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MINERVOIS RENTALS, MINERVOIS
"LANGUEDOC
GITES" in Olonzac, Languedoc
2 RENTALS
SLEEPS
4 and 6
WIFI
INTERNET ACCESS
BOTH WITH "PRIVATE" TERRACES
BOTH NEWLY RENOVATED
BOTH IN CENTRE OF OLONZAC - MINERVOIS CAPITAL
BOTH IN EASY WALKING OF RESTAURANTS, CAFES, SHOPS, SUPERB WEEKLY MARKET.
5 MINUTES TO SWIMMING - LAC DE JOUARRES
Two 1st class properties with private outside terraces located in the
heart of Olonzac, market town and Capital of the Minervois, France's
famous southern wine region.
Access: airports: Carcassonne (40 mins), Montpellier (1.5 hours),
Perpignan (50 mins); railway: Narbonne
(25
mins).
Languedoc Gites - 2 Minervois rentals in Olonzac
Castel Grand Rue (left) and Le Petit Castel (right)
Le Petit Castel - Lounge
LE PETIT CASTEL
House 1 (sleeps 4)
Located in the old village in the very centre of Olonzac, this charming three-story house in a quiet corner off the Hotel de Ville Square has been tastefully decorated in modern style. Featuring exposed stone work over the complete exterior of the house, it is said to be one of the prettiest houses in its area. Having renovations only completed June 2006, it features all brand new quality furnishings and fittings, all chosen carefully to suit the deco.
From the front door you enter a tiled hallway with the modern kitchen/dining room to the left. The kitchen is excellently equipped with dishwasher, microwave, oven, and a cooker. There is crockery, cutlery and seating ready for 4. To the left of the hallway is a toilet and a large utility room that can be used for storage.
Le Petit Castel - Spiral Stairs
Going up a spiral stairway to the 2nd floor, there is a large double bedroom, bathroom with shower, washing machine and another separate toilet.
Ascending the spiral staircase to the 3rd floor, there is another bedroom opening up from the living room with a double bed and inbuilt wardrobe. The living room has a couch that can be converted to another double bed should more bedding be required. There are additional chairs, satellite television (over 200 english spoken channels), DVD player and a Hi-Fi system. Doors lead from here onto a delightful rooftop terrace overlooking the village rooftops. There is a BBQ, outdoor furniture and chairs to seat 4.
All rooms have electric heating for the winter months. Linen and towels are supplied at no extra cost. The fixed pricing includes everything and there are no additional charges. ie. Cleaning, electricity etc. There is wi-fi internet access.
CASTEL GRAND RUE
House 2 (sleeps 6)
Castel Grand Rue is a traditional three-storey villa right in the centre of town. On the first floor of the Maison there is a spacious entrance which closes the house off from the street. To the right is a separate laundry with a washing machine and plenty of storage space for bikes and hiking boots. Down the hallway is a Moroccan style lounge and dining area featuring exposed stone work, made cozy by an open fireplace. The Moroccan theme is carried through to the kitchen where you can cook up the freshest of country produce with a full supply of cooking utensils, cutlery and china.
Ascending a staircase which exposes the stones and archway of the medieval town wall, you reach the second floor. On this floor there is a large double bedroom, separate toilet and a twin room which has a joining sitting room with a couch that can be converted into a double bed. In this room there is also a vanity to freshen up should you wish to, along with an information table containing all local area information and advice.
On the top floor is the master bedroom with double bed and a separate modern bathroom with hydro-massage shower, vanity and toilet. A delightful sitting/sun room leads through glass doors to an open terrace where most summer living is done.
The house is bright and airy with stylish furnishings throughout. It comes fully equipped with all bed linen and towels at no extra cost. There are no additional charges for cleaning or electricity. Having only been opened for rentals from August 2004, all furnishings are new and of superior quality.
There is satellite television (over 200 english spoken channels), a DVD player, video player, and a Hi-Fi system.
There is wi-fi internet access.
Le Petit Castel - Dining area
Le Petit Castel - Bedroom
Le Petit Castel - Bathroom
Le Petit Castel - Roof terrace
Castel Grand Rue - Maroccan dining area
Castel Grand Rue - Kitchen
Castel Grand Rue - Bedroom
Castel Grand Rue - Terrace
Olonzac Market, Minervois
5 minutes to swimming at Lac de Jouarres
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Olonzac, capital of the Minervois, is a thriving town with many restaurants, cafes and bars, patisseries, boulangeries, delicatessens and regional specialty stores. An extensive market is held every Tuesday morning where you can obtain the finest local produce of vegetables, poultry, meats, cheeses and wine. Parks and tennis courts dot the town, and a magnificent lake, Lac de Jouarress, is only a few minutes away. Here you can fish, swim, windsurf or simply enjoy the relaxation of gentle boating.
SURROUNDING AREA
The picturesque rolling hills and vineyards provide a wonderful setting for cycling and walking. Relax in the warm Mediterranean Sea and sunbathe on golden sands just 30 minutes away, or discover an adventure in the snow-capped Pyrenees to the south.
Because Spain is only and hour away there is a strong Spanish influence in the local culture. The people are warm and friendly and the food and wine delicious. Caves (wine cellars), where wine tasting is encouraged, are everywhere. Fetes, festivals and markets occur all year round throughout many of the surrounding villages. For the history lover, the area is full of delights. Nearby is the captivating village of Minerve that straddles two deep river gorges. It was the site of a famous siege and the martyrdom of Cathars by the crusaders. The magnificent walled medieval city of Carcassonne is 30 minutes away. You can walk, ride or boat along the 16th century Canal du Midi, tie up to eat at any of the many restaurants that line the banks or work your way through the system of locks along the canal.
Slightly south in the Corbieres are the awe-inspiring castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse. For splendid cathedrals, excellent markets, shopping and museums there are the bigger towns of Montpellier, Beziers, Toulouse and Narbonne.
Languedoc Roussillon is the South of the south of France. The region gets an average of over 300 days of sunshine each year and has more coastline than Provence and the French Riviera to the North East.
For many years Languedoc has been a well kept secret by visitors and residents with the unspoilt countryside, attractive local markets and untouched medieval villages.
Wine growing is the major industry in Languedoc and in the last ten years the quality of the wines has surpassed every other region in France. From being a wine lake of indifferent quality, Languedoc can now offer many of the best wines in the world.
This is the holiday that has it all. Get off the tourist track and experience delightful Southern France at its best.
ACCESS
International airports: Carcassonne (40 mins), Montpellier (1.5 hours), Perpignan (50 mins). TGV railway station: Narbonne (25 mins).
QUICK LANGUEDOC TRAVEL LINKS Ryanair - excellent air travel at Carcassonne, Beziers, Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Liverpool, Dublin, Cork, Shannon, East Midlands, Brussels. Airlinair - Fly from Beziers, to Paris or Corsica Flybe - Fly from Perpignan to Southampton |
LE PETIT CASTEL - SLEEPS 4 - PRIVATE TERRACE - WIFI INTERNET ACCESS
Payment is based on Euro (€) value (£ and $ shown is only approximate - Please check with the exchange calculator below to get an up to date exchange rate). Payment can be made in pounds or euros. Heating, electricity, linen, cleaning costs etc are all included in the above prices. Upon request, linen can be changed over weekly at no extra cost for bookings longer than a week. Wine, tea/coffee, basic fresh food essentials are provided to get you settled on your arrival. For special events and holidays, enquire directly for prices.
| WEEKLY RENTALS | € EUROS | $ US | £ GB POUNDS |
| NOVEMBER - MARCH | €325 | $480 | £260 |
| APRIL, MAY, OCTOBER | €425 | $625 | £335 |
| JUNE, SEPT | €475 | $700 | £375 |
| JULY, AUGUST | €550 | $810 | £435 |
CASTEL GRAND RUE - SLEEPS 6 - PRIVATE TERRACE - WIFI INTERNET ACCESS
Payment is based on Euro (€) value (£ and $ shown is only approximate - Please check with the exchange calculator below to get an up to date exchange rate). Payment can be made in pounds or euros. Heating, electricity, linen, cleaning costs etc are all included in the above prices. Wine, tea/coffee, basic fresh food essentials are provided to get you settled on your arrival.Upon request, linen can be changed over weekly at no extra cost for bookings longer than a week. For special events and holidays, enquire directly for prices. The wireless internet access is provided free.
| WEEKLY RENTALS | € EUROS | $ US | £ GB POUNDS |
| NOVEMBER - MARCH | €360 | $530 | £285 |
| APRIL, MAY, OCTOBER | €450 | $660 | £355 |
| JUNE, SEPT | €525 | $775 | £415 |
| JULY, AUGUST | €600 | $885 | £475 |
 For reservations contact Derek Chapple languedocgites@southfrance.com Tel +33(0)468460797 Portable/Mobile +33(0)675365851 2 place du chateau, 11120 Mailhac |
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