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Gruissan Apartments and Beach Houses Apartments
Overlooking the Marina with Pool 1)Marina Blue, sleeps 2-4 and overlooks the Marina 2)Marine II, sleeps 2-6 and overlooks the park and the Marina 3)Blue
Lagoon Beach House 1 with 3 sleeping areas 4)Blue
Lagoon II sleeps 2 Maison
du Midi – Paraza on the Canal du Midi |
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our region Gruissan is a unique site in the Mediterranean. It has everything you may need for the perfect holiday. It is very French and quite a lively family resort in the summer. You can get up in the morning and check out how the pavement artist on the quay is getting along with his commissions, then walk to the bakery where they will be baking fresh bread every hour and buy your hot baguettes and warm croissants for your breakfast. Sit on the terrace in privacy and watch the world go by. Then you can just lounge around the private pool or wander along to: The Village - a medieval village built in a circle around the castle; with its narrow streets and old houses, tiny shops and family run restaurants. It is classed as one of the most beautiful in France. The Marina - one of the Mediterranean's major pleasure boat harbours. Admire the yachts belonging to rich and famous, learn to sail or take a trip to Port Nouvelle or the bird sanctuary to see the pink flamingos. The Beaches - twenty miles of soft white fine sand that gently shelves into the sea for safe bathing and lots of room for games or just getting away from it all. A Swimming pool and a paddling pool - private to our apartments and houses. The Etangs - salt water inland lagoons that are a sanctuary for birds, especially the pink flamingos Local gastronomy - family run restaurants with recipes handed down from generation to generation. Night life for the young at heart - pavement cafes with groups playing every style of music. Dancing at the Casino or at one of the four clubs, a 5 or 10 minute walk from our properties. The Mountains - stunning views of the Pyrenees, walking and mountain biking in the Clape mountains behind Gruissan. Shopping - try the delicacies of the local market in the old medieval village.Wander around the port for clothes and jewellery or explore the potteries in the countryside. For the serious shopper there is nearby Narbonne, Carcassone and Montpelier.We love the indoor food market in Narbonne, where local farmers display their produce with pride in the lovely old building. The Canal du Midi – we regularly hire a boat for the day, great fun on the water with a picnic or stop at one of the many restaurants along the way for lunch. The little yellow train – one of our favourite days out with spectacular views of the Pyrenees as you ascend to the ski resorts (great in summer or winter). The Cathar
castles – the
people in this area were known as the Cathars and broke
away from the Roman Catholic Church in the 10th Century.
They appointed a kind man in each village to look after
the sick and work their crops instead of a priest.The
pope was not too impressed and sent Simon de Montfort to
sort them out (the infamous Spanish inquisition).
Consequently, the Cathars built themselves castles
spectacularly perched on the top of hills and mountains
for their defence. Apartments Marina Blue offers the possibility to sleep two adults and up to two children, in one bedroom apartment with a sitting room that can convert to two bedrooms.This is a pretty, bright apartment where you can people watch. Kitchen area, two ring electric hob, oven, fridge and sink. Lounge, L shaped with privacy curtain for second bedroom, TV/video and CD/tape/radio. One bedroom. Bathroom. Separate toilet. Small terrace overlooking the marina. Large, clean pool to the rear. Private electric gated parking. Walking distance to pavement cafes, restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Convenient for wine tasting at the local cave. Lift Marine II apartment offers the possibility to sleep up to 8 people. There is an open plan sleeping area upstairs that will sleep 4. An alcove bedroom with bunk beds and a sofa that will make into a bed in the sitting room. This is a clean basic apartment where you won’t be afraid to take the kids. Kitchen area, with fridge freezer, oven and hob, sink unit Lounge, with TV video and radio. One bedroom on first floor that sleeps four. Bathroom. Separate toilet. Small terrace overlooking the boules park and through to the marina. Large, clean pool shared with Marina Blue (by arrangement). Private electric gated parking Walking distance to pavement cafes, restaurants, bars and supermarket Convenient for wine tasting at the local cave Lift Prices and booking information Prices for apartments
Small fee for the provision of sheets, towels and linens: 60 Euros per apartment or house per week. This fee also includes the cleaning of the apartment upon your departure and will be taken from your security deposit of 250 Euros (payable in cash on arrival). Beach Houses Blue Lagoon 1 offers the possibility to sleep two adults and up to four children, in a two bedroom beach house, with a cabin. Kitchen area with sink, 4 ring electric hob, fridge, washing machine, microwave/oven/grill, toaster and electric kettle. Dining area – seats 6 people. CD/tape player/radio Shower room with WC. Cabin area with bunk beds. Garden terrace for outdoor dining and relaxing. Upstairs – a
mezzanine living area with
TV/video player A twin bedroom with its own w.c. and wash basin. You have a sunny south facing terrace with large sun shade - the promenade (no cars) - the beach and the sea - perfect. Blue Lagoon II is next door but one to Blue Lagoon and offers the possibility to sleep up to 4 people in a double room upstairs and bunk beds downstairs. Kitchen area/lounge/diner. Shower room with WC. Bunk beds. One double bedroom upstairs. Sunny terrace facing the beach. Prices and booking information Prices for beach houses
Small fee for the provision of sheets, towels and linens: 60 Euros per apartment or house per week. This fee also includes the cleaning of the apartment upon your departure and will be taken from your security deposit of 250 Euros (payable in cash on arrival). Maison du Midi – Paraza on the Canal du Midi Spacious village house with stunning views
of the 150m2 Great for holidays. The tranquillity of the Canal du Midi will greet you every morning from your covered terrace.The village has three chateaux producing great deep red wines.You have an uninterrupted view of the vineyards and the Pyrenesse mountains beyond. Maison du Midi is a delightful and spacious property set on the edge of the sleepy village of Paraza just minutes from the town of Lezignan and just a few miles from the larger towns of Narbonne and Carcassonne and the historic village of Minerve. Centrally located for everything you need. The house has been totally refurburbished and will be ready to rent in July 2008. Paraza is a unique village in the Aude department of the Languedoc, lies on the Canal du Midi with a back drop of the black mountains behind. To the north the hills rise to meet the densely wooded Parc National Haut Languedoc; to the south the open garrigue descends to the vine-covered plains around Narbonne (15 mins), with the Mediterranean a further 10 minutes from Narbonne. The area is renowned for its wildlife, birds, innumerable varieties of butterflies and of course, boating on the canal. The village itself is surrounded by beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers. Your neighbours in the village are mostly French and are very friendly. Paraza is lovely for cycling and walking and driving to the top of a valley that gives panoramic views over the Minervois and the Corbieres to the Pyrenees beyond. Ground floor The living room incorporates an American
style kitchen The downstairs guest room with it’s own shower room with toilet with door to cellar and workshop. Cooking and water heating are by electric and heating is by a new oil fired boiler which is in the cellar. First floor Family Bath room with bath WC and washbasin. Bedroom 4 - Master bedroom with it’s own WC and basin Second Floor Terrace room with kitchenette and the most fabulous views you will ever see in the region and separate area for further guest bedroom. 5th bedroom area (if required) There are many excellent restaurants in the immediate area Activities Bird Watching, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Mountain biking, Rambling, Rock climbing, Sightseeing, Swimming, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring Minerve - A few miles away and a major tourist
attraction with its history of the burning of the Cathars
and the siege by Simon de Montfort. Beaches - 10 minutes from Narbonne is Gruissan my favourite beach village with three beaches and the scene of the film ' Betty Blue' Etangs -Along the coast there are lakes that are a sanctuary for birds and boating enthusiasts. Look for the pink flamingoes. Walkers/Hikers Stunning views of the hills as well as the Pyrenees from the top of the hills. Shopping - CARREFOUR shopping complex in Narbonne and markets everywhere in the local villages - one for every day of the week Wine and Olive Tasting - Everywhere!!! Tourist Train - From Bize Minervois into Narbonne and return - a good day out without the car. Canal du Midi - Monsieur Riquet's wonderful construction running from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. Le Somail is 10 mins from Paraza and here you can hire boats, cycle or walk the tree-lined Canal.
Getting there By air: Ryanair offer discounted flights to Carcassonne, Montpelier, Nimes, Girona and Perpignan from many UK airports. BA go to Toulouse from Birmingham and Montpelier from London Gatwick and Heathrow. BMI BABY go from East Midland and Birmingham to Toulouse. Flybe have just started up and have new routes to Perpignan and Gerona. By train: Many of our clients travel to Narbonne station. They travel on the TGV or on the sleeper. By car: The fastest we have travelled is ten hours from Calais. On the way back we take it easy along the A71 (the Meridien Vert) and stop at Orleans). We also show guests properties in the
region that are available for purchase Examples are: To book any of these properties please contact the English owner:
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