Syrah Apartment

Description

Syrah Apartment, named after a variety of red wine grape grown primarily in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France, is one of six apartments in the stunning holiday home La Bastide Lavandière.

The 19th century stone Mas building is in Canaules-et-Argentières, a charming village surrounded by vineyards, halfway between Anduze and Sauve in the Languedoc Rousillon region of southern France and not far from the Cevennes mountains.

The apartment is on the second floor. One of the most delightful aspects of this great space is the private terrace just off the living room, east facing and enjoying the first glimpses of the morning sun. Coffee, croissant and a book, heaven !

There is a shared garden and saltwater swimming pool (12mx6m) and two parking areas. In the fenced garden area there is a swing and games for children.

Accommodation in more detail:

On entering the apartment you will immediately be in the open plan dining kitchen and living room area. There is a mezzanine above with two single beds.

The well-equipped fitted kitchen has the added benefit of an “island” which gives additional preparation space. The apartment has all the facilities needed for a self-catering holiday. These include electric cooker, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee maker.

There is a large dining table with seating for six people.

Both bedrooms have an en-suite shower and wash basin and one also has a WC. There is also a separate WC.
Bedroom 1 has a double bed and Bedroom 2 has twin beds. The mezzanine area, accessed by a staircase, has two single beds ideal for children.

TV with French and UK channels are provided and also a DVD player.
WiFi is available throughout the property.
Pets are not allowed at the property.
Smoking is not permitted.
Linen and towels are included in the price. Please bring your own pool towels.

Outside:
Guests have access to a garden and salt water swimming pool (12m x 6m) shared by the other apartments in the building. There are two parking areas. In the fenced garden area there is a swing and games for children. A communal BBQ is provided here but the apartment has one also.

LOCAL AREA:
Discover Anduze (12km) and its historical centre with numerous restaurants and bars. The Provençal market held on Thursdays, is always popular offering plenty of local produce. Well worth a visit is the Bambouseraie. This is a botanical garden specializing in bamboos and is located in Générargues,

Catch the steam train from Anduze (12km away) to Saint Jean du Gard, taking in the stunning views of the beautiful landscape as the train crosses the viaduct. through the Gardon. The train runs most days in the holiday season .

About 12km away is Sauve. This picturesque, medieval town on the banks of the Vidourle river, is set in an area of forested hills, vineyards and orchards.

Just 36km drive away is the medieval town of Uzès. The well known Place Aux Herbes, has a popular market and many restaurants. Climb the tower at the Duché for spectacular views over the town and visit the cathedral.
Nîmes (approx 29km) is known for well-preserved Roman monuments such as the Arena of Nimes, a double-tiered circa-70 AD amphitheater still in use for concerts and bullfights. Both the Pont du Gard tri-level aqueduct and the House Square white limestone Roman temple are around 2,000 years old.

If you are wanting a little more excitement and would like to try Canoeing or Kayaking, you could visit Western Canoe (aprox 35.2km). Western Canoe is based in the medieval village of Laroque at the foot of the castle, on the banks of the river Hérault with its magnificent gorges.

Montpellier (approx 43km) boasts numerous tiny medieval streets, which bear testament to it’s proud past. Rue de la Valfère, Rue du Bras de Fer, Rue de L’Argenterie are sure to introduce you to a whole new world. Why not go shopping in the boutiques with their vaulted ceilings and visit designers, antique dealers and tearooms, or see some art at Carré Ste Anne, Galerie St Ravy etc. enjoy a journey back through time!


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