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Apartments In An Ancient Languedoc Priory
Pézenas near Béziers, in the Herault, South France
1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, sleeping 2, 4 or 6 people.
Prieuré de Saint Martial
The Priory is situated in a peaceful park amongst a sea of vines, woods and fields in the beautiful Languedoc countryside, 5 kms from Pézenas and 20 kms from Béziers and the Mediterranean coast. Dating mainly from the 18th century, still with the remains of its 8th century Roman and 15th century medieval origins, the Priory has been carefully restored into a harmonious mix of modern comfort and old charm.
The ten apartments are spread throughout the complex of buildings that make up the Priory. They each have their own small private garden or terrace equipped with teak garden furniture and a barbecue and are individually decorated and furnished with 18th and 19th century country furniture, scattered with carpets and the works of young, contemporary painters. There are two large swimming pools, one with a children's pool, both heated outside the summer months. The third pool is a 4 x 8 metre heated indoor pool, maintained at a temperature of 25 degrees all year round. There is also a sauna for 8 people. All the apartments have television and kitchens equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine, an oven and hob, a fridge/freezer or fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, coffee maker and kettle, toaster and ironing facilities. Nine of the ten apartments have central heating.
All the apartments have television and kitchens equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine, an oven and hob, a fridge/freezer or fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, coffee maker and kettle, toaster and ironing facilities. Nine of the ten apartments have central heating. La Terrasse has a living room with a fireplace and a kitchen/dining area. There are three bedrooms, one double and two twin, and a bathroom and a shower room with separate wc. The terrace overlooks one of the pools. It sleeps 6 people. La Galerie also has three bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and a double bedroom, plus a bathroom and a shower room. There is an open plan living room with a kitchen/dining area and a superb fireplace. The garden looks onto the courtyard. It too sleeps up to 6 people. Le Ramonettage is on two floors and has a living room with a kitchen/dining area overlooking the courtyard. There is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, a bathroom and shower room. The apartment sleeps 4 people. Le Préau has two bedrooms, a double and a twin, plus a bathroom. The living room has a kitchen/dining area and there is a terrace looking onto the courtyard. It sleeps 4 people. La Chapelle is a studio with a double bed in the pretty little chapel. There is a bathroom, and a living room with a kitchenette/dining area and it has a terrace looking out onto the courtyard. Sleeps 2 people. Le Chapitre is a large studio on two levels. It has a double bed on one level and a kitchenette with a corner dining area and living room area with a fireplace on on the other. There is a private garden and it accommodates 2 people. Les Matins has a double bedroom, a bathroom and a living room/dining room with a fireplace, bench bed and kitchenette. It has a small private garden and can sleep2/3 people. Les Laudes has a double bedroom, bathroom and living room/dining area with a fireplace, a bench bed and kitchenette. It has a garden and sleeps 2/3 people. Le Pigeonnier has a pleasant terrace, a double bedroom and a living room with a bench bed, a dining area and kitchenette. It sleeps 2/3 people. Les 4 Saisons has a double bedroom, bathroom and living room with kitchenette, plus terrace. Sleeps 2 people.
The Area
Pézenas is an attractive market town and a great favourite with everyone. Once the prosperous seat of the ruling council of Languedoc with a busy cultural life that attracted some of the great writers and thinkers of the day, the centre of the town with its elaborate mansions has hardly changed since the 16th century. There is a wonderful Saturday morning market full of fresh local produce, sometimes plants and flowers, cheeses, meats and seafood, and of course wine. There are cafés and bistros, a variety of shops, antiques shops where you can often find a bargain and, in the oldest part of town, several craft shops. The old Roman town of Béziers is the thriving centre for Languedoc wines with ample opportunity to sample a large variety of good, often excellent wines, both in the caves and directly at the vineyards around it. Lively and energetic with a great love of sport, rugby in particular, the town also has a relaxed southern air about it. The Canal du Midi, which links the Mediterranean with the Atlantic, runs through the town and you can take a cruise or hire a boat for the day, or walk or cycle for miles under the plane trees along the towpath. Béziers has different markets every week and the main covered market is open daily. If there is a chance, St Guilhem-le-Désert is well worth a visit. It is strikingly situated along the the side of a tumbling stream that runs under houses, through gardens and down to the gorge of the River Hérault. The land behind the village is completely enclosed by steep slopes rising up to cliffs, known locally as the Bout du Monde - the End of the World. Each summer there is a month of classical music concerts in the huge Abbey Church there. Travel Information
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All prices are per week Saturday to Saturday arriving at 4pm departing at 10am Extra person - €50 (€100 in July & August) Linen and towels and pool towels provided Extra cleaning and baby-sitting can be provided on request We regret that cannot accept animals A deposit of 25 % is requested on booking with the remainder paid 6 weeks before arrival, together with a returnable damage deposit of €305 Eurocard, Mastercard, Visa & American Express accepted
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