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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 4 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Chateau de Montelegre is situated in Versols in Southern Aveyron. The Chateau de Montelegre is a medieval jewel beckoning from the 13th Century. Overlooking the magical valley of the Sorgues, this entirely renovated manor with swimming pool is for rent on a weekly basis. A superb location for a gathering of friends and family. This marvellous 13th Century Chateau de Montelegre can be rented with or without the cottage. Meals are taken in the vaulted dining room, entirely restored, and there is a 10 metre by 5 metre swimming pool built inside an ancient trout basin facing the castle. Sun tanning on the terraces, with the unique panoramic view, is ideal. In total 27 people can sleep on site, 19 in the chateau and 8 in the cottage. Enjoy the cosy evenings in the Chateau de Montelegre's living room or have a go at one of the many activities, play table tennis, table football, billiards or "pétanque", get on a mountain bike to discover the spectacular landscape in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Go trout-fishing or simply discover the cultural heritage the region has to offer. This is an extraordinary property; the setting and the interior have to be seen to be believed.
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region
The south of France and Languedoc is swamped with beautiful and dramatic landscapes, medieval towns, Cather castles and of course beaches. There are great stretches of spectacular landscapes and river gorges.
The south of France and Languedoc has superb ecclesiastical architecture, great medieval towns like Cordes and Carcassonne, and surprisingly unpopulated beaches away from the major resorts.
The heartland of the region is the Bas Languedoc, the dry, coastal plain, stony, vine growing hills between Nimes and Carcassonne. The area has seen massive tourist development, especially on the coast, and a drastic transformation of the Languedoc’s cheap wine industry.
The Eastern Languedoc is dominated by 2 major cities, Montpellier and Nimes. Nimes is a busy modern town impressive for its denim textile industry and boasts some of the most extensive Roman remains in Europe.
Nimes also has a great tradition of bullfighting. The wildest and best know bullfight is the Feria de Pentecote, which is a 5 day festival over the Whitsun weekend. Millions crowd into Nimes to watch amateur and the worlds best matadors compete. Montpellier too has a fine history.
Thousands of years of intellectual activity and trade have Montpellier a heaving, full of life city. Benjamin of Tudela, the 12th century Jewish traveller, documented that the city’s streets were buzzing with traders from every corner of Greece, Egypt, Spain, Gaul, Pisa and Genoa. Today this University City is vying with Toulouse for the title of the most dynamic city in the south of France and Languedoc. It is worth noting too that the beaches around Montpellier are largely untouched.
The beautiful historic city Toulouse is the cultural capital of the Languedoc. With its charming, historic and cosmopolitan centre Toulouse is one of France’s most vibrant and metropolitan cities. Toulouse is a university city second only to Paris; it is a world renowned aviation centre and has a claim to be the European capital of poetry!
The southern part of Languedoc boasts a stirring and varied landscape. From the coastal flats to the rocky hills the region has a rugged and rich backdrop. The fortress town of Carcassonne is perhaps the most notable, historic and beautiful in the southern Languedoc.
The nearby crumbling Cathar castles of the Aude hark back to the Languedoc’s era of independence, and the wars against the Cathars in the 12th century.
The south of France and Languedoc has such a diverse landscape, you have stylish and chic yacht ports, rolling valleys, rivers, a great and very evident Medieval history, Mediterranean beaches, immense cities and the weather to match. Some of France’s best chateaux are found in the south of France and Languedoc region, and it’s a wonderful place to enjoy a holiday chateau in France.
St. Affrique area
Locally there is much to enjoy, Sylvanès Abbey, the Roquefort Caves (yes, it's where they cure the famous cheese) the Fayet castle, the famous Temlpar's Knights trail etc. Whatever you decide, you will be seduced by the warm welcome and the majestic surroundings.
For more than 800 years ago, the Castle dominated the Sorques Valley. Between Saint-Affrique and the Larzac plateau, the Valley of the Sorgues has the subdued charm of hidden treasures. It is not as renowned as other aveyronnese valleys, and yet its singular beauty has in all seasons attracted noblemen and notables of Montpellier in search of authentic holiday spots. The villages bordering the Sorgues are as warm as they are beautiful. The silhouette of the chateau, in the heart of the forest, can be seen by merely looking upwards from Versols
Further details indoors: This marvellous 13th Century castle can be rented with or without the cottage. Meals are taken in the vaulted dining room, entirely restored, and there is a 10 metre by 5 metre swimming pool built inside an ancient trout basin facing the castle. Sun tanning on the terraces, with the unique panoramic view, is ideal.
Chateau first floor: "Harmony" room - 2 persons, 180cm large bed (shower and WC). - "Charlotte" room - 4 persons, 180cm large four-poster bed + 2x90cm large beds (bath and WC). - "Chapelle" room - 2 persons, 140cm large bed (No bathroom).
Chateau second floor: "Melchior" room - 3 persons, 140cm large bed + 1x90cm large bed (bath and WC). - "Estelle" room - 4 persons, 180cm four-poster bed + 1x140cm large bed (bath and WC). - "Médiévale" room - 2 persons + 1 baby, 180cm four-poster bed + 1x little baby bed. - "Louis XIII" room - 2 persons, 180cm four-poster bed.
Cottage first floor: Shower and WC. Living room with TV, 2 persons, 2x80cm large sofa bed.
Cottage second floor: 1st room - 2 persons, 140cm large bed. - 2nd room - 2 persons, 140cm large bed. - 3rd room - 2 persons, 2x90cm large bed.
In total 27 people can sleep on site. Utilise the washing machine, gas cooker, oven, microware, iron and ironing table, garden table with chairs, bbq, table tennis, and linen is provided. Enjoy the cosy evenings in the castle's living room or the long afternoons on their sun-drenched terrace with spectacular views.
Further details outdoors: In total 27 people can sleep on site. Utilise the washing machine, gas cooker, oven, microware, iron and ironing table, garden table with chairs, bbq, table tennis, and linen is provided. Enjoy the cosy evenings in the castle's living room or the long afternoons on their sun-drenched terrace with spectacular views.
Have a go at one of the many activities: take a dip into the swimming pool, play table tennis, table football, billiards or "pétanque", get on a mountain bike to discover the spectacular landscape in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Go trout-fishing or simply discover the cultural heritage the region has to offer.
Conditions
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 towels are included in the rental price. Energy costs: Included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price. Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards. Departure time: 10.00am. Pets: Pets not allowed. Smoking: No smoking in the property. It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at 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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29 Jun 08
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4210£ 4,210
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5895£ 5,895
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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