Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This quaint apartment is perfectly located in the historic pedestrian centre of Montpellier, a 2 minute walk to the Place de la Comedie. The apartment is situated on a quiet "cul-de-sac" off a pedestrian street with great restaurants . The apartment is approximately 35 sq. metres and consists of a large kitchen/dining/living area, a double bedroom with storage and a shower room. A sofa bed is located in the living area. This is a perfect apartment to use as a base while you discover all that Montpellier and the Languedoc region have to offer.
St. Pierre Cathedral
Kitchen area
Beautiful Place de la Canorgue
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/65764
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region
The Languedoc region of the South of France is blessed with over 300 days sunshine a year, with temperatures reaching about 30 degrees in the summer months, mid 20's in April, May, June, September and often October and normally around 15 degrees the rest of the year, barring December and January when temperatures drop slightly but the sky is always a glorious blue.
Within 10 km of Montpellier, are the beautiful sandy beaches of Le Grande Motte, Palavas les Flot, and Le Grau-du-Roi. These beaches have numerous restaurants, perfect for a tasty lunch or night-time enteretainment. Transport around Montpellier couldn't be easier as there are two separate tram lines running every few minutes all around the city.
Within easy reach of Montpellier, are numerous points of interest. Sete, 15 minutes by train, is renowned as the home of George Brassens and Paul Valery. Its beautiful canals, fishing port and beaches are a perfect day trip.
The Etang de Thau is about 30 minutes away, with beautiful towns such as Marseillan, Bouzigues and Meze, known for their pretty ports and numerous restaurants.
Slightly further afield are the historic cities of Carcassonne, Nimes and Avignon. The Viaduct de Millau, an incredible feat of engineering, is the longest viaduct in Europe and one of the largest in the world - well worth a trip.
Montpellier area
Montpellier is the stunning capital of the beautiful Languedoc region of France.
Montpellier is well known as a centre of culture, with 2 opera houses only 400m apart. The opera house in Place de la Comedie is a sight to behold, both in summer and especially in winter, when it is beautifully illuminated for the Christmas markets. The Christmas market takes over the Place de la Comedie from early December. The Place de la Comedie is one of the largest pedestrian areas in Europe.
Just beside the apartment is the world famous St. Pierre Cathedral, with its stunning architecture, it was built in 1364 at the request of Pope Urbain V.
The Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden, is an oasis in the middle of the city. A great place for a picnic or a stroll, and it is thought to be the oldest in France.
There are numerous music and theater festivals held throughout the year, with numerous international Fairs in the Parc des Expos, a horse show in November, as well as the beautiful Christmas market.
One of the best way to visit Montpellier is by means of a gastronomic tour sampling delicious Southern French cuisine as well as food from all over the world. Try some of the great wine bars within 2 minutes of the apartment, a great way to sample local and regional wines without too much effort...
How to get there
Montpellier airport is approxiamately 10 km away and is well served by both air and rail. The airport of Montpellier has direct flights from both Stansted with Ryanair and Gatwick with Easyjet. Surrounding airports include: Beziers (40 mins) - flights from Bristol with Ryanair Perpignan (80 mins)- flights from Manchester with BmiBaby,Stansted and Birmingham with Ryanair and flights from Southampton with Flybe Carcassonne (100 mins)- flights from Liverpool, Stansted and East Midlands with Ryanair and flights from Cork, Dublin and Shannon with Ryanair Marseille (2hrs)- flights from Dublin with both Ryanair and Aer Lingus. From the UK, Ryanair has flights from Bournemouth, Glasgow, Stansted, Edinburgh and Manchester and Easyjet has flights from Gatwick and Bristol Toulouse (2hrs)- flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus. From the UK flights from Bristol and Gatwick with EasyJet, Birmingham with Flybe and Belfast , Edinburgh and Leeds with Jet2.com Nice (3hrs) - flights from Dublin with Ryanair and Aer Lingus and flights from Cork with Ryanair Alternatively you could fly to Paris and get the TGV and arrive in Montpellier 3 and a half hours later. Sete is only 15 minutes away by train.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Montpellier: 10 km
Railway:
Montpellier
Activities near Montpellier
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels.
Further details indoors: The apartment is well equipped with everything you need for a city break. The apartment is bright and airy with large windows in both the kitchen/living area and the bedroom.
Further details outdoors: Two steps from the apartment are numerous restaurants with everything from great sushi, to delicious pastas to chic wine and tapas bars. Numerous fountains, parks and squares are situated a short stroll from the apartment, and numerous beaches within easy reach. This apartment is not suitable for children. Montpellier is also a great city for shopping and when you tire of all that, sit at one of the many cafés in Place de la Comedie, enjoy a cool drink and watch the world go by.
Further details
A booking deposit of 25% is required to secure your reservation. A breakage deposit of €100 is required. A cleaning charge of €40 is required. Bed linen and towels are available for hire at a cost of €20 per couple.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
September
31 Aug 08
1 Oct 08
375£338
0-
0-
1 Week
October
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
325£293
6054
6559
3 Nights
November to March
1 Nov 08
1 Apr 09
275£248
5550
6054
3 Nights
April
1 Apr 09
1 May 09
300£270
5550
5550
3 Nights
May and June
1 May 09
27 Jun 09
350£315
0-
0-
1 Week
July and August
27 Jun 09
1 Sep 09
450£405
0-
0-
1 Week
September
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
375£338
0-
0-
1 Week
October
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
325£293
0-
0-
1 Week
November to March
1 Nov 09
28 Mar 10
275£248
0-
0-
1 Week
April
28 Mar 10
1 May 10
300£270
0-
0-
1 Week
May and June
1 May 10
1 Jul 10
350£315
0-
0-
1 Week
101
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
A cleaning charge of €40 is payable on departure. Bed linen and towels are available to hire locally, at a charge of €20 per couple, and the beds will be made up when you arrive.
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
Key:
11
12
Booked
11
12
Available
11
12
Unknown
11
12
Arrival/Departure dates
Send Enquiry
To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/65764
Contact details for the advertiser of home 65764
Name:
Dearbhla O'Riordan
Tel:
+33 (0)467 099190
Mobile:
+33 (0)612 437733
Be aware of time-zones Please mention Holiday Lettings when contacting this advertiser
Print this page
Email to friend
Be aware of time-zones
