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ROQUEBRUN HOUSE GITE RENTAL,
NEAR CESSENON, ST CHINIAN, BEZIERS
HERAULT, LANGUEDOC
Roquebrun house rental
Sleeps 6
Large terrace - overlooking river Orb
Beautiful view
Walk to river swimming, Mediterranean garden
Walk to restaurants/cafés, pattiserie
Near St Chinian, Cessenon
This utterly charming house, in the "Nice" of Languedoc - Roquebrun,
with large terrace - with marvelous views over the river Orb, and surrounding
hills and
vineyards,
provides
the perfect base for exploration of Languedoc: its wines, its history,
its beaches, its natural landscape. Simple delights are close at hand:
a baker is next door, restaurants and cafés are a short walk, river
swimming is close, and fine wines of the area are there to explore!Nearest airports: Beziers (35 mins), Carcassonne (1h20 mins), Toulouse (1h20 mins), Perpignan (1h20 mins), Montpellier (2h20 mins). Nearest railway station: Beziers (35 mins).
Roquebrun Les Hirondelles
DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
"Les Hirondelles has been renovated to a high standard, retaining the original features of character. The rooms have high-ceilings, large windows, original marble chimneypieces and beautiful 19th century tiled floors.
It is fully furnished with a stylish mixture of antique brocante and modern furniture together with up to date comforts.
The original basement " cave" now provides secure car parking, with a staircase to the spacious terrace, perfect for sunbathing, entertaining, with lovely views of the river, and surrounding hills, and vineyards. The central front door gives access to a living room and dining room/ kitchen as well as 2 bedrooms and separate bathroom and toilet.
The living room has a stereo CD music centre and a TV with a DVD player. The original marble chimneypiece frames a working fireplace for cosy log fires in winter.
The fully-equipped kitchen contains a dishwasher, electric oven, gas stove, microwave and refrigerator.
The bathroom has a handsome bath with lion claw feet and 19th century "tommete" tiled floor.
To the rear of the house and accessed from the kitchen is an attractive shady courtyard, much-appreciated in the hottest months of the season. A "buanderie" is located at one end of the courtyard, containing a washing machine and freezer.
On the next floor, via the original staircase, is the third bedroom in the former "chambre de bonne".
Roquebrun Les Hirondelles
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Upstairs bedroom
Terrace
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Roquebrun, is sometimes referred to as the "Little Nice" of Languedoc. It has a microclimate, which makes life warmer in the winter months (a mimosa festival in January). The village cascades down a hillside, with at the top the ruins of a castle, which is next to a glorious Mediterranean garden, with a large variety of flowers, cacti, as well as walks that lead off into the wild countryside beyond. The picturesque village streets, are highlighted by the church and the arched gateways, and lead down to the main road, which is lined with restaurants and looks over the bubbling river Orb. The river is perfect for canoeing or bathing. The village has a grocery store, bakers, as well as a number of restaurants (reservations necessary for Sunday lunch!)
SURROUNDING AREA
Nearby sights and villages include St Chinian, which has a colorful Sunday market, as well as numerous restaurants; Fontcaude Abbey; and the Gorges d'Heric, with its towering cliffs of rock and stunning views. Thirty five minutes drive is the cathedral city of Beziers with a charming old quarter, and famed for its bull fighting and festivals during the Summer months. Ten minutes further are the endless beaches of the Mediterranean - be it Cap d'Agde, Valras with beaches for naturalistes and "textiles" alike. Further down the coast is Narbonne, with lovely Cathedral, a good Sunday market, roman ruins, and nearby Fontfroide Abbey. For those seeking castles - Carcassonne is one of the most splendid in Europe, featured in many films. For the athletic climbers - the dizzying heights of Peyrepertuse and Queribus, in the Corbieres, provide testament to the defence and beliefs of the Cathars.
For pursuits of the body - wine is king in these parts, and Saint Chinian and Minervois, produce deep textured reds, and resonant whites - with many a cave to taste and savor wines for immediate consumption or taking home. For Golf - a number of high quality courses are accessible at St Pons, Agde, Beziers, and the surrounding area. The river Orb is not only good for bathing, but also for canoeing and rafting - and a number of companies provide rentals, as well as portage. For pedestrian pursuits - almost every village has signed paths from 1 hour - to whole day walks, to suit all tastes. Books and maps are readilly available in the local tourist offices and general shops.
ACCESS
Nearest airports: Beziers (35 mins), Carcassonne (1h20 mins), Toulouse (1h20 mins), Perpignan (1h20 mins), Montpellier (2h20 mins). Nearest railway station: Beziers (35 mins).
QUICK LANGUEDOC LINKS Ryanair - excellent air travel at Carcassonne, Beziers, Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Liverpool, Dublin, Cork, Shannon, East Midlands, Brussels. Homefrance - Properties for sale in Languedoc Boat Rentals France - Rent a boat on the Canal du Midi Airlinair - Fly from Beziers, to Paris or Corsica Flybe - Fly from Perpignan to Southampton |
| ROQUEBRUN LES
HIRONDELLES SLEEPS
6 RIVER SWIMMING Payment is based on € EUROS Value - £ GBP and $ US are only approximate. Consult us for long winter let tariff |
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| WEEKLY RENTAL (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) 2009 | £ GBP | $ US | EUROS |
| JAN 3 - MARCH 21, OCT 10 - DEC 19 | £285 | $490 | €360 |
| MARCH 21 - JUNE 27, AUGUST 29 - OCT 10, DEC 19 - JAN 2 | £380 | $655 | €480 |
| JUNE 27 - AUGUST 29 | £570 | $985 | €720 |
 For reservations and more information contact roquebrunleshirondelles@southfrance.com Reinoud (Mobile) +33 (0)6 79 72 47 12 Monique & Reinoud Weggelaar Hameau de Tudery 34360 Tudery France |
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