Fully restored stone village house with a breathtaking views of miles and miles of vineyards and countryside in the charming in the village), swim at wonderful beaches (20 minutes), also near
Our charming, fully restored stone village house is comfortably furnished house with all new appliances, American style mattresses and couches, a private garden and rooftop terrace, both bursting with local flowers. Fully equipped with wireless internet, digital TV, barbecue, beach gear, and anything else one might want.
Sleeps 4 to 7: Includes two bedrooms (one with double bed, one with a double bed and a single bed) and a sleeping loft (double bed).
Modern bathroom, and open loft bright and spacious living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Colourwashed walls, tiled floors and blend of traditional and modern furniture create a welcoming atmosphere.
A staircase from the living room leads to a spacious rooftop terrace where you'll see exquisite stars at night and the twinkling lights of the Mediterranean coast in the far distance. On the ground floor utility room, there's a washer/drier and a ping pong table. Next to the house is a garden. See the slide show for a tour of the house and the village.
The Village
The ancient village of Caussiniojouls is in the heart of Languedoc, France's largest wine growing area. Caussiniojouls, whose cobblestoned streets are lined with flowers, is perched on the side of the Languedoc mountains with wonderful views in all directions. The village boasts a tennis court, medieval church and castle, and is surrounded by vineyards. See comments from previous renters .
The Neighborhood
This is a wonderful authentic part of
- Faugeres, the next village with a well-known wine cooperative.
- Bedarieux, a bustling traditional market town (outdoor market on Monday and Saturday), with shops, a summer music festival, swimming and sports
- The Orb River with kayaking, canoeing
- Roquebrun, an ancient village on a rocky hillside with clear river swimming and Mediterranian gardens
- Magalas, a nearby village with two wonderful restaurants
- Excellent walking and hiking with wonderful vistas in the Languedoc Mountains
Languedoc is a popular tourist destination because of the diverse array of activities for visitors. You'll enjoy:
- The Mediterranean coast with numerous accessible beaches and beach towns (Serignan and the lively old seaside town of Valras), both a half an hour away
- Beziers, charming coastal city with a well-known antiques market (30 minutes)
- The Canal du Midi for cycling.
- Carcassone, the number one tourist attraction in France, with its medieval castle and restored
village (60 minutes)
Caussiniojouls is within easy driving distance of international airports - Montpellier (60 mins), Carcassonne (60 mins), Toulouse (2 hours) and Barcelona (2.5 hours). There are railway stations at Beziers (30 mins) and Narbonne (40 mins) with TGV connections to Paris.
Contact Susan Caughman via phone: 212 595 8007 or email (see About Me link on the right).
For 2010 rental rates, see link on right.
For photos of bedrooms and more information about the house and the region, see links on right.
