La Grange, South of France Holiday Rental, Gated Pool, Air-Con, Walk to River Beach and Restaurants [HE083A]

South of France holiday rental, Provencal Style Farmhouse with fenced pool next to the River in Roquebrun, Languedoc sleeps 8 to 10

Situated in the picturesque village of Roquebrun, within the beautiful Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc, this spacious 4 bedroom, 4 en suite bathroom holiday property offers the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday in this charming region of Languedoc in Southern France. 

The village of Roquebrun is set against the stunning back drop of mountains with the river Orb running close to its edge. The characterful old houses of the village seem to tumble down towards the river, and the whole place is surrounded by vineyards. The 10th century Cathar tower, recently restored, stands like a sentinel above the village.

The setting is wonderful, and you can literally spend your holiday in the South of France here without going too far, sunbathe on the river beach, visit the local vineyards, eat in the very good local restaurants (all within a short walking distance), canoeing/kayaking, and walking. This is one of the most perfect locations for a family holiday, and for children of all ages.

This 4 bedroom holiday villa in the South of France is very well equipped for family holidays

Dishwasher
American fridge/freezer
Electric Oven and Hob
Microwave
Blender
Hand mixer
Electric kettle
Toaster
Coffee maker
Nespresso coffee machine

Washing machine in laundry room
Vaccumn cleaner

Flatscreen TV (French satellite only) with DVD player
Internet available

2 portable fans

Iron and Ironing Board
Hairdryer (1)

Cots and High Chairs available

Air-conditioning (in all rooms except the ground floor bedroom and the annexe).

Garden furniture, including two outside tables to seat 10, and 9 sun loungers

Weber charcoal BBQ

Car Parking – there are two places behind the house, guests must take care not to block the entrance gate and doors of the neighbours. There is also street parking.

Roquebrun holiday villa with pool

The garden covers 300m2 with a fenced and alarmed private pool apprx 12m x 6m x 1.2-1.6m.

There is ample garden furniture for taking in the sunshine in the private garden, with its 200 year old pine and mimosa and olive trees. The lawn that covers part of the garden provides a perfect area for children to play or to relax in the sunshine.  At the back of the garden there is an old chapel, owned by the family that once owned the entire wine domaine, surrounded by oleander, lemon and rose bushes.

The garden has tables and seating for outdoor dining and a charcoal BBQ, perfect for spending a family evening together whilist on holiday in the South of France.

Car Parking – there are two places behind the house, guests must take care not to block the entrance gate and doors of the neighbours. There is also street parking.

The area around this holiday villa is just perfect for a relaxing family holiday in the South of France. During the summer months there is a canoe/kayaking service run from the riverbank, and a lovely child friendly swimming area in the river and pebbled/stone beach area. There are rock pools and mini rapids for the children to safely explore and play. The bus service to the local town of St Chinian and city of Beziers is frequent.

SURROUNDING AREA

The surrounding area is equally stunning, with lots to do. There is canoeing, kayaking, fishing, walking, climbing, golf, horse riding and wine tasting on the doorstep, and the beaches of the Mediterranean are just 30 mins away.

The thriving market town of St Chinian is 10 mins away with larger supermarket, cafes, banks, garage and a splendid twice weekly market selling local food produce, and handicraft.

Pezenas apprx 35 mins - beautiful medieval and Renaissance centre with many galleries and working craft shops such as glass blowers and jewellers. Several good restaurants. Colourful market on Saturday mornings.

Mediterranean beaches are apprx 30 kms away - Valras, Vias, Portiragnes, Cap d'Agde, Grau d'Agde and Marseillan are just some.

Agde apprx 30 km. Old historic town and fishing port, founded by the Ancient Greeks. Nice market, excellent seafood restaurants.

Cap d'Agde apprx 35 km. 'Aqualand' (huge water-slides, etc.) 27-hole golf course.

Beziers apprx 30 km Large market town, renowned for its colourful 'Feria' in August (street music, carnival, bull-fights).

Lac du Salagou apprx 25 km to the north. Lake surrounded by spectacular red volcanic hills. Watersports.
Nearby is Cirque de Mourreze, an extraordinary 'chaos' of dolomitic towers and ravines.

St Guilhem-le-Desert apprx 45 km. Beautiful Medieval village and abbey in dramatic gorge landscape.

Narbonne apprx 60 km. Once the capital of Roman Gaul. Famous cathedral.

Montpellier apprx 70 km. Attractive university town.

Carcassonne appx 125 km. Large fortified medieval town, a UNESCO site. Nimes apprx 110 km. Roman temple and amphitheater.

Perpignan apprx 125km Palace of Kings of Mallorca.

For more information about this South of France region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide

ACCESS

For information on reaching Languedoc, please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports are at:

Beziers - Ryanair from Bristol, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh.

Carcassonne - (Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Cork and Dublin) - apprx 1 hr drive

Montpellier (international flights worldwide).
Flights to Gatwick and Luton via Easyjet and to Leeds/Bradford on Ryanair.

Perpignan (Ryanair to Stansted, Birmingham, Flybe - Southampton.

Nimes (Ryanair to Stansted, Luton, East Midlands and Liverpool).

Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) also have International and transatlantic flights.

Gerona (Spain) Ryanair to various UK airports

Railway:
Beziers and Agde have railway stations with nearby car rental.
Paris to Montpellier is 4hrs by TGV (Train Grande Vitesse).

Road: 
800 km south of Paris (about 7 hours drive non-stop) 
1010 km south of Calais (about 9 hours drive non-stop)

This South of France holiday villa is ideally situated:-

Baker apprx 200m walk 
Grocer apprx 200m walk 
Supermarket - small in the village (apprx 2 minute walk),
Hypermarkets in St Chinian (about 10 kms) and Bedarieux (12 kms)
Cafe-bar 3 minute walk

Restaurants - 3 excellent restaurants.

Le Petit Nice is literally 300mts walk, with a fabulous terrace overlooking the river Orb and the river beach as well as a splendid old Mill. Traditional cuisine and very good value for money.

There is a family Pizzeria in the village, which has won lots of regional awards. It's called 'Oui, Oui'.

Another gastronomique 'auberge' about 1 minute walk.

An excellent new Tapas bar and wine 'cave' where you can taste all the award winning excellent wines which also has music evenings on the terrace overlooking the river. (open May to October)

Le Lezard Bleu at Vieussan is also worth a visit - apprx 4kms.

Canoe hire 300 mts walk - river Orb - fantastic family day out - you can either do as little as 5 kms or a whole day descent from Mons la Trival, 15 kms.

Golf - 15 minute drive - (Lamalou les Bains - 9 holes)

Riding - Centre Equestre - Lamalou les Bains

Tennis courts - municipal courts 5 minute walk

Windsurf - Valras plage - 40 minute drive

Bike hire - St Chinian, Beziers, Pezenas
River beach - in front of the house Gorge swimming in either Gorge d'Eric or Gorge de Colombieres

Beaches:
45 kms (40 minute drive) - variety of good beaches - Vias, Valras Plage, Portiragnes plage, Cap d'Agde.

There are stoney beaches on the River Orb too.

Jardin Mediteranée, nestles at the top of the village of Roquebrun just beneath the 10th century Cathar tower, recently restored.  Famous for it's Mimosa varieties (splendid when in flower - Roquebrun even has a 'Mimosa Festival' in February) as well as amazing cacti and other Mediterranean rock plants, it is definitely worth a visit.