House in Homps, Aude

In the heart of Homps, a lively village on the Canal du Midi, stands this grand former hotel – now run as a spacious B&B. With its elegant façade, sweeping staircase, large reception rooms, garden with pool, pétanque court, terraces and guest lounges, it is the perfect opportunity for anyone dreaming of running a hospitality business under the southern French sun.

A tour of the property

Entering through the impressive foyer (32 m²), you immediately feel the grandeur of the house. To the left, a 40 m² sitting room overlooking the street, currently the owners’ private lounge. To the right, a 6 m² office and a 3 m² hall with access to two guest WCs and the 4 m² laundry room, leading into the 26 m² kitchen, which also connects to the 47 m² dining room at the back.

A second entrance opens into an 18 m² corridor, mainly used for storage, with stairs down to the 48 m² cellar and a door through to the kitchen. Guests also enjoy their own 36 m² family room overlooking the garden, with access to both the dining room and the owners’ lounge.

From the dining room, French doors open to the 60 m² terrace, where guests can enjoy breakfast outdoors. The garden features a green lawn and a palm tree, with at its centrepiece the 7 x 14 m swimming pool (1.75 m deep), surrounded by sunbeds and fully fenced for safety. Beyond the pool, a small outbuilding contains a WC, shower and storage space, while to the right is a pétanque court.

Up the elegant wooden staircase, the first and second floors are dedicated to guest accommodation, with 10 bedrooms and 10 private bathrooms, each room spacious and bright – ideal for chambres d’hôtes.

Across the street, a 62 m² garage provides practical storage or parking.

This property clearly shows its past as a luxury hotel, while today offering a turnkey layout for a thriving B&B.

Practical details

Total area 665 m² over 3 floors + cellar 48 m²
10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms
Gas central heating with 497 L boiler
Water heated by gas and kept warm electrically for constant hot water supply
Closed wood burner (insert)
9 kW solar panels (installed 2023), annual production approx. 12,500 kWh
Connected to mains drainage
Fibre optic internet
Swimming pool 7 x 14 m, 1.75 m deep, secured
Garage 62 m²

About Homps

Homps is a welcoming village on the Canal du Midi, known for its restaurants, wine domaines and proximity to Lac de Jouarres (swimming, sailing, paddleboarding). Narbonne, Carcassonne (with airport), Béziers and the Mediterranean beaches are all within easy reach.

Room list

Cellar
Cellar 48 m²

Ground floor
Dining Room 47 m²
WC 2 m²
Family Room (guest salon) 36 m²
Foyer 32 m²
Hall 3 m²
Living Room (owners’ lounge) 40 m²
Hall 18 m²
WC 2 m²
Laundry 4 m²
Kitchen 26 m²
Office 6 m²

First floor
Primary Bedroom 42 m²
Salle d’Eau 4 m²
Bedroom 20 m²
Bedroom 11 m²
Hall 10 m²
Salle d’Eau 4 m²
Salle d’Eau 3 m²
Bedroom 34 m²
Hall 37 m²
Open to below 7 m²
Hall 3 m²
Hall 3 m²
Hall 3 m²
Salle d’Eau 5 m²
Salle d’Eau 5 m²
Bedroom 25 m²

Second floor
Bedroom 12 m²
Bedroom 21 m²
Salle d’Eau 5 m²
Salle d’Eau 5 m²
Bedroom 36 m²
Hall 2 m²
Hall 9 m²
Sitting Room 36 m²
Bedroom 27 m²
Hall 4 m²
Salle d’Eau 5 m²
Salle d’Eau 4 m²
Hall 4 m²
Salle d’Eau 3 m²
Bedroom 36 m²

3D floorplans and full photo dossier available on request.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey B&B in the Minervois, with the grandeur of a former hotel and the lifestyle of the south of France.

Contact us today to arrange your visit.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr