The pretty village of Roubia on the edge of the Minervois wine region. Canal du Midi between Carcassonne and Beziers.
THE CANAL DU MIDI IS PARTICULARLY PRETTY BETWEEN AGDE AND CARCASSONNE
There is nothing better be it Spring, Summer, or Autumn, to saunter along the Canal du Midi along its banks, or on its canal. The eloquent bends of this world heritage treasure (UNESCO) are pleasing to all. Each village or town that borders the Canal is full of interest and charm. There are numerous restaurants, and eateries on its banks, as well as in the neighbouring villages. Roubia is one of these - with 2 restaurants - one at the center of the village - La Forchette Folle, now under new management, with an atractive dining area in and out; and Lou Mercat, a general store and pizzaria grillade that offers good food at reasonable prices - with the additional feature of being on the canal with views. The church too, which is often open, is something of an architectural question mark with windows in its ceiling, and an unusual tower.
One of the best ways to experience the Canal du Midi is to rent or hire a canal boat from Boat Rentals France that has ports in Carcassonne, Agde, and Port Somail.
| HOLIDAY RENTALS IN
AND AROUND ROUBIA AND THE CANAL DU MIDI |
2010 Canal du Midi Minervois South France
House, villa, and gite property rentals |
Prices, Seasons, are approximate and are shown as a guide for a weekly rental (usually).
For correct information check individual listings |
Low
Season |
Mid
Season |
High
Season |
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Belle
Roubia
Roubia |
Sleeps 10. Swimming
Pool. Garden. Walk to Restaurant Café Bar in On Canal du Midi village. |
£550
$815
€585 |
£750
$1,110
€795 |
£1,100
$1,630
€1,165 |
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Belle
Bize
Bize Minervois |
Sleeps 6.
Roof Terrace. Natural swimming pool. Wifi Internet. Restaurants |
£290
$420
€320 |
£390
$565
€430 |
£490
$710
€540 |
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Maison
d'Etre,
Paraza |
Sleeps 8
+ 1 baby. Swimming Pool. Restaurants in
village. On Canal du Midi |
£600
$1,000
€665 |
£600
$1,000
€665 |
£1,200
$2,000
€1,325 |
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La Souqueto
Mirepeisset, nr Narbonne |
Bed and Breakfast. Roof terrace. Walk to restaurants, cafés, river swimming. Cookery and art courses available. Near Canal du Midi. |
from €50
per night |
from €50
per night |
from €50
per night |
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Villa
Midi
Ventenac |
Sleeps 8
+ Baby. Swimming pool. Overlooking the Canal du Midi. Walk to restaurants |
email |
£1,045
$1,530
€1,100 |
£1,425
$2,085
€1,500 |
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Villa
Mandalay
Salleles d'Aude |
Sleeps
6. Swimming Pool. Garden
Restaurants and Roman pottery museum near. |
ask
|
£750
$1,025
€ 800 |
£1,405
$ 1,920
€ 1,500 |
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Poussines,
Pepieux | Email
inquiry |
Sleeps 10. Swimming
Pool. 4 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Nr
Carcassonne |
£800
$1,200
€925 |
£800
$1,200
€925 |
£1,850
$2,765
€2,065 |
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Maison des Pierres Dorées
Oupia, near Olonzac |
Sleeps 4. Private Courtyard. Restaurant in village. 2 mins to markets, shops, cafe bars at Olonzac. Lake swimming 10 mins. Med Beaches 40 mins. |
£425
$710
€475 |
£500
$835
€560 |
£650
$1,085
€725 |
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Villa
Los Pinos
Argeliers |
Sleeps 6
+ baby. Swimming Pool, not overlooked. Village:
cafe, shops. On Canal du Midi |
£500
$725
€544 |
£500
$725
€544 |
£975
$1,415
€1,060 |
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Estival
Ste Valiere
|
Sleeps 6-7. Swimming
Pool. Restaurant in village. Also Cottage: sleeps 4 -5, & Studio - sleeps 2-3 (Costs Less!) |
£250
$365
€280 |
£375
$545
€415 |
£650
$950
€725 |
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Languedoc Gites
Olonzac | Email
inquiry |
Sleeps
4 and 6. 2 Rentals. Both with roof terraces. Wi-Fi internet access. 5
mins swimming. Lively minervois village. |
£260
$480
€325 |
£335
$625
€425 |
£435
$810
€550 |
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La
Bateliere
Capestang |
Sleeps 6. Terrace,
over looks Canal du Midi. Walk to 6 restaurants!
Good Market |
|
£420
$610
€450 |
£540
$785
€580 |
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Charming
village house,
Poilhes |
Sleeps 2
- 4. Terrace. Walk to 2 fine restaurants.
20 mins to Med beaches. On Canal du Midi |
£300
$450
€320 |
£300
$450
€320 |
£450
$665
€475 |
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Domaine
de la Fontaine
near Beziers |
Sleeps 6. Swimming
pool. Wifi Internet. Walk to restaurant. On Canal du Midi, nr Beziers |
£360
$585
€390 |
£640
$1,040
€695 |
£1,200
$1,955
€1,305 |
Visit and explore more of Languedoc: Minervois in the Spring
or
Languedoc: Minervois in the Autumn
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