Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
In the heart of France’s Minervois region, nestling at the foot of the Black Mountain, lies the village where the Chateau de l'Ange sits. This superb medieval castle dates from the 12th century onwards, and consists of the main building (3 living rooms, library, dining room, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms), four towers and a dovecote, extensive terraced gardens covering 2 hectares (5 acres) and a swimming pool.
If what you have in mind is getting away from it all with family or friends, you can rent the entire Chateau de l'Ange and have the buildings, park and pool all to yourselves for groups of up to 14. If you wish, you may also hire members of the domestic staff (maid, cook etc.).
The Chateau de l'Ange is one of a line of fortified castles where the vassals of the Count of Toulouse resisted the Albigensian crusade in the 13th century. The property was one of the fortified châteaux built to resist the Pope’s forces. We know from evidence in the oldest part of the château that in the year 1100 its owner was Bernarde, Lord of Agel, Minerve and Cazelles.
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
Nearby Attractions BEZIERS: a pretty medieval town bursting with energy (rugby, bullfighting), and with its own theatre and an attractive public garden (the Plateau des Poètes). Enjoy the beautiful view from the terraces near the Cathedral St Jacques, or walk along the Canal du Midi, or relax on a canal boat. Not to be missed: the Cathedral of St Nazaire (13th-14th centuries), the narrow streets of the medieval old town, and Béziers’ own Roman amphitheatre.
NARBONNE: stroll around the old town, the quartier de la Cité and Narbonne’s pretty pedestrian street the rue du Pont-des-Marchands, or relax at one of the many café terraces on the boulevards. Take a boat ride on the canal de Robine. In the quartier de la Cité, don’t miss the old Archbishops’ palace with its medieval halls, the Gilles-Aycellin donjon and Narbonne’s archeological and art museums.
Narbonne area
Nearby Restaurants Aigne: Lo Cagarol (5kms) Bize- Minervois: Les Oliviers (6kms) La Caunette: Le Picou (7kms) Minerve: Le Relais Chantovent (10kms)
Local Activities - A small 4-seater plane to see how beautiful the region looks from above (departure from the Narbonne aeroclub, 25 km away). - Tennis in the village. - Bathing: possible nearby in the river Cesse, or further a field there are seaside resorts at Gruissan or Narbonne-plage (30km away). - Parachuting at Argeliers (10km away) - Canoeing: possible on the waterways of the back country (at Roquebrun, 40km away). Canoe rental possible by the day or half-day. - The African Reserve at Sigean: situated near the Mediterranean coast between Narbonne and Perpignan, this vast animal park extends over 180 hectares (450 acres). Here giraffes, lions, elephants, zebras, ostriches and gazelles live in relative freedom. You can visit the “African Reserve” by car, or even on foot in certain places where the animals do not present a danger to the public.
Further details indoors: Ground floor - A spacious entrance hall leading to the living room and the library - A wine cellar - Small drawing room - Dining room - Kitchen with all necessary modern equipment (oven, microwave, satellite television, internet access, Hi-Fi, DVD) - Laundry room - WCs
First floor - The upstairs drawing room - Four double bedrooms - One triple bedroom - One child’s bedroom - Three bathrooms
Second floor - A double bedroom - A bathroom
Further details outdoors: - Mediterranean park of 2 hectares - Orangery - Dining terraces - Box hedges - Swimming pool - Vines - Tables and garden chairs - Table-tennis table - Ball games
Further details
- Security deposit: €1500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. - Energy costs: Included in the rental price. - End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it. - Arrival time: 5pm onwards. - Departure time: 11am. - Pets: Pets allowed. - Smoking: Smoking is permitted in the property.
Please note that full property descriptions, photographs, availability & prices are kept up to date on my website which you can visit by clicking on my personal website link below.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low season
27 Jun 08
1 Jul 09
2450£ 2,450
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1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
4450£ 4,450
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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