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Home description
The original castle at Ventenac dated back to the twelfth century, when it was captured by Simon de Montfort in the Albigensian crusade against the Cathars. Little or nothing remains of that original building, and although parts of the present Château date back 300 years, most of it was built in the 19th century. In 1938 the Caveau was taken over by the local winegrowers, who formed a cave co-opérative to make and sell wines using grapes from the rich vineyards around the village. The co-operative still makes wine, winning prizes for its rich reds and (unusually for the region) its characterful white
Pool and gardens with house above
The pyrenees in the distance
Looking down on the pool from the top floor of the house
Entre deux Mers bedroom
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
The Languedoc Roussillon region of Southern France curves in an arc from Cevennes down as far as the Pyrenees and the border with Spain. The region hosts magnificent scenery, clean, uncrowded beaches with warm seas, excellent skiing & other recreational facilities, a richly diverse culture and cuisine, quiet roads, ready access, and a climate which boasts the highest annual sunshine average in the country.
The region is a noted, if somewhat underated wine producer, often overshadowed by the more well known Bordeaux to the west and Cote De Rhone to the east. However the wines here can be great and have to be tasted on a visit to the region.
Narbonne area
Ventenac is a delightfully peaceful and friendly village, perfectly located for exploring the Languedoc region.The restored canal-side is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the village itself we have two restaurants offering a wide choice of menus and informal dining, as well as a mobile bakery which is open every morning. In nearby villages there are other restaurants, plus supermarkets, bakers, general stores, tabacs, cafés and bars.
The pure sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea are about 30 minutes’ drive away, with a choice of family resorts such as Narbonne Plage and Gruisson, with its unusual chalets supported on stilts. From the house you can see the hills of the Corbières range, with the Pyrenees behind them – about an hour away by car. The famous medieval city of Carcassonne is 35km away, while the Cathar village of Minerve is even closer. Our biggest local city is Narbonne, which was established as a regional capital by the Romans.
During Spring and Autumn periods we offer a range of courses and activity breaks. Our choice of courses is extensive, and we can also organise tailor-made courses for groups. The facilities at Château Ventenac are also suitable for business meetings and seminars.
Guests are accommodated in our stylish bed-and-breakfast rooms, and further accommodation is available within the village. Château-based courses are held in the elegant dining and drawing rooms, as well as in the shaded gardens and terraces.
Courses for 2007/2008 include:
Reiki Yoga Life drawing and sculpture Botanical watercolour painting A taste of the Languedoc, incorporating wine-tasting, cookery, castles, cathedrals and the Cathars, and including day trips to places of interest Rest and recuperation, including massage therapy, Reiki, shiatzu, yoga, swimming, and star-gazing Wine-tasting French cookery We also offer short guided cycling and walking weekends, exploring the local region and some of its many historical sites and places of interest.
All courses are led by qualified and experienced teachers and are generally suitable for all levels. Courses last either six days (Sunday to Saturday) or over a long weekend (Thursday to Monday). For the latest course list, or for information on custom-made courses and business seminars, please contact the owner for further details.
How to get there
By air: The closest airports are Carcassonne (40 minutes) and Perpignan (50 minutes) both of which are served by Ryanair, while bmibaby and FlyBE fly to Perpignan. Ryanair also flies to Girona (90 minutes south, over the Spanish border), Montpellier (90 minutes east) and Nîmes (100 minutes east). British Airways flies to Toulouse (90 minutes north) and Montpellier, and Easyjet serves Toulouse. We’ll send you directions from your chosen destination when you book.
By rail:High speed trains go direct to Narbonne (15 minutes away) from Paris and Lille, which connect with Eurostar services from London Waterloo. Narbonne also has a Motorail terminal with services directly from Calais.
By road: We are about 15 minutes from two different autoroutes, offering you a choice of itinerary from northern France and southern Spain. We’ll send you detailed directions when you book.
Activities near Narbonne
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (6), Double beds (5), Cots (2), Dining seating for 16, Lounge seating for 14, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Château Ventenac is available during the summer months (end May to early September), and in the winter including Christmas and New Year, for self-catering holidays by a single family or group. Our six/seven bedrooms and five bathrooms accommodate up to 14 people in style and comfort, and your group will have the whole house and its spacious gardens to yourselves, 3 extra child beds are available.. These self-catering weeks run from Saturday to Saturday,
The newly fitted French country kitchen has everything you need, from a garlic press to a toaster, and we provide starter packs of essential supplies for our guests. Linen and towels are included, and we have washing machines and tumble dryers for your own clothes.
Further details outdoors: As the property is on several levels it may be unsuitable for elderly or infirm and is unfortunately wheelchair inaccessible.
Cots and high chairs are available on request, although we ask our guests to supervise small children, particularly in the outside areas.
Visitors are welcome to use the full-sized open-air swimming pool or just to sit in the shady spot in our garden - and relax.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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2000£ 2,000
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2500£ 2,500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Bed and Breakfast is available during the autumn and spring The Méditerranée suite and The Atlantique suite are £70 per night for a single and £85 per night for a couple, other Bed and Breakfast rooms are £50 per night for a single and £65 per night for a couple. please contact the owner for further details
The Owner also runs courses during the Autumn months, these are in Painting, Reiki, Yoga and Baby massage. Several other courses are planned. Please contact Julia for further details.
Availability notes
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