LA MAISON DE JULIE, LA FORCE, NEAR CARCASSONNE
CHAMBRES D'HOTES BED AND BREAKFAST GARDEN
GITE WIFI INTERNET CONNECTION
Double/family room with shower (sleeps 5)
Studio: double bedroom, lounge, shower room. (sleeps 2-3)
La Grange: A charming barn with terrace (Sleeps 1-5)
Studio has optional use of kitchen
Studio can be rented by the week
Garden
WIFI internet connection
Easy Parking
20 mins Carcassonne, 50 mins Med & Toulouse
High standard
A charming Chambre d'hotes, Bed and Breakfast, AND self catering rental on the edge of the Malepère just west of Carcassonne
La Maison de Julie is situated in La Force, an historical circular village, unique to this lovely region of South West France. The village itself is ideally situated, lying 20 mins from beautiful Carcassonne, 50 minutes
from the coast, Toulouse and the Pyrénées. Just outside the tourist
trap, yet close to everything you want
Larger photo: La Maison de Julie
DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
La Maison de Julie offers you:
Double/family room with shower
A lovely large well lit beamed bedroom with exposed stonework and parquet flooring. Sleeps 5 persons (one large double bed and three singles), cot available upon request.
Studio with double bedroom, private lounge and shower room,
plus optional use kitchen
A charming ensemble comprising a comfortable sunny lounge (beams, stonework, terracotta tiled floor) with private double bedroom and shower room, with optional use of the kitchen. There is an optional additional single bed.
Dining room
Dining room
Enjoy breakfast in our farmhouse style dining room.
Garden
A lovely, part walled, part hedged south facing garden with two sunny terraces plus a cool, and natural shaded area is at the disposal of our guests. On sunny mornings we delight in serving breakfast on the terrace of your choice!
Parking
Easy parking for several cars near the house
Recent addition - ‘La Grange’
La Grange
La Grange - Bedroom
La Grange can be rented on a B&B basis or on a weekly self-catering gite basis for 1-5 persons.
See more photos of La Grange on additional page.
Please note: Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the houses
Enjoy breakfast outside
Double family room
Double family room
Any one for tea?
La Grange - Dining room, sitting room
Studio
Studio
Double bed
Map showing location of La Force
LA FORCE AND SURROUNDING AREA
The village of Montréal, with its imposing collégiale perched on the edge of the horizon, is just four kilometers from La Force, and offers a magnificent view of the Pyrénées (ideal for skiing and hiking) and their rolling foothills.
To the east the Mediterranean beaches of Narbonne, Gruissan, Leucate and many more offer seductive landscapes, plus attractions and activities to suit all tastes and ages.
For lovers of history, ‘La Cité’ of Carcassonne transports you back to the 11th and 12th centuries. This wonderful example of medieval architecture is truly unique, having miraculously survived the turbulent centuries! With its narrow, cobbled streets, Gothic towers and panoramic views, it provides a romantic backdrop to this beautiful and fascinating region
The area, particularly the Corbières, abounds with Cathar castles, ancient abbeys, historical villages – some of the unique “circular” variety so peculiar to the region – grottoes and pre-historic caverns, all of which conspire to create an atmosphere of real mystery
Village markets (Mirepoix, Castelnaudery Bram) and local festivals (Carcassonne, Limoux) lend an authentic feel of regional life and culture.
The Black Mountains provide a cool and rugged retreat from the intensity of the Mediterranean hinterland, offering lakes and spectacular mountain scenery. Walk or cycle along the banks of the Canal du Midi, or why not enjoy it the more traditional way in a Peniche (barge) boat?
For wine lovers, this region offers several names of distinction, including the renowned Minervois and Corbière wines, and also the lesser known, but equally distinctive wines of the Malepère (La Force itself lies directly
on the Malepère wine route), the Cabardés, La Clape and Fitou areas should certainly not be ignored.
A tantalising array of vineyards leave keen tasters literally spoiled for choice, and owners are only too happy to let you enjoy a ‘dégustation,’ and sell you the odd bottle or two!
Blanquette de Limoux, the local sparkling wine, is an absolute must. Rumour has it that the “secret” of champagne production was in fact stolen from Limoux by the viticulturists from the Champagne region, so Blanquette is the “true” champagne! Buy a bottle and judge for yourself!
And of course, wherever you go, gastronomic delights are there to tempt your taste buds and compete for your attention. Whether it is in the splendour of a château, or the humbler surroundings of a village restaurant, you can be sure of enjoying good food, good wine and good service.
If you are interested in taking a creative course in the area - painting, golf, wine tasting - take a look at French House Party
ACCESS
There are international connections by air to both Carcassonne (20 mins) and Toulouse (45 mins) where car hire facilities are available. Other international airports are Montpellier (2 1/2 hours), Perpignan (2 1/2 hours), and Barcelona.
There are also regular train services to the station in Bram which connect into the high speed TGV rail services throughout France.
LA MAISON DE JULIE and LA GRANGE, LA FORCE.
TARIFFS
Rates per room per night. Payment: We accept cheques drawn on a French bank, travellers’ cheques or cash.
We regret we do not have credit card facilities.
$ dollar and £ pound prices are approximate; rental costs are based on the € euro value.
| FAMILY
ROOM - B & B B&B (small fridge and tea/coffee making facilities) plus wifi internet connection. Cot available PER NIGHT RATE: 1 person 45€, 2 persons 55€, 3 persons 65€, 4 persons 75€, 5 persons 80€. |
| STUDIO
- SELF CATERING (Studio with double (king size) bedroom and lounge, with full use of kitchen facilities) Good terms for long lets and reductions for return bookings (contact owner for details) Facilities in the Studio: Wifi internet connection up and running. All towels, sheets etc. BBQ. Washing machine. Microwave. CD player |
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| ONE WEEK RENTAL | $US | £ GBP | € EUROS |
| Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/March all inclusive | $440 | £225 | €300 |
| April/May/October | $485 | £245 | €330 |
| June/July/Aug/Sept | $570 | £290 | €390 |
| Easter week and Christmas/New Year | $515 | £260 | €350 |
| STUDIO
- B & B B&B includes use of facilities for drinks and cold meals, wifi internet connection (use of cooking facilities and washing machine 5€ extra). Cot available PER NIGHT RATE: 1 person 50€, 2 persons 60€, 3 persons 70€ |
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| LA
GRANGE - SELF CATERING A charming stone barn conversion with pretty terrace, with large upstairs bedroom, and kitchen, living room and dining area downstairs. Good terms for long lets and discount on return bookings (contact owner for details) Facilities: Wifi internet connection from 1st May 2008. All towels sheets etc. BBQ. Washing machine. Microwave. Digital TV + DVD player (collection of dvd’s). Music centre (collection of cd’s). Godin wood burning stove for cooler evenings |
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| ONE WEEK RENTAL | $US | £ GBP | € EUROS |
| Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/March (wood extra) | $515 | £260 | €350 |
| April/May (wood extra) | $585 | £300 | €400 |
| Easter week (including a basket of local goodies) | $660 | £335 | €450 |
| Christmas/New Year (including one large basket of wood and a basket of local goodies) | $660 | £335 | €450 |
| June/July/August/September | $675 | £345 | €460 |
LA
GRANGE - B & B B&B including full use of all facilities - cooking, washing machine etc. (wood NOT included) Cot available. Wi-fi connection from May 1 2008. PER NIGHT RATE: 1 person 60€, 2 persons 70€, 3 persons 80€, 4 persons 90€, 5 persons 95€. |
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Please contact
E-mail: lamaisondejulie@southfrance.com
La Maison de Julie
Jean and Julie Holmes
rue de la Mairie
F-11270 La Force
Tel: Office: 0033 (0) 4 68 76 39 41
House: 0033 (0) 4 68 76 35 07
Mobile: 0033 (0) 6 83 96 82 84
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