Location :
Languedoc is more an idea than a geographical entity. The modern region covers only a fraction of the lands where once Occitan or the Langue d’Oc were spoken, which stretched south from Bordeaux and Lyon into Spain and Italy. Although things are changing, the sense of being Occitan remains strong, a regional identity that stretches back to the Middle Ages, when its castles and fortified villages were the final refuges of the Cathars, a heretical religious set. The old roman town of Nîmes is an entry point; beyond Montpellier and Sète, the latter a busy town much dissected by waterways and famed for its oysters, although its open-air market features a dazzling display of a huge variety of seafood. Inland the great plain is a vast sea of vineyards backed by the less-productive mountains of the Cévennes.
The main attractions in the region include its natural features – rivers, lakes and limestone caves with strangely-shaped stalactites. Roman influence continues in the three-tiered Pont du Gard, a masterpiece in stone which has survived the centuries almost unscathed.
To the west, dominating an escarpment and with views to the mountains and sea, Carcassonne towers above the sprawling modern mass. The entrance through the mighty stone walls is by a drawbridge hung with heavy chains, then along a narrow uphill path and through a second defensive wall. Without shops and cafés to keep one in the sometimes mundane present, it would be easy to fall under the spell of Carcassonne and to imagine oneself back in the days of chivalry.
Practical info : In the surrounding Hérault countryside are acres of vineyards, the Languedoc highlands and the nature reserve of the Etang de Bagnas, offering superb water bird watching. The nearby Cap d'Agde features an extensive marina, the second largest on the Mediterranean, with excellent mooring possibilities. There is also a casino and a water sports centre. What it is deservedly famous for are the wide, sandy beaches, nine miles of Languedoc's finest.
Ryanair fly to Perpignan and Carcassonne and also to Montpellier, all within 90 minutes drive of the residence. Flybe also fly to Perpignan from Southampton and Birmingham respectively. BMI Baby also operate to Perpignan via Manchester. Easyjet runs flights from Gatwick to Toulouse 2 hours drive away. For our Norwegian neighbours, Ryanair operate flights from Oslo to Montpellier and to Marseille, 45 minutes and 90 minutes away respectively. Motorway and TGV train access are found in Béziers, 15 minutes drive away.
Description :
This is a lovely village house, built on the four levels, featuring three bedrooms. It has been recently renovated throughout, with a high level of taste and sophistication in mind. The magnificent bedroom on the third floor has access directly to the terrace, which has some superb views of the impressive looking rooftops and the surrounding beautiful countryside. The terrace is wood-decked and since it is west facing you will have a lot of sunshine through a good part of the day, making it perfect for mealtimes during fine weather. This could be the ideal property for anyone who wants to run their own business since there is a very large office on the ground floor. The washing facilities consist of a shower room with WC on the ground floor and a bathroom, also with a WC on the second floor. The living area has a nice fireplace and has access to the balcony. The superb village house is centrally located in a quiet environment and features a PVC double glazing.
• Accommodation 120m2
• Hallway
• Living room/dining room 29m2
• Kitchen 6m2
• Study 25m2
• 3 x bedrooms
• WC
• Bathroom with WC
• Shower room with WC
• Terrace 20m2
• Balcony
Our opinion : Great views in a popular Mediterranean village. The ideal base year-round stay and for bringing up a family. San 951651
Price : 199 000€ (Excluding French Legal Fees)
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