Maison Larimar - Village house with fantastic views near Narbonne
House with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
Want a nicely-presented village house with a fantastic view to the Pyrenees in the distance? This great 3-storey village house for 4 with a super roof terrace could be for you...
The most fantastic feature of this lovely, centre of village house is the view from the roof terrace - you can see the rooftops and church of the ancient, sleepy village of Paraza, the River Aude valley and vineyards, the Canal du Midi and, in the distance, the Pyrenees. This must be one of the best views in the village!
It is ideally situated for sightseeing in this lovely region and is approximately halfway between Narbonne and the Mediterranean beaches, and the medieval city of Carcassonne. This is an excellent area if you enjoy walking and cycling, and cycle hire is available in the village.
Just a few minutes walk from the Canal, in a quiet narrow street, near the church, is this welcoming 3-storey house, well-maintained and decorated.
As you enter this bright and airy house, the bedrooms and shower room are on the first floor level. Bedroom 1 is a double room with ample storage and hanging; Bedroom 2 has a high level single bed and a sofa bed that can be used as a further single or double bed if your prefer. The shower room has a shower, washbasin and WC. There's a further separate WC on this floor too.
Up the staircase, you'll find the main living area with a well equipped kitchen, a dining table seating 4, two comfortable sofas, international satellite TV, a DVD player and a stereo system.
Another short staircase takes you to the 3rd floor level and the fantastic roof terrace, with table, reclining chairs, parasol and barbecue. You can sunbathe here, or just enjoy the lovely view, eat al fresco, or drink a glass of wine (or two!) on a warm evening watching the stars appear in the night sky.
The village of Paraza has its own interesting features with two chateaux, several wine-producers, and of course the canal, interesting in itself, and often busy with passing boats. There is an excellent canal side bar and restaurant, and another cafe in the village - both open from spring to autumn. There is a village shop selling day-to-day necessities and several vans delivering meat, fish and greengrocery into the village. Other local villages such as Ventenac, Canet and Roubia offer further shops and facilities, as do the local towns of Lezignan Corbieres and Olonzac, both within 10 minutes drive.
Facilities for this holiday house in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne - 45 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Paraza - 5 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Paraza - 5 mins
Nearest Beach:
Gruissan Plage - 35 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Carcassonne - 45 kms
Location Type:
Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Winter heating: Is available, but is not included in the rental cost. Please enquire the price if considering a low season rental.
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, CD System, Tennis Court. A tennis court an boulodrome are available in the village.
Outside:
Terrace, BBQ, Garden Furniture. A private roof terrace on the 3rd floor with a fantastic view. There's a table and reclining chairs with cushions for al fresco eating and a parasol.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Please note that the house is on 3 storeys.
Local activities in and around Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
In Paraza, you can play boules and there's a tennis court, but remember to bring your equipment! Boat trips on the Canal du Midi can be enjoyed at Homps, Trebes and Carcassonne. It's a great area for walking and cycling here either in the shade of the plane trees alongside the Canal du Midi, or for the more adventurous up in the Montagne Noir. Cycle hire is available in the village.
All types of watersports can be enjoyed at the coast at Gruissan or Narbonne-Plage and the coastal lagoons are very popular for wind-surfing. You can enjoy a round of golf at Carcassonne or Beziers.
In Narbonne, there's an extensive leisure centre 'Espace Liberte' with an Olympic size swimming pool and 10pin bowling.
There is an abundance of attractions in this area - it's hard to know where to start. But a visit to this area would not be complete without a trip to the medieval city of Carcassonne, the lively and attractive town of Narbonne, the Canal du Midi, the beach resorts of Gruissan and Narbonne-Plage, the vineyards of the Minervois and Corbieres, Minerve, the abbeys at Fontfroide and Lagrasse and the Cathar Castles.
Children and adults alike will enjoy a day at the African Nature Reserve at Sigean where you can see over 3000 species of animals in close-to-nature surroundings. You can also buy the local wine direct from the many 'domaines' and 'cahteaux' in the area - many of whom will offer you a wine-tasting - you just need to decide who is driving first!
The Markets of the region are colourful, varied and full of local seasonal produce. Locally to Paraza they can be found at Olonzac on a Tuesday morning, Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday morning and in Narbonne - outdoor markets on a Thursday and Sunday morning and a superb indoor market in Les Halles every day except Sunday until 1.00pm.
The village of Paraza lies just 20-25 minutes north west of Narbonne. The nearest motorway exits are No: 38 Narbonne Sud on the A9 Languedocienne or No: 25 - Lezignan Corbieres on the A61.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Mar - 31 Mar 2009
£344.00
€378.40
$516.00
1 Apr - 30 Jun 2009
£448.00
€492.80
$672.00
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2009
£619.00
€680.90
$928.50
1 Sep - 1 Nov 2009
£448.00
€492.80
$672.00
Rental Notes: Telephone: There is no telephone here though there is a telephone box in the village.
Winter heating: Is available, but is not included in the rental cost. Please enquire the price if considering a low season rental from October to the end of April.
Electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.
End-of-stay cleaning: is included in the rental cost.
Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost.
Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of £150, or the equivalent in Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Cange over day: Normally Saturday, but may flexible out of high season according to availability - please enquire
Long weekend stays and mini-breaks: Are available out of high season, subject to availability - please enquire.
Pets: are not permitted at this house - sorry.
Smoking: is not permitted in this house – sorry.
Guestbook
"Very good, clean (!), comfortable and exactly as described on the website. We were very satisfied with the accommodation. Sept 2007.
" - Miss P, Scotland.
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Owner joined site on:
11 December 2006
Property listed since:
07 November 2007
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