Maison Austin in Crespian , Gard

• Boule Court in Village. Boule set provided. • Tennis Court 5/10 Min walk away - membership may be required to play. Some rackets are available. • No TV. • Small radio/cassette player. • Bikes available - ask for details. • Sun loungers and Parasol for terrace. • Selection of books available.

Fully equipped including: Oven Fridge Small Freezer Microwave Kettle Cutlery Pans Plates etc

• Historic Sites: The legacy of the Roman occupation can be seen in the Pont du Gard, a World Heritage site, and the arena at Nimes. The walled city of Aigues Mortes saw the embarkation of the 7th Crusade, led by Louis XI. The palace of the Popes at Avignon bears witness to the schism in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Musee Cevenol at Le Vigan celebrates Protestant resistance led by the Camisards in the 18th century. • The Coast: The Cote du Languedoc enjoys 300 days of sunshine every year and it offers a dazzling array of seaside delights. In the old port of Sete you can sample the fish restaurants or take an excursion on the Canal du Midi. For family fun, watersports and aquatic entertainment, Cap d'Agde is in a class of its own. And if you want big beaches, sea trips and summer fiestas, look no further than La Grande Motte or Le Grau du Roi. • National Parks: A half hour car ride from Crespian will take you to the Cevennes mountains or the flat Camargue delta. If you follow R.L.Stevenson's "Travels with a Donkey" in the dramatic scenery of the Cevennes, you may catch a glimpse of a wild boar or a short-toed eagle. A different kind of wild life inhabits the Camargue - pink flamingos on the lagoons, herds of white horses, and black bulls bred specially for the "Course de cocade."

Overview:
• 12th Century village house
with large vaulted living room.
• Fully equipped kitchen area.
• Outside steps leading to sunny terrace.
• Two bedrooms
• Sleeps 3 to 4
• Cot and high chair
• Linen and Towels provided.
• Shower / WC / Washing Machine
• Parking space in private courtyard
• Vans call regularly with bread,
groceries fruit and vegetables.
• Supermarkets in Sommieres and Quissac (12km).
• Pets welcome

Village profile:
The name of the village is thought to come from a Roman notable called Crispus, who settled in the area after the invasion of Gaul by Julius Ceasar. It was formerly an agricultural village which
still produces wine from its vineyards.

There are many medieval stone buildings
remaining in the village and surrounding area.

Food & Drink:
Local shops are available in the neighbouring villages of Vic-le-Fesq and Cannes (about 1km). If you wish to sample local produce try the wines
at Fontanes or the honey at Montmirat.

Outdoor Activities:
You can play tennis or boules in the village orcool off in the swimming pools at Quissac and Sommieres.

The countryside around the village is delightful for walking, especially near sunset. You can explore the hills on a network of paths which cross the 'garrigues' - scrubland covered by dwarf shrubs of Kermes oak, tufts of thyme and lavender, rockroses and pasture land scorched by the sun.