Monet-like Setting Sun from Terrace and Main Bedroom Over Dune and Atlantic Ocea
Location: Amelie-sur-Mer, Aquitaine, France, Europe (100km Bordeaux, Airport; 600km Paris, 4km Soulac-sur-Mer) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Townhouse on a dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
I wanted a quiet natural unobstructed view of a sand dune, wildflowers, sandy beach, and a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean to see the superb sunsets from the terrace while dining late into the evening. Each evening the setting sun paints a Monet-like painting every few minutes to beguile. This is my place to retreat to, to relax, write, walk along the beach, the dunes and the forests, to swim, to cycle and to enjoy the sun while basking on the terrace or out on the sandy beach 40 meters from the house. This is after all one of the sunniest spots in France.
I wanted too a place from which I could easily go to visit the wine Chateaux of the Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol and Sauternes, to taste great wines and to make new friends. For culture and extensive shopping, there is Bordeaux (100 Km), a miniature Paris, and Saint-Emilion (140 Km), the prettiest town in France. And of course, each nearby town and village has its festivals and market days.
The weather is mostly dry warm and sunny. The wine is superb and the food exquisite. A fisherman's wharf is 15 Km away where the daily catch can be purchased. One can eat and drink so well in France. And then, there is that magnificent view, the Atlantic Ocean swells visible by moonlight from the bedroom window and from the terrace while breakfasting or dining out with the sunsetting in the background.
It is incredible that this place on a sand dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is mine, but I am willing to share it with you. And if you wish, I will advise you and help to make appointments on visiting the Wine Chateaux of Bordeaux. For larger groups of family or friends, it is possible to rent my place next door so that up to 10 people can be accommodated.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : Private parking lot
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Other Amenities
- Cooking Utensils, Dishes & Cutlery provided, Gas Grill (BBQ) and patio furniture, lounge chairs for sun-tanning, sun umbrellas, and some antique pine furnishings. We have a fabulous murder mystery book collection
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine Tasting, Visiting Bordeaux Wine Chateaux, Beach Sports, fantastic local Chevrerie, Goat Cheese-maker with herd of goats. Site of archeological finds of 7000 year old settlement including pottery, bronze wild boar statue located in Museum located in Soulac-sur-Mer.
Rate Details (In Euros; Dollars US or C)
Low Season .. (Nov-Mar) 560 €, $790 US or $ 800 CDN/week.
Mid-Season .. (Apr 01-Jun 23) (Sep 8-Nov 3) ..840 €, $1175US or $ 1200 CDN/week.
High Season .. (Jun 23-Sep 8) ..1050 €, $1470 US or $1500 CDN/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
French Atlantic Sandy Beachfront Fabulous Sunset Bordeaux Wine
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Amelie-sur-Mer
I was born in Holland and spend my summers at the sea side on the North Sea coast. The dunes, beaches, pine forests around Amelie remind me of the coast of Holland but the weather is much more sunny and average temperatures are about 15 degrees warmer.
The nearby wine regions of Bordeaux led me to visiting Amelie in 1989 and I fell in love with the place where there is enough space to get away from the crowd if you want to by simply walking further down the beach. Of course, our terrace is very private and sufficiently secluded from other people.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Amelie is one of the sunniest spots in France with even many sunny days during the mild winters. Temperatures in the 20 degrees Centigrade can occur between mid-March and end of October.
The ocean air is so pure so that allergy sufferers like me can enjoy breathing freely and sleeping well to the soothing sound of the waves.
Gourmets can enjoy great fresh foods available in the local supermarket or local farmers and fisherman's markets and of course great Bordeaux wines. A special treat is seeing the goats at our local Chevrerie which makes a variety of fabulous fresh goat cheeses.
End house of a row of 5 Townhouses located on a dune 40 meters away from the beach.
Owner's Map of Amelie-sur-Mer
I am a wine journalist and wine consultant who obviously enjoys visiting the great Bordeaux wine Chateaux and tasting their fabulous wines.
Property Photos
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- Monet-like Setting Sun from Terrace and Main Bedroom Over Dune and Atlantic Ocea - Soulac-sur-Mer, Aquitaine, France - French Atlantic Sandy Beachfront, Sun & Bordeaux Wine!
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- Côte d'Argent, the Silver Coast, Beach Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean - Soulac-sur-Mer, Aquitaine, France - French Atlantic Sandy Beachfront, Sun & Bordeaux Wine!
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- House is the circled building right corner unit 40 meters from beach in Amelie - Soulac-sur-Mer, Aquitaine, France - French Atlantic Sandy Beachfront, Sun & Bordeaux Wine!
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- Houses in Amelie on the Dune Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
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- Dining on the Terrace Waiting for the Sun to set over the Atlantic Ocean
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- Amelie Monet-like Sunset and Dune View
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- Amilie Sunset with Yucca and Monet Like Sky
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- Salon with view over the Dune and Atlantic Ocean
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- Antique Pine Dining Area in Salon Overlloking Dune and Atlantic Ocean
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- Salon Kitchen Corner and Granite Work Area Equiped to make Scrumptous Dinners
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- Main Bedroom Atlantic Ocean Vue sur la Mer and Soothing Ocean Symphony
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- Main Bedroom Antique Pine Armoire
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- Second Downstairs Bedroom With Very Comfortable Solid Foam Matress Sleeping Sofa
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- Tropical Woods Patio Dining and Sun Lounging Furniture
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- I cannot ever get enough of these Sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean
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- LesFeuilles Mortes Song la mer s'effache sur le sable des pas des amants désunis
Traveler Reviews (1)
Fantastic location and brilliant views
Guest: Annie
(London)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10
Review Submitted: 09/17/10
The beach house is simply furnished, with basic amenities (the pictures say it all) and is in keeping with the back-to-nature setting on the dunes. Great for admiring the spectacular sunsets.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
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