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3 Storey Village House, Capestang, Near Beziers,
Languedoc
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps up to 6 People
A three storey house next to the castle in
the middle of this lively, very French village, just 13 km west of BEZIERS (superb flower market on Fridays), 18 km north of NARBONNE (flea
market on Thursdays) and about 50 km from the ancient walled city of
CARCASSONNE. Near the spectacular Languedoc Regional Park, the
St.Chinian and Herault wine growing areas and only 20 km from the
Mediterranean beaches.
CAPESTANG (market on Wednesday and Sunday) is a delightful village on
the famous Canal du Midi, which joins the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
Sea. The main centres of Capestang are the recently renovated square
just the other side of the castle alongside the massive cathedral of St.
Etienne, and the canal port, which is about 500m behind the house.
The port is very busy in summer when the canal is active with both hired
and touring craft. In the square you can sit outside the cafes and
eavesdrop or just watch the world go by.
All sorts of birds can be seen along the Canal du Midi and in the
Languedoc Regional Park, just 30-km to the north, where there are
spectacular mountain walks. If you want to know which birds look at
Keith Marsh’s website at www.eurobirding.co.uk
You must visit the Oppidum d’Enserune, a few kilometres out of town past
Poihles. It is a Gallo-Roman settlement, high on a hill overlooking the
plain to Narbonne. Further afield are Minerve, Lagrasse and Perpignan.
Also you are not far from the Corbieres, Cathar castles and the
spectacular open-carriaged “Little Yellow Train” ride up the valley
towards Andorra.
The beaches can be reached by express way to Valras Plage. In the middle
of the village of Bize the crystal water of the Cesse forms a wonderful
pool.
A parasol is in the house for visits to the
beaches which are about 25 minutes away by car.
The house? It is shaded by the castle. Don’t be impressed by the word
castle- it really means a huge sandstone block wall! Parking is opposite
or about 200m up the road. No garden but no traffic so “happy hour” is
outside on the bench. The house is very French-after all, Gisele IS
French; Dried flowers abound, hanging down from the old beams.
You enter straight into the lounge and the kitchen is beyond the Languedoc spiral staircase. The
kitchen has a whole range of cooking utensils, sink, gas cooker, fridge,
washing machine, cupboards and shelves plus chairs and round table. In
the corner is an open fireplace, which you will not need! The staircase
goes up to a front bedroom (double bed), a rear bedroom (two single
beds) and bathroom (shower, toilet and washbasin). Up again to the
attic, where there are bunk beds and 2 single beds where we sleep the
grand children, which you could use if required.
You can chose from several nearby bakers. For general shopping use the
market and local shops- (butcher and “alimentation” are diagonally
across the square ). At the edge of town is a supermarket. Cycling is a
lovely way to explore, especially within the village or along the canal.
Bed linen and towels at extra cost. Please keep the shutters shut and
the windows open.
Finally we would ask you to leave the place as you
find it. If you are expecting a villa with a swimming pool and gold taps
then this house is not for you. It is a home, please look after it for
us.
There is book in the lounge of places of interest and we would ask you
to add to it. Do let us know of any good restaurants, places of
geographic or historic interest, or of good days out, undiscovered
picnic spots, swimming places etc.
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