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La Souqueto
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| Nearest village/town: |
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Mirepeisset
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| Nearest airport: |
Carcassonne |
| Drive time away: |
60 mins |
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| Drive time from beach: |
35 mins |
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At your disposal in La Souqueto are: computer with (free) internet access and printer, roof terrace for private relaxation, outdoor patio, equipped art studio, libraries (covering art, food and wine, travel, literature, poetry, philosophy, interior design and architecture). The village itself has swimming (lake and river behind the house), tennis courts, petanque and horseriding facilities, cycling, walking and cruising along the Canal du Midi (bikes and boats for hire locally)...
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Beaches (with windsurfing facilities) at 35 minutes, many cultural interests and foodie destinations within 10 or 20 minutes of the house... Narbonne and Beziers 20 minutes by car, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Montpellier within an hour's drive... (see also full description).
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| Property's name: |
La Souqueto |
| Type of property: |
House |
| Size of property: |
5 rooms
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| Minimum stay: |
No minimum |
| Situation: |
In a village or hamlet
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| Department: |
Aude |
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| Outside space? |
Courtyard or Terrace |
| Pool: |
No |
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Maximum price per room per night:
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€65 |
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Minimum price per room per night:
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€40 |
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Pricing notes:
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| Stylishly decorated Maison Bourgeoise, combining the old with the new... 40 to 65 euros (depending on the room) for a double room including a splendid breakfast. Towels and toiletries supplied. |
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| Croissants with homemade preserves, freshly made coffee, tea or hot chocolate, yoghurt and seasonal fruits, and almost always a seasonal treat in the form of a tart or cake. |
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| Children: |
Welcome |
| Pets: |
By arrangement |
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none |
| Baby sitting: |
By arrangement |
| Other meals: |
By arrangement |
| Smoking: |
In limited areas |
| Parking situation: |
Carpark nearby |
| Aircon: |
Yes |
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La Souqueto (named after the vines that shade both the front and the back of the house) is a sensitively restored and renovated, ancient village house, decorated with a mixture of old and new.
The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and there is plenty to stimulate body, mind and senses. Breakfast is copious and homemade, often including a seasonal treat. The libraries and studio provide oodles of artistic inspiration and there is a roof terrace and small patio for private relaxation. Rooms are pretty and toiletries, hairdryers and towels are provided. There's free wifi internet access (and a printer) as well as free parking nextdoor.
Evening meals are available by arrangement but there are also two good restaurants within walking distance (one almost nextdoor and one overlooking the river).
The river and small lake (La Garenne) are excellent for safe swimming and are within minutes walk of the house; Canal du Midi at a delightful 15 minute stroll. The village also has horse riding, tennis and petanque, and bicycles and boats are for hire locally.
Located in a Minervois village between Carcassonne and Beziers, La Souqueto is an ideal base for those who want to explore the central Languedoc with its medieval villages, ancient towns and cities, Cathar strongholds and the Canal du Midi.
Beaches (with windsurfing facilities) 35 minutes by car, hiking (both easy and rigorous) and cycling opportunities are all around, whilst the wilds of the Black Mountains are within an hour; Narbonne is 15 mins by car, Carcassonne 40 mins, whilst Perpignan and Montpellier are about an hour's drive away.
Mirepeisset is surrounded by interesting foodie destinations, many of which welcome visitors for guided tours, tastings and demonstrations. Sample different oils and olives at a still-active olive press, 12 unique honeys from a passionate beekeeper, or watch cheese being made at an exquisitely located goatfarm.
The area is of course also scattered with dedicated winemakers that still make their wines by hand, and Narbonne's covered food market rivals the Boqueria in Barcelona.
An hour's drive will also get you to quaint fishing villages, the famous salt pans of Gruissan and the oysterbeds of Bouzigues.
And in winter, the ski slopes are a mere one and a half hours away.
On the artistic side there is also plenty to keep you busy: the famous Patchwork museum in a neighbouring village, or modern art galleries in Bages and Lezignan. Narbonne's modern theatre offers a daily changing list of events ranging from classic and experimental plays to concerts by artist from all around the world.
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