NARBONNE
HOLIDAY RENTAL
Sleeps
6
Swimming pool
Wi-Fi internet.
In quiet street in central Narbonne
Lovely terraces for sunbathing and dining
Loft style interior
2 minute walk to shops, restaurants
Museums, Archbishops Palace.
15 minutes drive to Mediterranean Beaches
Enjoy staying in this contemporary stylish vacation home, just minutes from the Cathedral, Archbishops Palace, shops, restaurants, museums, and cafes of Narbonne. You will find your "Nid" (nest in French), a short walk from the Canal de la Robine, with its many colorful canal boats. Its a perfect base, to enjoy both the delights of Narbonne, as well as exploring the Mediterranean beaches, just 15 minutes drive at Narbonne Plage, and Gruissan.Access: Narbonne railway station is 5 minutes walk with TGV connections to Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona. International airports: Beziers (25 mins), Carcassonne (45 mins), Perpignan(40 mins), Montpellier (60 mins), Toulouse (90 mins), Barcelona- Gerona (90 mins). Ryanair, EasyJet, Airfrance, BmiBaby, Berlinair, are just some of the airlines that go to these airports.
Nid in Narbonne - the bird's eye view
Swimming pool with terrace above
DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
Set back from the Canal de la Robine, just minutes from the main square in Narbonne, you will find Nid in Narbonne, in a quiet side street. Entrance is via a private electric gated entry with secure parking, and a separate entrance back and front.
The less formal entrance is at the front is via stairs, that go up, and pass the large swimming pool, to a terrace with glass doors that open onto the central living area. Entrance at the back is more formal, accessed by the underground parking area, via a common stairway stairs in an open central hallway that comes to the front door.
The main floor of this tastefully modern renovation of a large wine cave, is in fact on the first floor (parking is on the ground level). To one side is the kitchen, with a good size central aisle with sink, with all the amenities of dishwasher, washing machine, refrigerator, gas hob, electric oven, and microwave.
Large floor to ceiling glass doors slide open to create easy access to the outside terrace with dining table to seat 6. The terrace has good vantage, viewing over the swimming pool (8m x 5.5m in diamond shape), as well as the surrounding houses of Narbonne.
To the other side of the kitchen in the living space, are a number of easy chairs around a large open fireplace. There is a TV (satellite with international channels), with DVD player, as well as an entertainment center with CD player.
Master Bedroom with en suite bathroom
Towards the main entrance, there is the master bedroom, with en suite bathroom with shower, and double glass washbasins. There is also a separate WC with washbasin.
An open sided staircase goes up to the upstairs living area, with 2 bedrooms, study area, and private terrace. This floor is partly open, with a loft style view down on the main living area. To one side is a study office area, with a fold out couch that becomes a bed. Next is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower and washbasin. Across the hallway there is another double bedroom, with another en suite bathroom, with shower, and washbasin. There is a private terrace, not overlooked, with views of Narbonne Cathedral. There is a separate WC between the 2 bedrooms.
Upstairs bedroom
The diamond swimming pool (9m x 4m2) which has depths from 1.5m to 2m, has wide decking around it, and there are sun loungers, as well as a shower.
There is secure parking available for 2 cars.
The holiday rental home also has adsl internet access, and central heating.
Terrace with sliding glass doors to kitchen and living area
Modern kitchen and living area opens onto terrace
Plenty of work space for the kitchen
Living area with fireplace and satellite TV
Fireplace - looking down from upstairs living area
Ensuite shower room from one of the upstairs bedrooms
Main square Narbonne with Palace and Cathedral
Les Halles Market, Narbonne - decorated for Tour de France
Canal de la Robine, Narbonne
Mediterranean beaches are just 15 minutes drive
Narbonne ideally placed to discover Languedoc
NARBONNE
Just a short walk and you are in central Narbonne at the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and the main square. Almost opposite on Thursday and Sunday there is a large open air market, that runs along the Canal de la Robine (an arm of the Canal du Midi - a UNESCO heritage treasure).
On the opposite bank is Les Halles, the daily covered market, where you will find all the traditional shops and stores, and little bars, that are essential in France. Other sights include Charles Trenet's birthplace which contains a museum that celebrates this joyful French singer; the Horreum, an underground Roman warehouse, and the roman autoroute - Via Domita, dating back to when Narbonne was the capital of Roman Southern France.
The city has numerous restaurants, shops, cafés, and has music, and theatre festivals, historic pageants, and numerous events throughout the year; and also has a lively theater, which also screens often films in version originale (for example in English!)
SURROUNDING AREA
15 minutes eastward, over the craggy hills of La Clape, are the glorious sandy Mediterranean beaches of Narbonne Plage, Cabanes de Fleury, St Pierre sur Mer, and Gruissan. Every activity is catered to : wind and kite surfing, water sports, swimming, tennis, skate boarding, naturism, walking and climbing.
5 minutes to the south the magical road to Bages with art galleries and restaurants, and Peyriac sur Mer, saunters along the marshes and etangs, with flocks of pink flamingos and sea birds, across causeways, to salty inland lakes for those seeking weightless dips.
A little to the west is the Cistercian Fontfroide Abbey, founded in the 11th century, with a lovely rose garden, and fine restaurant. For quick and must trips visit the Medieval Castle and Town of Carcassonne (45 minutes drive) and the hilltop Cathar castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse in the high Corbieres, in the direction of Perpignan and Spain.
ACCESS
Narbonne railway station is 5 minutes walk with TGV connections to Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona. International airports: Beziers (25 mins), Carcassonne (45 mins), Perpignan(40 mins), Montpellier (60 mins), Toulouse (90 mins), Barcelona- Gerona (90 mins). Check Ryanair, EasyJet, Airfrance, BmiBaby, Airberlin for flight information.
NID IN NARBONNE SLEEPS 6-7 SWIMMING POOL
Payment is based on € EUROS Value - £ GBP and $ US are only approximate. Rentals are available for weekend rentals.
Price includes sheets and towels. There is a cook available for traditional and thai cuisine. No dogs allowed.
| WEEKLY RENTAL 2010 | £ GBP | $ US | EUROS |
| JUNE 1 - JUNE 25 | £1,195 | $1,940 | €1350 |
| JUNE 26 - AUGUST 27 | £1,545 | $2,515 | €1750 |
| AUGUST 28 - OCTOBER 1 | £1,195 | $1,940 | €1350 |
| OCTOBER 2 - DECEMBER 17 | £840 | $1,365 | €950 |
| DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 7 | £1,195 | $1,940 | €1350 |
| JANUARY 7 - MARCH 26 2011 | £840 | $1,365 | €950 |
 For reservations and more information contact nidinnarbonne@southfrance.com Tel: (44) (0)207 431 4494 |
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