VILLA
ANTOINE
Holiday villa rental - 25 minutes to Carcassonne
Languedoc
SLEEPS
6
SWIMMING POOL
TERRACE AND GARDEN
SURROUNDED BY VINEYARDS WITH VIEWS OF THE PYRENEES
25 MINUTES CARCASSONNE AIRPORT
40
MINS TO MEDITERRANEAN BEACHES
NEAR
CANAL DU MIDI.
Villa Antoine is surrounded by vineyards, but also next to the owners
house, that is 5 minutes from shops, supermarket, and restaurants in
the neighboring village of Rieux Minervois. The villa with its swimming
pool, is ideally located to discover all the joys of Languedoc - from
the Minervois wine that is made a few steps away! to the Cathar chateaux,
abbeys, villages, and lovely landscape and beaches that make Languedoc
so special.
Access: airports: Carcassonne (25 mins), Montpellier (90 mins),
Perpignan (70 mins), Toulouse (90 mins), Girona (120 mins). Railway:
Carcassonne (25
mins).
Villa Antoine
Holiday rental 25 minutes from Carcassonne
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DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
Villa Antoine, is approached by a driveway, where there is ample parking, and a path to the pool, and entrance.
The swimming pool is surrounded by a security fence, as well as sun loungers, and other pool furniture. There is a wide terrace, creating a perfect place for outside dining, and bathing, with beautiful views across vineyards.
On entry one immediately enters a large living, dining, kitchen area with sliding glass windows that open onto the terrace.
The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, oven with 4 ring cooker, and all the utensils for cooking. There is a dining table to seat 6, plus a couch, and various armchairs, around a TV with CD and radio entertainment center.
There are 3 bedrooms. 2 with doubles, and one with 2 single beds. There is a bathroom, with shower, and washbasin. There is a washing machine in a utility room.
One of the owners is a master chef, and can provide meals, day or night, on command, offering a wide choice of dishes from the terroir, region, and France. She worked as a chef in fine restaurants in Paris and Brussels. From a full evening dinner, to a picnic lunch that features fresh local products, all can be provided at a reasonable price.
The pool is used principally by the clients of Villa Antoine, but not exclusively - the owners use it from time to time, sensitive of course to your privacy.
ABOUT VILLA ANTOINE AND SURROUNDING AREA
Villa Antoine is surrounded by vineyards and is only a few minutes drive from the village of Rieux Minervois, which has all the services, shops, restaurants, bakeries. Wine can be purchased directly from the owner, or from one of the many wine caves in the area. Minervois, La Liviniere, boast some of the best wines available.
Close is the abbey of Caunes Minervois, with its music concerts, and sculpture exhibitions (the area around Caunes Minervois is internationally known for its red marble that was used in the Paris Opera and at the Vatican. Also close is Lastours, where 4 castles bring back to life their previous existence as bastions of troubadours and romantic poetry, before being vanquished during the Crusade against the Cathars. Much older remains can be found along the ridges of the Minervois hills in the form of dolmens, with one of the largest near the village of Siran, which is quite near.
Of course for outstanding history and beauty nothing quite matches Carcassonne for its famed Cité, which glows with music, medieval pageantry, during the festivals over the Summer. For leisurely relaxation, the Canal du Midi, is excellent for cycling along, or for a picnic, or renting a boat for the day. For those seeking the Mediterranean - miles of sandy beaches await at Narbonne Plage, Gruissan, Leucate Plage, and beyond, for those that love the sea, and sea bathing.
For activities - there are golf courses at Carcassonne, Beziers, and St Pons. For swimming and water sports the inland lake at Lac de Jouarres offers many opportunities. The upper reaches of the Aude, are great for kayaking, and white water rafting. Walking and climbing abound at every turn, for the rock climber there are routes near Caunes Minervois, and little further at Gorge d'Heric. For gastronomic pursuits, La Liviniere, and the Minervois, the Corbieres, boast a seemingly bottomless glass of endless degustation and enjoyment of great wines. Throughout the year there are numerous village fetes that celebrate the traditional foods and products created by artisans in the area .... often accompanied by music and art festivities.
ACCESS
International airports: Carcassonne (50 mins), Montpellier (50 mins), Perpignan (50 mins). Railway station with TGV to Paris: Beziers (20 mins).
VILLA ANTOINE - SLEEPS 6 - SWIMMING POOL
Payment is based on Euro (€) value, £ and $ shown is only approximate. Payment can be made in Euros or Pounds.
Bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. DINNERS AND PICNICS CAN BE PROVIDED at reasonable price.
Electricity is additional at cost from October to April.
| WEEKLY RENTALS 2010 | € EUROS | $ US | £ GB |
| REST OF YEAR | €850 | $1,225 | £765 |
| MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, EASTER | €1,100 | $1,585 | £990 |
| JULY, AUGUST | €1,600 | $2,310 | £1,445 |
 For reservations and inquiries contact villaantoine@southfrance.com |
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