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| Property List | Holidays in the Corbières Aude, Languedoc Apartment "La Rocheuse" St Martin des Puits, near Lagrasse 1 bedroom, sleeps 2 |
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our apartment Situated in the Languedoc is the department of Aude where the Corbière hills stretch between Perpignan in the south, Carcassonne in the north and Narbonne and the Mediterranean to the east. We are Diane and David Davey and we live in the tiny hilltop village of St Martin des Puits; at the very heart of the Haute Corbières. Here we own two holiday gites; La Garrigue for four guests and La Rocheuse for two. Click Here to see the details for La Garrigue Both gites are available all year round, so if mid-summer is too hot for you, why not try spring when the aroma of the new plants is breathtaking, or autumn when the days are warm and the hill walking perfect, or maybe a longer winter break, when the weather can be superb. La
Rocheuse takes its
name from the rock face upon which the house is built.
Here and there the rocks rise from the floor where they
have been skilfully incorporated into the décor. La
Rocheuse is the ground floor of our ancient stone house. The spacious,
eat-in kitchen is fully
equipped with full size The sitting room enjoys superb views, there is a settee and two easy chairs plus a study corner with fold down desk. For entertainment there is a supply of books, videos ,satellite TV, and a DVD/CD player. The pretty
bedroom with its low ceilings
and beams looks We are unable to supply cot linen All the rooms have electric
heating and full insulation ensuring that you stay warm
in the winter and cool in the summer. All linen is
supplied. If you require a cot or high chair please let
us know when you book (there is no charge for this, but
we cannot supply cot linen). La Rocheuse is part of an old building, there are steps between all rooms, doorways are low and the bedroom ceiling is 1.78m with lower beams. Prices and booking information
*Winter rates are plus electricity at cost Prices include a grocery starter pack, and all linen except beach towels Booking. About our region This is an area steeped in
history and was the home of There is superb walking and
mountain biking, beautiful rivers and gorges and the
Canal du Midi. Nearby, you will find the sun drenched,
golden Mediterranean beaches, with many opportunities to
swim, sail and windsurf. Lagrasse 15 minutes drive from St Martin des Puits is the medieval town of Lagrasse, with its ancient Abbey, one of the outposts of the Carolingian civilization (Frankish Catalonia). The Abbey is well worth a visit as is the town with its good selection of shops. In the summer the river is dammed and provides a safe swimming area for children and adults. Carcassonne Understandably “The Cité” is a World Heritage Site. Its history goes back some 1700 years. The restorations early last century, although somewhat Disneyesque, enable us today to enjoy the largest fortress in Europe. There are ample restaurants for lunch and an abundance of souvenir shops. This is a day out that we are sure you will enjoy. The Mediterranean The best of the Mediterranean beaches are no more than an hour away, and what a choice. From the relaxing “Le Franqui” and charming “Collioure” in the south, to the bustle of “Gruissan” and “Narbonne Plage” to the North. There is something for everyone from swimming to kite-boarding, or you could just take a book and try sunbathing. After all you’re here to relax. Rennes-Le-Chateau Father Béranger Sauniére and his sudden wealth in 1891 has put Rennes le Château well and truly on the tourist map. The story has spawned several books, most famously, Holy Blood and Holy Grail which in turn formed the basis for “The De Vinci Code” While in the area visit the Musée des Dinosaurs at Espéraza, then on to Alet –les-Bains and back via Limoux. The Cathar Castles Close by are some of the most stunning of the Cathar Castles. Termes, one of the “five sons of Carcassonne”, is just 15 minutes drive. The other four, Aguilar, Peyrepertuse, Puilaurens and Quéribus are all an easy drive through some spectacular scenery. While on the Cathar route be sure to drive through the Gorges de Galamus and visit the Hermitage de St-Antoine. The Canal Du Midi Another world
heritage site. This one stretching from Toulouse to the
Mediterranean, was built in the 17th century and although
no longer a commercial waterway, today it is home to a
thriving pleasure boat industry. Walk or cycle on the
many miles of tow path, shaded by Plane trees and stop
for lunch at a canal side restaurant. There are day boats
for hire at many of the canal centres. The Canal du Midi
is truly a magnificent example of waterway civil
engineering. Ryanair offer low cost flights to:
Norfolkline (Dover – Dunkerque), Speedferries (Dover – Boulogne) and Eurotunnel offer low cost channel crossings. The French Autoroutes are superb, we are 30 minutes from the A61. Allow about 12 hours minimum for your trip down. We would suggest that you have a night's stopover on the way. Whichever way you come avoid Paris at all costs. For further details please visit the owner's website at: Should you wish to
book or have any questions then
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the Cathars. You
will find stunning castles perched on limestone crags,
medieval towns and villages where you can taste the
result of 2000 years of wine production.