SAINT JOSEPH - ROMANTIC LANGUEDOC HOLIDAY RENTAL, NEAR BEZIERS

Languedoc vacation rental in South of France surrounded by vineyards 
Minervois / Saint Chinian region near Canal du Midi, Beziers, Capestang, Herault

Languedoc Holiday rental
15 minutes from Beziers
Sleeps 2
Gardens. Terrace.
Near Capestang, Beziers, Canal du Midi
At pretty Domaine St Joseph

Stay in this charming Languedoc rental in part of a lovingly restored farmhouse - Domaine St Joseph, and look over beautiful garden, with vineyards all around. Five minutes to nearest shops and restaurants. Beziers 20 minutes. Golden Mediterranean beaches 25 minutes.

Getting there: international airports are at Beziers - Cap d'Agde (20mins), Carcassonne (50 minutes), (Montpellier (50 minutes), Toulouse (2 hours). The nearest SNCF railway station is at Beziers with direct trains to Paris and Barcelona.

DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION


Taking a small road off the main road from Beziers to St Chinian, one finds the charming Domaine St Joseph, cool under the shade of trees. It is an 18th century farmhouse that has been lovingly renovated by the present owners, complete with a figurine of St Joseph, set in an alcove in the wall blessing all who stay in the Domaine.

Leaving one's car, (a space is available in the garage), one crosses a large lawn where there is a terrace against the side of the house, surrounded by roses, for the sole use of those using the apartment, with patio furniture for taking in the sun. There are views on all sides of vineyards.

Entering the courtyard gate, immediately to the left, after climbing a few steps to the first floor balcony, one enters into the kitchen/living/dining room of the apartment. Here there is a small kitchen area with cooking facilities, refrigerator, as well as dining table, chairs, 2 armchairs, around a traditional open fireplace, with a window to one side overlooking the courtyard garden.

At the back of this room a door leads to the double bedroom, with window, overlooking vineyards, and with en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, and washbasin). The apartment (35 sq. meters) has been tastefully decorated throughout to a high standard.

SURROUNDING AREA

The apartment rental and B and B at Domaine St Joseph is within 5 minutes drive of general store, bakery and restaurant in the villages of Puisserguier and Maureilhan, and a similar distance from the Canal du Midi (Capestang) and nearby Montady. The attractive Canal du Midi, has recently been awarded the distinction of being given a global heritage award by UNESCO, was built in the 17th Century, and is lined by centuries old plane trees, and winds through many a beautiful village. Montady, overlooks a pie shaped irrigated area, that borders a Roman fort - Oppidum d'Enserune, with interesting museum.

Between 20 to 30 minutes there are numerous places to see and enjoy. Beziers, with its Cathedral and in August: Feria and bullfighting. The endless beaches of the Mediterranean at Valras Plage, St Pierre sur Mer, and Cap d'Agde. The once Roman capital of Narbonne, with its large Sunday market, Cathedral, and Museums. In the hills - Minerve, a famous village astride river gorges that once was a stronghold for the Cathars, and St Chinian, a popular market town, with nearby canoeing and bathing in the River Orb.

Getting there: international airports are at Beziers - Cap d'Agde (20mins), Carcassonne (50 minutes), (Montpellier (50 minutes), Toulouse (2 hours). The nearest SNCF railway station is at Beziers with direct trains to Paris and Barcelona.