Holiday home Vipp Town­house Lagrasse

Between the wooded hills of the Cor­bières, a winding road leads through lush valleys and vineyards until the stone bridges of Lagrasse appear. With its winding alleyways, medieval houses and his­toric arcades, the village on the banks of the River Orbieu is con­sidered one of the most beau­tiful in France. Right on the market square, the Halles de Lagrasse stands the Vipp Town­house, a 14th-century his­toric dwelling with thick stone walls, small windows and a sloping tiled roof, all of which are repre­sen­tative of the his­toric setting. Built around 1350, the narrow, three-storey building was used as a private resi­dence for cen­turies until it was reno­vated by the Danish family business Vipp in col­la­bo­ration with Tou­louse based architect Mat­thieu Paihes and Danish interior designer Julie Cloos Møls­gaard.

The spirit of the listed building has been pre­served, com­ple­mented by modern func­tion­ality, such as the his­toric façade, whose new windows and front door now shine in a muted green colour as is cus­tomary in the region. While the shell remains true to the ori­ginal charm, the interior creates a con­trast of mini­malist, calm ele­gance with con­tem­porary fur­niture, cus­to­mised fix­tures and local craft­smanship. In line with the interplay of solid walls and light-footed design, wood and delicate stainless steel meet stone and marble.

You enter the house via the living room, whose coarse pebble floor con­tinues the cob­ble­s­tones of the village square, allowing the inside and outside to merge into one another. A sculp­tural staircase with an artistic banister leads to the first floor, the centre of the house — with a modern alu­minium kitchen island and a round dining area made of marble, wood and green accents, which opens onto a small balcony over­looking the square. A won­derful place to watch the morning hustle and bustle with a coffee. A large terrace to the rear of the house offers further seating and dining areas. On the second floor, there is not only the bedroom with a double bed, but also an open-plan bathroom with a spec­ta­cular free­standing shower made of regional red marble. The mir­rored ward­robes draw on the com­po­sition of French inte­riors, including storage space.

In con­trast to the striking stone paving on the ground floor, the two upper levels feature light-coloured, flowing wooden floors that act as a perfect stage for the mini­malist, har­mo­nious fur­nis­hings. The colour of the walls also has a history: they are painted the same warm shade of white as Lagrasse Abbey — the vil­lage’s landmark. However, a glance out of the window or a step outside the door is all it takes to be cap­ti­vated by the place: the market square with its small restau­rants, bou­tiques and weekend market has been lately expe­ri­encing a lively revival.

What to do

The surrounding hills invite you to hikes through vineyards and oak forests, wine tasting and other regional specialities, shopping at the weekend market on the doorstep, cooking together, in the summer months the river Orbieu is dammed for swimming, a visit to Lagrasse Abbey from the 8th century, excursions to the neighbouring villages or to Carcassonne and Toulouse

Why we like this house

An overall aesthetic experience: in light of the contrast with its minimalist, warm interior, the historic building reveals its very special charm.

This house is great for

Couples or friends, who love nature, wine and cooking

Sustainability

4 e-charging stations within a radius of 500 metres

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