Location: Pezenas, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (3.5 Klm from Pezenas)
Accommodations: Village Home, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
A classic 15th century stone village home completely renovated and located in a hillside village of the Languedoc, among sun drenched vineyards.
Great pain has been taken to preserve much of the original outer walls and the unique arches of this ancient home built on the site of a hospital dating back to the 12th century.
The diagonal arches are quite spectacular and preparing a meal under them almost amounts to a spiritual experience.
About the house
The house has five small levels, a staircase splashed with sunlight, an a lovely and private roof terrace on the upper level overlooking the village and the valley further away. You enter by a traditional small village street on one side and a courtyard on the back leading into a full garage to another street with ground floor entrance.
The front entrance leads into the séjour or kitchen dinning room. The spacious kitchen has dining for 4 plus an island-counter for two in the preparation area. The large kitchen was created by a Parisian designer and is a chef's delight. It is fully equipped and includes a microwave and a dishwasher.
The entire home has combined air conditioning and heaters built into ancient walls that provide warmth on cool winters nights. The original stone walls provide enough comfortable cooling that are complemented by the air conditioning form our international visitors.
Once you leave the kitchen area you enter into a large living dinning room that overlooks a small courtyard for intimate barbeques or pleasant quiet space to read and enjoy the peace of a French village home, The formal dinning ara allows for you to entertain guests that you will surely meet in our friendly village.
There are three bedrooms. Two are located on the second floor:. One is an L shaped room with two single beds, while the other has a period double bed. Further up the steps is the master bedroom with its complete en-suite bathroom and shower, a double bed, armoire and a table for cosmetics or computer.
This is a multilevel suite with plenty of room to relax or enjoy a good night sleep in the peace and quiet of the French countryside. There is another separate bathroom with a tub and separate WC. There is also a washer located in this area. A dryer is available in the garage for those guests that want to fluff up their clothes.
The upper terrace is 2 rooms one enclosed by glass doors that lead out onto the lounge area with plenty of chairs tables and lounges to sun bake. The inside terrace room contains a couch, matching chairs, a marble writing desk and chair.
There is a new garage and an owner's apartment on the other side of the courtyard used occasionally by the owners.
About Nezignan l’Eeveque
Nézignan L'Evêque is a jewel of a village tucked 15 km north of the Mediterranean coastline. It is almost exclusively a wine-growing village. Its sunny and mild climate welcomes visitors from around the world. Nézignan L'Évêque was the property of the Bishop of Agde more than eight centuries ago.
By Deed of Gift in the 12th Century, the Bishop and Count of Agde became Lord of Nézignan and retained the title until the aftermath of the French revolution when the château was sold by auction and dismantled.
Some stones were recovered to build the staircase of the Château de Coussergues while others were used to pave the streets of Forensac and to build the village of Nézignan.
The village has a boulangerei (baker), a bar, a green grocer and a first class restaurant hotel. It is located 3 kms from Pezenas where a local market takes place every Saturday in the wide main street of Pézenas.
It offers fabulous peanuts (yes), olives, cheeses, wildly colorful flowers, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. This otherwise sleepy historic vieille ville of art and may have as many artisans as in the fortified village of Cordes. Molière and his theatre company played in Pézenas several times in the 17th century in a theatre that is still standing today.
The charm of Pézenas is that it seems that time has stood still for 300 years. The old quarter is exactly as it was when the Prince de Conti made it one of the most embellished town of the Languedoc.
The village of Nézignan l'Évèque is also located near Saint-Thibéry a typical small town with 15th -16th century abbey church that is close to the Roman bridge ruins that spans over the Hérault river and which was once the Via Domitia, the ancient Roman main road.
Nearby are the villages of Montagnac, an important market during the medieval times, and Lavangnac with a 17th century château with turrets.
About the region
There are many day trips that can be taken from Nézignan L'Évèque. To the north are the Cévennes mountains, the National park of the Larzac, the village of Roquefort, famous for its cheese, the lake Salagou, and le Barrage des Olives, a famous olive grove north of Roujan.
Close by is the Mediterranean mouth of the Canal du Midi, offering a lovely afternoon trip by boat, car or bicycle along the tree-lined canal. Further along is the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct and bridge, the cities of Arles and Nîmes, both graced with arenas also dating back to the Roman era.
The colours of the Languedoc landscape are hot red fields, vivid violets, green vineyards and the deep blue Mediterranean sea. This is the largest wine producing area in all of France. This region caters to those who do not crave the noise and exorbitant prices of the Riveria.
This is where the old Langue d'Occitanie was spoken, which, once abbreviated, gave its name to the region. The language is still heard in the south. The attentive ear can detect a subtle twangs on the end of words pronounced by the eldest among the locals.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Jan 03, 2008-Mar 13, 2009 .. €545/week
Mar 13, 2009-May 29, 2009 .. €645/week
May 30, 2009-Sep 05, 2009 .. €695/week
Sep 04, 2009-Oct 09, 2009 .. €645/week
Oct 09, 2009-Dec 18, 2009 .. €545/week
Dec 18, 2009-Jan 02, 2009 .. €695/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Vaulted Kitchen area - Pezenas Village Home with a Private Roof Terrace
- Large Living Dinning Room - Pezenas Village Home with a Private Roof Terrace
- Village Home Street Scene - Pezenas Village Home with a Private Roof Terrace
- Upper Terrace overlooking the Vineyards
- Master Bedroom with ensuite
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #225829
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