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COTE
DE LAVANDE HOLIDAY RENTAL
NEAR MINERVE & ST CHINIAN
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VILLAGE STONE HOUSE
SLEEPS 4-5
TERRACE WITH VIEWS
MINERVOIS HOLIDAY RENTAL
VILLESPASSANS, NEAR MINERVE, BIZE MINERVOIS, ST CHINIAN
Villespassans is a small village in the heart of the hilly Minervois
wine-making region of southern France, between Carcassonne and Beziers
and about 45 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches. It is part of a
larger area known as Languedoc, historically a romantic land of castles
and troubadors. Villespassans dates back to the Roman era and is a typical
hill village of the region. It has a population of about 100 regular
residents which increases on weekends and during holiday times. Our house - is located on the site of the ancient village walls of Villespassans overlooking the vineyards.
In the evening, the lights of Narbonne can be seen in the distance. The countryside is the typical rolling hills of the Minervois, less arid and austere than the craggier hills of the Corbieres to the south. The aromatic fragrances of wild lavender, thyme and rosemary permeate the air and clear streams wind through gorges and canyons.
View looking East from terrace
View looking South from terrace
Village of Villespassans, near Saint Chinian and Minervois
House and terrace
Location Map of Villespassans
View of Terrace
ABOUT THE HOUSE AND ACCOMMODATION
The house has a light and airy sejour (living room) opening onto a large and sunny tiled terrace with fine views over surrounding vineyards, the night lights of Narbonne, and the distant Pyrenees.
There is a separate modern kitchen and bathroom with bathtub.
You enter the house from a quiet street and go directly into the kitchen. From the kitchen, through a glass and wood patio door, you enter into the main living area where there is a large comfortable sofa bed.
A staircase leads from the main living area down to a large double bedroom and a smaller double bedroom.
There is a large recently refurbished shower room and toilet off the main bedroom.
View of kitchen through to lounge
Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Lounge / Dining area with doors onto terrace
The Sunday market at St Chinian
Valras Plage
Medieval town of Minerve
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Location Map of Villespassans
Entrance to holiday rental
ABOUT VILLESPASSANS AND THE AREA
Villespassans - is a small village in the heart of the hilly Minervois wine-making region of southern France, between Carcassonne and Beziers and about 45 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches.
A traveling baker visits the village every morning delivering fresh bread, tarts and croissants. Two days per week, the fish man and the butcher also visit the village. Full shopping facilities and many fine restaurants (are there any other kind in France?) are located in St. Chinian, Assignan or Cruzy, all about a five minute drive away (or a fifteen minute bicycle ride). Full banking facilities, bus and other services are found in St. Chinian.
It is part of a larger area known as Languedoc, historically a romantic land of castles and troubadors. Villespassans dates back to the Roman era and is a typical hill village of the region. It has a population of about 100 regular residents, which increases at weekends and during holiday times.
Languedoc - is sometimes referred to as the “other” south of France, being less well known (and less expensive) than the Provence and Cote d’Azur areas. In many of the local auberges (country restaurants), you can get a fine meal, including wine, for about 15 euros.
ACCESS
International airports are found in Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montpellier and Perpignan. Car rental agencies can be found at all train stations and airports in the area. The TGV (fast train) leaves directly from the Roissy-Charles De Gaulle airport at Paris and arrives at the station in Montpellier in 5 hours. Villespassans is a one hour drive from Montpellier, 2 hours from Toulouse and 20 minutes from Narbonne or Beziers. Local trains run almost hourly between Narbonne/Beziers and Toulouse or Montpellier. Although Villespassans can be reached by taxi/bus, a rental car for at least part of your stay is recommended, for the full enjoyment of the region.
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COTE DE LAVANDE SLEEPS 4-5
For more booking information on
Cote de Lavande Villespassans Languedoc France Holiday Rental
Sleeps 4-5. Terrace with views. St Chinian / Minervois area village.
Contact: David and Marianne Knowles,
73 Brian Avenue, Norwich, NR1 2PD, England
Phone: + (44) (0)1603 471732
Mobile: + (44) (0)790 576 1387
or email villespassans@southfrance.com
| Villespassans, is an idyllic village, on a hilltop with extensive views across mountain tops, vineyards, the great Aude plain to the Mediterranean sea. Lovely walks abound around this village! | |||||||
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