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Recensioni

10 su 10
Eccezionale

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1 camera4 posti letto100 m²

Servizi più richiesti

  • Cucina
  • Lavatrice
  • Animali ammessi
  • Wi-Fi gratuito
  • Spazio all’aperto
  • Parcheggio disponibile

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Casa di villaggio romana antica autenticamente restaurata

La Belle Ancienne (antica bellezza) si trova nel pittoresco villaggio di Assignan (936 d.C.), costruita su una collina vicino a St Chinian, nel cuore di una regione ricca di storia, così come il vino: la Linguadoca. Pietra a vista, grandi travi in ​​legno, una classica scala a chiocciola dalla cantina alla terrazza sul tetto, camino, lavello in marmo e piastrelle originali preservano l'antichità e il fascino del suo carattere medievale. Anche se autenticamente restaurato, troverete comfort moderni, come lenzuola e asciugamani di lusso, stampa francese, smart tv (solo internet) e lettore dvd. A nord da Assignan, vedrai la Montagne Noire e, a sud, i Pirenei. Girovagando tra i paesaggi dei vigneti mentre si godono i profumi di lavanda, rosmarino e timo, sei ai margini del Parc Natural du Haut Languedoc, con i suoi maestosi panorami. Trekking, ciclismo, canoa ed equitazione sono solo alcune delle numerose attività della zona.

Servizi della struttura

Vicino alla spiaggia

  • Lettini

Connessione Internet

  • La casa offre la connessione Internet Wi-Fi gratuita

Parcheggio e trasferimenti

  • Punto di ricarica per auto elettriche disponibile in loco
  • Auto consigliata
  • Parcheggio in loco

Cucina

  • Bollitore elettrico
  • Forno
  • Frigorifero
  • Isola per cucina
  • Macchina per caffè/tè
  • Macina caffè
  • Microonde
  • Piano cottura
  • Spezie
  • Stoviglie, piatti e utensili da cucina
  • Tostapane

Area pasti

  • Tavolo da pranzo

Camere da letto

  • Camera da letto
  • Divano letto
  • Lenzuola fornite dalla struttura

Bagno

  • Asciugacapelli
  • Asciugamani forniti in loco
  • Carta igienica
  • Doccia
  • Sapone

Spazi a disposizione

  • Camino
  • Sala da pranzo separata
  • Soggiorno
  • Stufa a legna
  • Tavolo da pranzo

Intrattenimento

  • Biblioteca musicale
  • Impianto stereo
  • Lettore DVD
  • Libri
  • Smart TV
  • Videoteca

Aree esterne

  • Arredi da esterno
  • Griglia da barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrazza panoramica

Lavanderia

  • Lavanderia
  • Lavatrice

Animali

  • Animali ammessi
  • Un animale domestico in totale

Idoneità e accessibilità

  • Nessun ascensore
  • Struttura riservata ai non fumatori

Servizi e dotazioni

  • Ferro/Asse da stiro

Vantaggi della posizione

  • In un paese
  • Nella campagna

Cose da fare

  • Golf
  • Arrampicate in montagna nelle vicinanze
  • Birdwatching nelle vicinanze
  • Camminate per ammirare la fauna selvatica nelle vicinanze
  • Canoismo nelle vicinanze
  • Equitazione nelle vicinanze
  • Itinerari per mountain bike nelle vicinanze
  • Nuoto nelle vicinanze
  • Pesca nelle vicinanze
  • Piste pedonali/ciclabili nelle vicinanze
  • Rafting nelle vicinanze
  • Speleologia nelle vicinanze
  • Tour ecologici nelle vicinanze
  • Tour enologici nelle vicinanze
  • Tubing acquatico nelle vicinanze

Misure di sicurezza

  • Rilevatore di monossido di carbonio o apparecchi a gas assenti (l'host ha indicato che la struttura non è dotata di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio e che non sono presenti apparecchi a gas)
  • Rilevatore di fumo assente (l'host ha indicato che la struttura non è dotata di un rilevatore di fumo)
  • Kit di pronto soccorso
  • Serratura di sicurezza

Informazioni generali

  • Colonnina di ricarica per auto elettriche
  • Dimensioni dell'unità: 100 metri quadrati

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Regolamenti

Check-in

Check-in a partire dalle 16:00

Check-out

Check-out entro le 10:00

Istruzioni speciali per il check-in

Riceverai un'e-mail dall'host con istruzioni relative al check-in e al check-out
Le informazioni fornite dalla struttura potrebbero essere tradotte con strumenti di traduzione automatica.

Istruzioni per il check-out

L'host chiede di completare le seguenti operazioni prima del check-out:
Togliere le lenzuola usate dal letto e raccogliere gli asciugamani usati
Rimuovere gli oggetti personali, rimuovere gli avanzi di cibo e bevande e portare fuori la spazzatura
Spegnere le luci, chiudere a chiave le porte e restituire le chiavi
Il mancato rispetto di queste istruzioni può comportare una recensione negativa da parte dell’host.

Animali domestici

Si accettano animali domestici.
Gli animali di servizio sono i benvenuti e sono esenti da supplementi
1 in totale
Si applicano restrizioni. Per maggiori informazioni, contattare la struttura al numero telefonico indicato sulla conferma della prenotazione.
Nota dell'host: Inquire first and pets must be fully trained.

Bambini e letti aggiuntivi

Si accettano prenotazioni che includono bambini.

Eventi

Non è consentito organizzare eventi

Politica fumatori

Non è consentito fumare

Informazioni importanti

Da ricordare

Questa struttura è gestita da un privato, che la affitta unicamente a titolo personale (non in ambito commerciale, imprenditoriale o professionale). I diritti dei consumatori stabiliti dalla legge europea, compreso il diritto di recesso, non si applicano alla tua prenotazione, ma restano valide le condizioni di cancellazione stabilite dall'host privato.
Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica della struttura.
All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, potrebbero essere richieste una carta di credito/debito o una caparra in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.
Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.
Le feste in loco e gli eventi di gruppo sono severamente vietati.
L'host ha indicato l'assenza di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio o di dispositivi a gas in struttura.
L'host ha indicato l'assenza di un rilevatore di fumo in struttura.
La struttura è dotata di un kit di pronto soccorso e una serratura di sicurezza.
Questa struttura è gestita tramite il nostro partner Vrbo. Riceverai un'e-mail da Vrbo con un link al tuo account, dove potrai modificare o cancellare la prenotazione
Numero di registrazione della struttura 8056943

Dettagli aggiuntivi

Questa struttura non ha l'ascensore.
In base alla normativa vigente, non si accettano pagamenti in contanti per importi superiori a 1000 EUR. Per maggiori informazioni, contatta direttamente la struttura utilizzando i recapiti indicati nella conferma della prenotazione.
È consigliata l'auto per facilitare gli spostamenti da e per la struttura.

Informazioni sulla zona

Questa casa vacanze si trova a Assignan e vanta una posizione strategica in campagna. Castello di Combebelle e Domaine Gautran Cailhol sono due tappe fondamentali per gli amanti delle attività. A livello naturalistico, invece, spiccano Parc Naturel Regional du Haut Languedoc (Parco) e Pratica di Reiki JinKei. Scopri le divertenti iniziative sportive della zona, tra cui tubing acquatico e canottaggio; se invece preferisci non entrare in acqua, nelle vicinanze puoi dedicarti ad attività come gite a piedi o in bici e ecoturismo. Vai alla guida turistica di Assignan
Mostra altre case vacanze a Assignan
Mappa
Assignan, Occitanie

Cosa c’è nei dintorni?

  • Parc Naturel Regional du Haut Languedoc (Parco)
    Parc Naturel Regional du Haut Languedoc (Parco)
    19 min a piedi - 1.6 km
  • Canal du Midi
    Canal du Midi
    21 min in auto - 19.3 km
  • Spiagge dell’Occitania
    Spiagge dell’Occitania
    58 min in auto - 54.1 km
  • Cattedrale di Beziers
    44 min in auto - 40.9 km
  • Abbazia di Fontfroide
    54 min in auto - 49.9 km

Come spostarsi

  • Stazione di Colombiers Nissan - 32 min. in auto
  • Aeroporto di Béziers-Cap d'Agde (BZR) - 44 min. in auto

Ristoranti

  • La Cantina
    16 min in auto
  • le petit table de castigno
    19 min a piedi
  • Le Thai De Castigno
    1 min a piedi
  • Chez Jeanette
    22 min in auto
  • Pizzeria Tillou
    8 min in auto

Domande frequenti

Gli animali sono accettati presso Casa di villaggio romana antica autenticamente restaurata?

Sì, questa struttura ammette gli animali domestici (massimo 1 in totale). Potrebbero essere applicate alcune restrizioni. Contatta la struttura per maggiori dettagli.

Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Casa di villaggio romana antica autenticamente restaurata?

Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Casa di villaggio romana antica autenticamente restaurata?

Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Casa di villaggio romana antica autenticamente restaurata?

Orario del check-out: 10:00.

Dove si trova Casa di villaggio romana antica autenticamente restaurata?

Con una buona posizione in campagna, questa casa vacanze si trova a 3,2 km da Parc Naturel Regional du Haut Languedoc (Parco) e a 3,8 km da Castello di Combebelle. Piazza del Mercato e Domaine Gautran Cailhol si trovano a meno di 15 km di distanza.

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Recensioni

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Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 20 su 21 recensioni
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 1 su 21 recensioni
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9,8

Pulizia

9,6

Posizione

Recensioni

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10/10 Eccellente

christian k.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

calm and cozy

We had a wonderful stay in this calm and cozy house. It is well equipped and leaves no wishes open.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a settembre 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

nancy b.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Magical place

Truly special!
Soggiorno di 30 notti a luglio 2024
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Libby F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

La Belle Ancienne - a perfect home in the most gorgeous setting...

From start to finish our week at this incredible property was simply a delight in every way. Christine (the owner) was brilliant to be in touch with, giving us some fantastic recommendations for local markets, eateries and local wine producers. The house itself is perfect - with fabulous facilities but still retaining all it's charm and wonderfully clean and well presented. The village of Assignan is quiet and peaceful but surrounded by vineyards and with 3 restaurants there is plenty of amazing food and wine to enjoy and everyone is so friendly. We found some beautiful walks nearby and were blessed with great weather for the whole time we were there - the Languedoc lends itself to the sun... so beautiful. The whole area is steeped in so much history, which we loved... Cathar country... and there is a fantastic array of guides and maps at La Belle Ancienne to get you started. We had the best week away, I cannot recommend this property more highly.
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Philippe J.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Agréable séjour

Maison conforme au descriptif, originale, confortable, bien équipée et un roof-top -joliment décoré- très apprécié pour les soirées d'été !
Soggiorno di 9 notti a luglio 2022
Verificata

8/10 Buono

Priscilla L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Petite maison de village avec toit-terrasse très sympa

Séjour très agréable
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2020
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Viaggiatore verificato

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

All you could hope for

We spent a terrific week at Chrstine’s Lovely property. The house really does have everything you could hope for and we really enjoyed our week of self catering. There are lots of great towns and villages within the radius of an hour by car. The one thing we missed was aircon since our visit coincided with a 43C heatwave. The peace and quiet of Assignan was a balm for the soul.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2019
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Cathy H.

In one word....CHARMING

Looking at the picture makes me want to return and I just got home a week ago! My travel companion and I stayed at La Belle for 3 weeks and we both had a wonderful experience. The house was furnished and equipped with anything/everything that we would possibly need or want. The night we arrived there was a wonderful bottle of local wine waiting for us. Slept great every night in the quiet, tranquil village of Assignan. We took local bike rides around the surrounding countryside and villages, enjoyed the local outdoor open markets in St. Chinian, enjoyed cooking many nights in the very well equipped kitchen, and then eating up on the rooftop. Listening to the surrounding sounds, the birds chirping, the church bell chimes, etc. were all very quaint and the aromas of the restaurants wafting up the Rue all made for a very sensual experience. It was truly a pleasant vacation!! We also were in a good location to take daily road trips to Carcassonne, Montepelier, Beziers, the Canal de Midi, etc. So much to see in the Languedoc!
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10/10 Eccellente

Cathy H.

Lovely property with French charm

Chris provided me with all the information I would need before I arrived making the arrival smooth, with no problems. My travel partner and I arrived to a local bottle of wine awaiting us, which he could not open fast enough. Instantly we felt comfortable at Chris' charming home. It was equipped with everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked dinners often, and then ate on the rooftop. This is such a great central location for bike riding, hiking, day road trips, kayaking, village hopping, weekly Markets, dining, wineries, ....so much to offer. I would definitely return and see more!! but this kept us busy for the month!
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10/10 Eccellente

Cecilia W.

Absolutely charming - loved it.

We were delighted with the standard of accommodation at La Belle Ancienne. Everything was there for a comfortable and memorable stay. We were attending a wedding in Assignan and it was a joy to return each evening after a full day's activities and just relax.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2018
Verificata

10/10 Eccellente

Malli S.

Absolutely unforgettable! Amazing accommodations

Amazing, unique villa in Assignan. Close to St. Chinian which has a grocery store and anything else you may need. The villa was inviting, beautifully decorated and incredibly comfortable! Easy to find with ample parking. The wood stove heats the entire place and is gorgeous at that. The bathroom has heated floors! I honestly can recommend this place with beyond five stars. It was truly an unforgettable experience and the hosts were over the top accommodating. I will be back!!
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10/10 Eccellente

Misti B.

Live in a Fairytale

Truly a fairytale town! Absolutely was thrilled with this quaint rental !! A perfect combination of history with modern conveniences. The place was very clean and had all the cooking tools we needed. Loved the rooftop Terrace! Beautiful sunsets in a peaceful location. Friendly neighbors during the stay made it so pleasant as well! I felt this charming place was a perfect get away for me! Thank you !
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10/10 Eccellente

Jim E.

Wonderful Getaway in the Languedoc!

Charming house just steps away from nice, local restaurants. Five to ten minute drive to farmer's and craft market twice a week. Many historical sites including castles and ancient towns nearby. My wife, daughter and I loved our stay! We prepared many tasty meals with the wonderful produce we purchased at the market and found many gifts for friends there as well. When not cooking for ourselves, we visited various restaurants in the area. Great food and friendly local folks to chat with! La Cite Castle in Carcassonne and the ancient town of Minerve were amazing! Many wonderful memories! I would recommend a visit to Assignan and La Belle Ancienne to anyone! We will definitely be back on our next trip to Europe!
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10/10 Eccellente

Jim C.

Charming townhouse in rural village!

Very charming house in center of the village of Assignan. Very remote this time of year but great area for walks and bucolic views from the rooftop patio of the fall vineyards, huge bird migrations and for us, the super moon rising over the horizon. Good restaurants in town, surprisingly good for such a small village. Stay was warmed by cozy fire on the cool evenings.
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10/10 Eccellente

Peter S.

Great place to stay when visiting the Langeudoc

This was our second stay at La Belle. The two of us stayed there with our adorable but slightly insane Fox Terrier. The latest improvements made to the place are great. The place offers all the comfort and privacy you need if you simply want to relax in peace and quiet, and yet there is a tapas bar and Thai restaurant within about 50 feet of the front door. The surrounding countryside is beautiful with great walks in the wine farms, hills and forests. Assignan is well placed as the Languedoc beaches are an easy drive away, as well as the cities of Beziers, Narbonne and Carcassonne. We are sure to be going again.
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10/10 Eccellente

Pramada P.

Enchanting & magical

It was more than we could have dreamt of as far as charm, comfort and truly a magical place to stay! Besides the house, the town, had so many places to hike, bike, walk and explore history with a delightful true country beauty. there were a few lovely looking places to eat, although we preferred the charm of the kitchen and cooking. The terrace has a stunning view and you felt like you were in heaven looking over such magical landscape. I can't WAIT to go back! I would HIGHLY recommend this place, because like us you won't want to leave, and you'll be planning on how soon to get back there!
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10/10 Eccellente

Thomas and Simone M.

LA BELLE

La Belle is a wonderful charming house! We arrived on Sunday and Manuel the neighbour received us very very nice. He showed us the house and explained everything, about the surroundings, the daily baker who peeps his horn everyday except Monday at the market place at about nine in the morning. La Belle is so nice renovated, that you feel like home in a minute. There is all you need, nothing is missing. The bedrooms, there are two of them, are very comfortable and nice decorated. In the kitchen you finde everything you need and more. The terrace invites you to spend time there in the evening to drink a bottle of a good regional glas of rose wine! You see in everything that the owner loves La Belle and spend a lot of time there! The next city where you can find what you need is St. Chinian. It's about 20 minutes to go. Two days a week there is a market place where you can get fish, vegetables, fruits, meet, clothes soaps and so on. In any case if you love to swim you have to go to Roquebrun, along the river L'ORB there are a lot places to go swimming and to lay in the sun! Absolutely marvellous! The city of Assignan is very clean, little and nice. A place to calm down, you will see! Thank you Christine for spending our holiday in your wonderful lovely house! Hope we can come again!
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10/10 Eccellente

Thomas and Simone M.

Summer 2015

La Belle is a wonderful charming house! We felt like at home in one minute! There is everything you need. The bedrooms are big and lovely created. You see that the owner loves the house and loves to spend time at La Belle. The surrounding is lovely and very clean. A bigger city is reachable in 20 minutes where two days a week a market takes place. At Roquebrun (about 40 minutes to go) there is a river called L'ORB where you can swim! An absolutely must! We will come back! Thank you sooooo much, Christine
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10/10 Eccellente

Karen S.

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!!

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!! Upon our arrival to La Belle Ancienne we were struck with the beauty of the house. The exterior original stone restoration is absolutely stunning! Once inside the house we found everything we needed and more. The furniture was comfortable, attractive, and beckoned us to nestle in and stay awhile. The kitchen was well-equipped with nice touches like copper pans for cooking, both a coffee maker and french press pot, an assortment of cutting knives and baskets holding little things (like cloth napkins) that made me feel right at home. The little things didn't end with the kitchen. We found plush bath towels, super nice cotton bed linens, and top grade pillows that don’t make your neck ache. These are the details that make a difference for me especially when staying somewhere for a week or more. The roof terrace was a little piece of heaven with great views and sun-drenched tiles that made sitting out into the evenings a must do and quite comfortable. We hiked the village and surrounding area and found the first of the spring asparagus that, of course, made its way into an evening meal. Rosemary bushes were everywhere and so fragrant --a simple brush up against one fills the air with the scent of fresh rosemary! What I especially liked about Assignan was the views. The Pyrenees could be seen in the distance and in one place, near the village, I could see the sea. I don’t often return to places I have already been given I like to have new experiences, meet different people, see new things but I must admit, I will return to La Belle as it met all of our expectations and the listing descriptions were spot on. The property was clean and well maintained, the owner quick to answer questions and she went above and beyond in accommodating our booking. La Belle Ancienne is a place that beckons you back with its comfort and laid-back atmosphere. That said, a resounding 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars for this little gem!
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10/10 Eccellente

karen s.

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!!

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!! Upon our arrival to La Belle Ancienne we were struck with the beauty of the house. The exterior original stone restoration is absolutely stunning! Once inside the house we found everything we needed and more. The furniture was comfortable, attractive, and beckoned us to nestle in and stay awhile. The kitchen was well-equipped with nice touches like copper pans for cooking, both a coffee maker and french press pot, an assortment of cutting knives and baskets holding little things (like cloth napkins) that made me feel right at home. The little things didn't end with the kitchen. We found plush bath towels, cotton bed linens, and top grade pillows that don’t make your neck ache. These are the details that make a difference for me especially when staying somewhere for a week or more. The roof terrace was a little piece of heaven with great views and sun-drenched tiles that made sitting out into the evenings quite comfortable. We hiked the village and surrounding area and found the first of the spring asparagus that, of course, made its way into our evening meal. Rosemary bushes were everywhere and so fragrant --a simple brush up against one fills the air with the scent of fresh rosemary! What I especially liked about Assignan was the views. The Pyrenees could be seen in the distance and in one place, near the village, I could see the sea. I don’t often return to places I have already been given I like to have new experiences, meet different people, see new things but I must admit, I will return to La Belle as it met all of our expectations and the listing descriptions were spot on. The property was clean and well maintained, the owner quick to answer questions and she went above and beyond in accommodating our booking. La Belle Ancienne is a place that beckons you back with its comfort and laid-back atmosphere. That said, a resounding 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars for this little gem!
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10/10 Eccellente

The trip of a lifetime: Southern France

Mon Dieu! What a trip! My wife, her sister and husband, my brother and his wife, and my sister stayed at La Belle (and Ernst's place across the street) for two weeks last fall. Such fun! This gite is located in the oldest part of this ancient town—narrow streets, stone shuttered houses, inviting secret alleys. It's a very charming setting. The new wine and tapas bar is at the end of the block. We were fortunate enough to arrive on the night of their “closing for the season” party. The owners, employees, and other villagers made us feel so welcome. They filled us with free, amazing wine (Castigno – thank you, Marc) and tried to get us dinner reservations (patchy phone service!). We found the people of the village, and the area in general, very warm and welcoming. Our French is elementary at best, but we were never made to feel awkward. Whether getting gas or bread or asking about a dish or wine, the people were so lovely and accommodating. The village also has a number of domaines (wineries). Be sure to schedule a tasting at Sacre Couer (with Luc) or Quatre Sous just outside of town. This is wine country, and in our travels we passed hundreds of inviting domaines throughout the area. It was harvest time, so it was a busy time for the vineyards.We saw fields filled with pickers and trailers brimming with grapes on their way to becoming wine. The next closest larger town, St. Chinian, is an entertaining 15-minute drive away and is home to a nice supermarket, gas stations, boulangeries, cafes, boucheries, and a twice weekly outdoor market. Don't miss the markets. We would stock up on amazing food—olives, tapenades, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, magnificent cheeses, bread, and prepared food too (paella, rotisserie poultry and pork) .We found great souvenirs and gifts at the outdoor markets and at the nearby olive oil factory. We would shop in the morning, tour in the afternoon, and then retire to La Belle's rooftop terrace to watch the sun set and drink the day's wine and graze the night away. It only rained twice while we were there—we found La Belle's big oak table the perfect place to gather inside. That's where we would breakfast and plan out our day's travels. There are plenty of great nearby destinations. Try visiting Roquebrun and its botanic gardens; then drive up the Orb Valley to the gorges of Heric; visit LaGrasse and its beautiful abbey; Olargues is perched on a hill, walk its winding medieval streets, then hike outside of town on chestnut lined
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10/10 Eccellente

sweet village house

What a lovely little house, and set in a lovely little village too. Owner Christine has overlooked nothing to make a guest feel welcomed, from the bottle of local wine to her recommendations for local dining and activities. The house is a lovely and authentic townhouse equipped with a very complete kitchen, and the other outstanding feature is the roof terrace. The place just feels so relaxing and warm, it was a pleasure to take it all in. Evenings were just right for a fire in the wood burning stove, and days were filled with trekking around the area and exploring some of the nearby castle ruins. There are so many interesting and unique things to find and places to see - two weeks was certainly too short a stay! I would highly recommend LaBelle Ancienne to anyone who would like to experience the south of France far from the madding crowds.