Terrace Dining
Location: Pepieux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (Olonzac, Narbonne, Carcassonne & Med Beaches)
Accommodations: Houses, 4 Bedrooms, 2.25 Baths (Sleeps 6)
CHEZ ALVILDE... Nearest Town is Narbonne, Carcassonne... Sleeps Six plus. Kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fireplace; living/dining room with fireplace, three double bedrooms, one twin bedroom, full bath with water closet, separate shower room, separate water closet, washer, telephone and TV.
When well-traveled folks think of Languedoc, they conjure up visions of Cathar Castles, troubadours, tree-lined canals, and rich red wines. It is in the traditional Languedoc Wine Village of Pepieux that we find Chez Alvilde. This ancient stone dwelling, now stucco covered, is a modest house when judged by its exterior. But the American owner has turned the four-bedroom vacation rental into a very comfortable headquarters for enjoying everything that is on offer in the southwest of France.
In the village of Pepieux there are many services to make life easy - a small grocery store with butcher counter, a bike rental shop, a boulangerie for your morning supply of baguettes and croissants, a news shop, a pharmacy, and of course the requisite café where you can gather with the locals for a late afternoon pastis.
Pepieux has its own public tennis court and a wonderful guarded swimming lake (with windsurfing) is a five minute drive from the house. Two miles away the larger town of Olonzac completes the picture with a bank/ATM machine and more services.
Chez Alvilde sits on a quiet lane off the main road, so the only noise to disturb is the hourly chime of the church bell. Pepieux sits in the exact center between Narbonne, Bezier, and Carcassonne, so you will never be short of excursions to amuse and inform.
Chez Alvilde’s entry opens into a long hallway: to the right is an eat-in kitchen (refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, ceramic stove top, built-in oven, and working fireplace). On the left of the entry hall there is a powder room (water closet and sink) and a separate shower room with sink. The high double doors at the rear of the hallway open into an especially large and light living/dining room. A big, characteristic, French window opens onto the private rear courtyard where you can dine out or barbecue.
A comfortable upholstered sofa faces the working twelfth Century fireplace, while nice tables and plenty of reading light render this room perfect to curl up and read a novel. In front of the luminous windows there is a nice dining table and chairs seating six. This room is lovely and a perfect setting for morning croissants and coffee.
The entry hall has steps leading to the second floor of Chez Alvilde where there are four bedrooms: one with twin beds and the other three bedrooms with standard (140cm) double beds. There is a newly installed tiled bathroom with big corner tub (hand held shower), sink, and water closet. Upstairs in the top floor loft there is a washing machine for guest use.
Chez Alvilde will appeal to travelers wanting the convenience of village life and services paired with a location that provides spectacular touring opportunities. Only a 40 minute drive from the Narbonne TGV train station and just 45 minute’s drive from the Med beaches, this clean and well prepared village house is a perfect setting for a relaxed holiday: bike along the Canal du Midi or through miles of vineyards, search out and explore Cathar castles, visit the famous walled city of Carcassonne, or perhaps a stroll down the lanes of Pepieux and a stop for a pastis before dinner.
Chez Alvilde is well supplied with linens, coffee maker, iron/ironing board - those little touches that give guests peace of mind. All in all this big old house is good value catering to a group of friends or family. We owner prefers six guests but can accommodate eight: please inquire if you have a larger party.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Wine touring, canal boating (Canal du Midi) within 6 miles. Carcassonne easy day trip from the property.
Rate Details (In Euros)
2008 Weekly Rates:
APRIL 4-OCTOBER 31, 2008 900 EUROS weekly
ALL RENTALS BEGIN AND END ON FRIDAY
Telephone Local Calls included, Bed & Bath Linens supplied.
Please call for special long-term rental rates.
Separate Security Deposit check due with final payment.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Terrace Dining - Pepieux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Vacation Rental - Nearest Town is Narbonne, Carcassonne
- Living-Dining Room with Fireplace - Pepieux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Vacation Rental - Nearest Town is Narbonne, Carcassonne
- Kitchen with Fireplace - Pepieux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Vacation Rental - Nearest Town is Narbonne, Carcassonne
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