Le Figuier in Nevian , Aude

Private swimming pool, CD player, satellite T.V. DVD and video player with a selection of popular movies and novels.

4 ring electric hob, full oven, microwave, washing machine, iron, ironing board, hoover, fridge freezer.

Explore the nearby Abbaye de Fontfroid, visit the local markets, take a boat or a bike along the Canal du Midi (World Heritage Site) visit the amazing Cathar castles, the medieval walled Cite de Carcassonne, Sigean Wildlife Reserve, Espace de Liberte in Narbonne with its Olympic sized pool, ice-skating, bowling, miles and miles of Mediterranean beaches. Or try canoeing in Rocquebrun,dine on delicious seafood in the quaint village of Bages, take a daytrip to Collioure the jewel of the Cote Emmeraud, the elegant and sophisticated city of Montpellier (an hour away) or just relax beside the pool with a glass of wine at one euro per litre from the village wine co-op. The village has it's own grocery shop, butcher/deli, bakery and pizza restaurant/café.

Situated in a friendly village surrounded by the Corbiere vineyards you will find our charming village house and pool. The village of Nevian is approx 10 k from the historic city of Narbonne with its famous indoor market, cultural sights and plentiful restaurants and within half an hour's drive of many long and sandy Mediterranean beaches.

The house is a typical maison de village on three levels, complete with terracotta floor tiles and exposed wooden beams.

The property is accessed through a beautifully shady and secluded private front courtyard with palm tree, leading to the kitchen/living area with a newly fitted kitchen featuring hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, iron, ironingboard and all the usual crockery and utensils needed to make this a home away from home.

The living area has comfortable seating, satellite t.v., dvd and video player, selection of novels, movies and board games.

Upstairs on the first floor is a bright and spacious double bedroom with vanity sink unit and adjoining shower/wc room. On the top floor is the second bedroom which has three single beds, exposed roof beams and adjoining full bathroom.

Back downstairs, double French doors lead to a lovely spacious patio area shaded by colourful Oleander and leafy Fig trees, with all you need for alfresco dining including, of course, a barbeque. A gate from the patio leads on to the pool area with sunloungers and deck chairs for soaking up the sun on long sunny days.( Pool is open from mid May-mid Sept).

The village has its own bakery, shop,pizzeria , charcuterie and wine co-op where you are very welcome to taste and buy the villages own wines.

Trains may be heard on occasion from the local line.

What previous guests have said;
'We had a fantastic stay here. The accommodation has been perfect, lots of character to the house and the pool has been a big bonus...we are sad to leave and hope you enjoy your stay as much as we have.'
J family, Surrey, 2008

'We had the best holiday ever...the house, the place and the people are beautiful'
L and L Sutton, England, 2008

'We had a great two weeks holiday here. The house is great with everything you'll need. The location is superb, it is not far to drive anywhere'
B family, Dublin, Sept 2008

'We had a fantastic holiday, the house was perfect. The kids adored the pool and the village was great. We liked it so much we would like to book the same week again next year?
S Family France July 2009

'We had a wonderful holiday in Névian. Your house is absolutely charming and so well equipped! Everything one could need is there. The garden and pool are great, as well as the bedrooms and kitchen and inner-space. And we enjoyed everything very much. The cities and beautiful environment.'
S. Family, Netherlands August, 2009.

We really enjoyed our stay. We made full use of the pool and barbeque and enjoyed lovely weather.The locals are/ were very friendly and welcoming. We had a great experience.
E O'R Kildare, Ireland Sept 2009