Maison Renaissance
£265–£395 / week
About the home
Set in the heart of Leucate Village, still unspoilt by tourists even in the busy summer months. The house has a beach/French theme with hand painted furniture and a selection of beach pictures through the house. NON-SMOKERS ONLY!
It's a traditional French/Catalan village with a big personality and unlike anywhere else I have visited in the South of France. The locals are friendly/welcoming and even in the summer months it's not taken over by tourists. It's an ideal place if you want to discover the real France.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Leucate Beach, 1.5km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Tastefully decorated through with a beach/French theme.
Further details outdoors:
It's possible to sit outside the front of the property which has the sunshine until the early evening. There's an outside table and chairs at the property.
Further details
Cheques must be cleared before rental begins. Any damage must also be paid for. Towels and sheets also available on request. We can also supply a welcome pack on arrival which includes basics like: milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread, cheese, ham, biscuits/snacks. (at extra cost)
You can arrive anytime after 3pm on the day of arrival and you must vacate by 10am on the day of departure.
Conditions
Cheques must be cleared before rental begins. Any damage must also be paid for. Towels and sheets also available on request. We can also supply a welcome pack on arrival which includes basics like: milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread, cheese, ham, biscuits/snacks. (at extra cost)
You can arrive anytime after 3pm on the day of arrival and you must vacate by 10am on the day of departure.
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
Leucate Village is a year round destination, with mild temperatures even in the winter months. On average the area receives 300 days of sunshine a year. We stopped for lunch on our way to Perpignan and ended up buying a house here.
It's a traditional French/Catalan village with a big personality and unlike anywhere else I have visited in the South of France. The locals are friendly/welcoming and even in the summer months it's not taken over by tourists. It's an ideal place if you want to discover the real France.
Excellent restaurants, cafe's that spill out onto the main village square and the perfect place to people watch. There's also a large wine co-operative in the village where you can sample the local wines. In Autumn the new season of wines (such as Corbiere, Fitou, Muscat de Riversaltes and Minervois) can be sampled.
Leucate Beach (the nearest beach) is un-crowded even in high season and there are several smaller more intimate beaches which are a closely guarded secret (see the visitors book in the house). Nearby La Franqui is the Aude's oldest seaside resort and has various sailing competitions throughout the season, whilst La Plage des Coussoules has wild beaches and sand yachting.
This area has a wealth of history and very picturesque with some designated cycling and walking areas. Cap Leucate is also a landmark for migrating birds.
The Leucate area
In the winter the temperatures are mild and there are also several large events during low season - Mondial du Vent, Sol y Fiesta, La Generalli. It's also a Mecca for watersports including windsurfing, kite-surfing and there's also a wake-board park close by. There are also designated cycling routes and excellent walks. And several good fishing areas.
The uncrowded beaches are an obvious attraction but this area has a lot more to offer.............
Wine lovers can also visit various Châteaux situated close by to sample the local award winning wines.
Leucate Village also has it's own traditional market on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings in the Place de la Republique. And shopaholics the larger towns of Perpignan and Narbonne are excellent.
Other places worth visiting are Carcassonne (the fortified medieval city), Fitou , Collioure (built upon Roman foundations, the castle was once the summer residence of the Kings of Mallorca), La Franqui. And for the best views for miles around a walk to the ruins of the ancient fortified castle (built in 1036) that overlooks Leucate Village is a must; here you can see magnificent views of Les Corbieres, the Salses lake and Mont Canigou.
If you have children there's an African Reserve (Zoo) in Sigean, Go-Karting, a Water Park and Adventure Park all a short drive away.
Holiday rental is very scarce to find in the village, so this is a unique opportunity to sample this traditional gem.
Port Leucate has thankfully been built a few kilometres away from the village, it's very easy to find properties to rent in this purpose built area, but it's inhabited solely by tourists.
KITESURFING/WINDSURFING
For further information on kiting/windsurfing and the weather:-
www.chinook-leucate.com - Kitesurfing lessons in English with Phillippe
www.mondial-du-vent.com
http://central.windsurf.free.fr/ - offer windsurfing lessons (all levels) in English
WAKEBOARDING - there's wakeboarding park nearby
BIRD WATCHING - Cap Leucate is a landmark well known for migrating birds.
SOL Y FIESTA - http://www.leucate.net/Fiesta/programme.html
The whole village is overtaken with a three day French/Catalan street carnival spectacular. Dancing, costumes, fireworks, a fantastic weekend for all ages.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Perpignan: 20 km |
| Railway: | La Franqui |
| Ferry: | Bilbao |
By Air:
Several low cost airlines fly to various airports in this area.
Perpignan - approximately 15 minutes by car. Low cost airlines Ryanair and Flybe
Carcassonne - approximately 1 hour by car. Low cost airline Ryanair
Toulouse - approximately 1 and half hours by car. Low cost airline Easyjet
Montpellier - approximately 1 hour by car. Low cost airline Ryanair and British Airways.
Nimes - Ryanair
It's also possible to fly to Gerona in Spain and drive up to France - I have never personally done this journey.
All the major car rental companies have offices at all of these airports.
By Car:
Calais to Leucate - takes approximately 12 hours
St. Malo/Caen to Leucate takes approximately 8 hours
Bilbao to Leucate takes approximately 4 and half hours
It's also possible to take the car on the train from Calais to Narbonne. Narbonne is approximately 20-30 minutes drive.
By Train:
Main TGV run frequently from both Perpignan and Carcasonne to the nearest local station - La Franqui
Taxi - from Perpignan Airport currently costs 60euros - fixed price.
Activities near Leucate
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays

Guestbook for Maison Renaissance
"We had a great time. We loved the village, house and area. We feel so relaxed now. Thank you. " Gill & Brad, Oxford
"Had a wonderful time, the personal feel of the apartment, the serenity of the village and surrounding countryside for cycling, super beaches." Jon & Karen Dauntsey
"Thouroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming village and beautiful area. Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing break." James and Megon Lyell, London
"What an adventure! All very quaint and very very French. Guide book invaluable, helped us make the most of the area. All very relaxing." Chirs and Trevor Thompson
"We initially booked last minute and stayed for a long weekend, we have subsequently been back several times. This is a very special place". Laura Howell
"Awesome place - fantastic for windsurfing and kitesurfing and there's a storage place where you can keep your boards. Be sure to check out the local restaurants, they are inexpensive with fantastic food." Chris Cater
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 17 Jan 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 265 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Medium Season | 1 May 12 | 3 Jun 12 | £ 295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 3 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 345 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Very High Season | 14 Jul 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 345 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Medium Season | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 265 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekend and midweek lettings are available in Low and Medium seasons. From £120EUROS.
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
One set of towels (including beach towels) per person & bed linen and are included in the price.
A deposit of 30% of the rental will be due at time of booking. The deposit is non-refundable. Insurance cover is strongly recommended.
Discount available for longer bookings:-
For bookings of 4- 8 weeks - 15-25%.
For bookings over 8 weeks - 30%.
Changeover days are flexible OUT OF SEASON. But typically to allow for change over, the earliest arrival time is 3:00 pm and the house should be vacated by 10.30 am on day of departure.

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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 years listed You are contacting Karen Bond
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