.

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FOLLOW OUR STORY

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The Carcassonne market on a Saturday morning. Peaches are just coming into season, and the first courgettes are in season. We arrange private chefs for the week, or guests find their own way to the market and back. Either way, lunch tends to last w
Bank holidays are the universe's way of reminding you to book a longer holiday. Eleven bedrooms, a private pool, and 630 acres of Corbières hillside all yours, for however long you need. Enquire via the link in bio ↗ — Photography by @s

Come and see the domaine
for yourself.

Whether you are planning a private stay, a wedding, or simply want to know more, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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EMAIL
contact@domainedelavene.com

LOCATION
Palaja, Languedoc, France