Location: Aubais, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (Aubais, B/T Montpellier & Nimes, 8 km from Sommieres)
Accommodations: Restored Stone House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 11-13)
Tastefully Restored & Charming Stone House with Studio and Pool...
Walk to your every necessity! Or, take the short 25 minute drive to the beaches, or stay home by your private pool. It is your choice! This old stone home benefits from a sunny location and is situated in the heart of a preserved French village in the Gard, Languedoc Roussillon region of the south of France.
The home has been beautifully renovated and tastefully finished and furnished in 2002 by an Interior Designer. Equipped with modern conveniences, the old traditional charm and simple characteristics have been maintained. Book in Mid August when the village is alive with the "Fete," and watch first hand the running of the bulls! Tourists are a comfortable ten kilometers in any direction but not out your front door.
The main house and the studio apartment can be rented separately or together to sleep 11 to 13 people. All Facilities provided in both the House and Apartment are listed under " Amenities" Here you will find a few extras:
* Beach toys and beach towels.
* Voltage transformers (110V-220V) available.
* 3 blowdryers and one curling iron in the house, no need to pack yours
* Arrangements may be made for most additional request by simple advance notice.
OUTSIDE
* Swimming Pool with security alarm for use during June, July and August when warm temperatures permit.
* The Garden: The courtyard style garden has two lovely outdoor eating areas, one on the sunny terrace and one in the cool shade of the restored former stone stable. There is a rope swing for children along with bikes, scooters, and skateboards.
MAIN HOUSE:
* A lovely large sitting room with grand fireplace, opens into the dining area for eight.
* A separate fully-equipped kitchen that seats six (seating for 14 total)
* The house is equipped with WiFi Internet, Telephone, TV (English news and children channels) and a multi-system DVD/VCR, with a selection of English children and family films. Magazines and books are also available and a folder full of info on things to do in the area with personalized notes added.
* Three large bedrooms and one small bedroom (baby crib and linens available).
* Three full modern bathrooms all three equipped with shower and two with bathtub.
Location:
There is a notebook at the house with loads of information about the area and things to see and do.
* Aubais - This is now a popular artist community. The village is distinctive because of the large château that dominates as you approach the village on a hill. The château was built in the seventeenth century by Seigneur de Bacchi, the scholarly marquis, and was called the Versailles of the Languedoc at the time. Now the large area in front of the château is transformed into an arena for bulls for the village festivals and summer jazz and classical concerts.
* Restaurants! You have four very good ones to choose from L'Ardoise for fine dining, Le Petite Aubasienne for a more casual meal and the Cave Aubai Mema with great tapas and outdoor seating. All literally just around the corner, less than one minute of walking. The fourth restaurant Villa Vicha is a five minute drive and is owned by English speakers who offer deep sea diving excursions! There are also two take-out options of Pizza and Paella.
* Calvisson: The village market is held every Sunday morning. You will not be disappointed.Lots of people buy their fresh oysters at the market and then sit outside at the bar to eat them. The village is dominated by le Roc de Gachonne, a hill overlooking the village, with the remains of three moulins à vent (windmills) and the ruins of the Château de Guilhem de Nogaret, adviser to King Phillipe le Bel from the fourteenth century. This is a great place for a hike and a picnic.
* Sommières - One of the owners favourite villages, and thought by many to be one of the most charming villages around. Large pedestrian-only area with winding cobblestone streets, some from the days of the Romans. The village is situated along the Vidourle River, with an impressive bridge built by the Romans that still serves as the main bridge of the village. There is a great market in Sommières every Saturday morning. If you like antiques/brocante and a bit of flea market fair, then head towards the plane trees-bordered esplanade for the weekly Marché aux Puces held there also every Saturday morning. Omitted info here.
* Uzès - popular tourist destination in the recent past. Near the Pont du Gard, the tallest Roman aqueduct with three levels. Great for picnics, hikes, and kayaking/canoeing. Uzès has several markets each week: Wednesday and Saturday mornings for fresh foods, diverse offering, and flea market offerings, and Sunday for brocante. The largest one is the Saturday morning market, which spreads all over the village.
* Beaches - The beaches are an easy twenty five minute drive away, and there are several to choose from! The owners can tell you which one to go to for what, like for finding various types of shells, finding polished black marble pieces, families of crabs for the kids to chase, beaches where the water stays shallow for a long ways out so the kids can play safely, where to go for boardwalk fun, beach sports, a beach so wide and deep that you feel like you have it all to yourself no matter what day of the year it is.
- L'Espiguette
- La Grau du Roi
- Sts. Maries de la Mer
- La Grande Motte
- Palavas
- Carnon
- Villeneuve Les Maguelone
- Anduze
Marekets, Pottery, Brocantes, Food of the region, Provençal fabrics, tablecloths, sachets, aprons, Art
- Brocante
- Artisanal soaps
- Wines
- Olive products
- Lavender products
Please See Availability Calendar.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: but not recommended as other carspark on street outside preventing you from getting out of your garden park.
- Wood Fireplace: Fabulous fireplace, real wood only and used wood should be replaced if used
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (3) : 2 dbl beds in the main house and one double bed in the guest apt main studio level
- Twin/Single Bed: Guest apt is host to a sleigh bed in the loft that is small, fine for 2 children
- Child Bed: Fits from a Toddler to a short teenager.
- Convertible Bed: Loveseat in Guest Apt folds out into a sleeping area.
- Crib: There is a portable crib with fresh linens and a lovely wooden childs bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Mostly all English video/DVD, Feel free to bring your own.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: small pool for cooling off in the heat of June / July and August.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Dishwasher and microwave included and all necessary cooking supplies including some small appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: For special requests, we can arrange for meals to be prepared either before hand or during your stay with advance request.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: garden below with cool garden dining or terrace dining (2 options)
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- A pedestrian friendly village with all commerce within a 5 min walk except cash and gas. 3 lovely restaurants (2 with indoor/outdoor dining) and 2 places for take out
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Owners have 3 small children ages 12, 8 and 5. Age appropiate toys are available. Many steps in the house will require special attention for Toddlers.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Steps in the house and multi levels could pose a problem for elderly guests or toddlers.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- The Sea and it's Mediterranian beaches are a 25 min drive, enjoy the sand and sea and then escape the tourists crowds and cars by returning to quiet Aubais. "'" The Medeival village of Sommieres is a short 8 km away and worth the effort to join the lively Saturday morning market and brocante! "'" Nimes - a Roman city with fabulous architecture remaining, including a huge wonderful Roman arena - still in use, and the Maison Car+¬e, Downtown Nimes is very romantic, with numerous restaurants, caf+¬s, and bars all with shaded terraces"," Montpellier - a city in perpetual effervescence, with a large pedestrian-only area, some of which dates from the middle ages, Great shopping, movie theaters showing films in their original language (V, O, for version originale), a three-star restaurant (Jardin de Sens), and opera house, new tramway, street performers, over 25% of the population is in their twenties due to the large uni
Rate Details (In Euros/US Dollars)
Jun ........................... €1400/week (for entire property)
Jul, Aug ...................... €1800/week (for entire property)
Sep, Apr, May ................. € 650/week (for guest apartment only, sleeps 4)
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar .. € 500/week (for guest apartment only, sleeps 4)
1,200 EURO MONTHLY RENTAL RATES FOR SEPT 1 2008-MAY 31 2009 (+ utilities)
* €200 Cleaning Fee due upon arrival (for end of stay house /linen cleaning svcs.
* €500 Caution Deposit, Money Retained for Telephone Use and/or Damages Found.
* €200/night or less for 11-13 people .. €20/night per person.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
Property Photos
- Facade - Restored Stone House in the Heart of Preserved French Village
- Cuisine - Restored Stone House in the Heart of Preserved French Village
- Salon/Family Room - Restored Stone House in the Heart of Preserved French Village
- Dining Room seats 8
- Master Bedroom
- Garden outdoor dining
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Eryk Polonski , Hudson, Quebec, Canada
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The the Kacki Family, We have enjoyed our one month stay in your house and your village more than we can stay. From the moment we were wowed by the village on our approach, to the exclamations of glee as explored the house, we have been surprised and thrilled. We toured the area quite a bit but were always happiest staying in Aubais and relaxing in your comfortable house. My nephew called it a castle and is crying to come back now that he is back in Germany. The people in Aubais have been wonderful and the food competes with Arles, Aix en Provence and all the rest. THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. We are happy, rested and ready to come back. All the best! The Barkhordari Family, Reston Virginia, USA.
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Thank you so much for allowing us all to stay!. We LOVE the house and the village. We will be dreaming about Aubais during the long, cold Toronto winters. Thank you also for taking the time to answer all our questions. Tatianna, Paul and Theresa McHardy our Parents and friend Julie!
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To the Kacki Family, Thank you for opening your lovely home to us! We enjoyed Aubais so VERY much and hope to be able to return someday. Today is bittersweet because we are preparing to leave early in the morning....we are sad to end this wonderful vacation. We will carry so many happy memories of this trip with us always, and you helped make them possible. Merci Beaucoup! Gwen and Maurilio Amorim & friends, Denise and Wagner Pamieu (Brasil)
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Anne and Peter Laurence , San Francisco California
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Michael Corrigan , Malibu California
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Rod and Sally Perry , Hilversum, Holland & Peterson, UT
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I can say this home is unique b/c it is occupied by the owners 9 months out of the year. Much care and consideration has gone into the comforts and atmosphere of this home to make this a fresh, inviting and comfortable environment, American style. We think it is welcoming and an added plus to be able to host friends a family while maintaining your independance b/c one can walk to your every necessity w/o getting into a car (VERY refreshing for an American!) There are wonderfully interesting things to do and see by only going as short as 10,15, 30 minutes in any direction. We have 3 small children ourselves so the house welcomes children. Our house manager is English and ooozes with hospitality, she is a welcome greeter at your front door to show you around. It is important to us that if you choose to spend your precious vacation with us, we will do our best to make it special for you so that you will want to come back!
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“Dear, Marek and Shelly, Thank you so much for your generosity and hospitality & good taste! Your maison is magnifique and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness shown to us from you friends and strangers in this village. I hope we can visit again very soon. Aubais is restorative to my soul” Herb and Amy Williams (Nashville, Tennessee USA)
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July & August 2004 “Really cool house, I am sad leaving it” Aisling (11) “I loved the swimming pool and Alley the alligator, I love the house too” Fiona (8) “I had a great time at the house, when I walked in I felt like I was in a Mansion. This is a very cool house” Daniel (8) The Cullens (Ireland) & family from (California) (4 adults and 5 children)