Villa Fr5141

Description

The grapevines set amongst the ancient tower walls give this property a sense of royal grandeur, a pure Old World fantasy.
Having braved war and fire this chateau stands tall.
Once guarding the Pope’s forces during the Albigensian crusade in the 13th century, the walls are full of history.
Antiques, family portraits and vintage wallpaper decorate these halls, a sign of the lords and ladies that have wandered these halls.
The private swimming pool and organery offer the ideal backdrop for outdoor entertaining on the terraces.
Picture perfect scenery is all around in this property.
The wine cellar situated underground is fit for a sommelier.
Just a short drive from Narbonne, this holiday chateau is a great location for exploring the medieval city.
Set on the Canal de la Robine you can explore the old town or take a boat cruise to take in the wonderful sights.
Sigean Afrcian Reserve can be found further south were you will find lions, elephants, giraffes and more in this 180 hectare park.

Ground floor
- large entrance hall
- living room
- library with billiard table
- dining room
- kitchen (with all mod cons including oven and microwave)
- wine cellar
- laundry room
- WCs
First floor
- one living room
- five double bedrooms
- one triple bedroom
- four bathrooms
Second floor

- three double bedrooms
- three bathrooms
Outside grounds (2 hectares)
- heated swimming pool (6m x 12m) with a security alarm
- solarium
- shower
- charcoal bbq
- tables and garden chairs
- ping pong
- ball/board games
- snooker
- pool house
- dining terraces
- an orangery and vines.
Facilities:
- Internet access
- satellite TV
- hi-fi
- DVD
- free access to the tennis court in the village

The closest airports are Carcassonne (50km) and Toulouse (150km). The nearest town is the medieval town of Narbonne. Explore the old town, the quartier de la Cité (look out for the old Archbishops’ palace, the Gilles-Aycellin donjon and the archaeological and art museums) or the attractive pedestrian street of rue du Pont-des-Marchands. You can take a boat trip on the canal de Robine. Or simply watch the world go by at one of the many cafes on the boulevards.
Good local restaurants include Lo Cagarol in Aigne (5km), Les Oliviers in Bize-Minervois (6km), Le Picou in La Caunette (7km) and Le Relais Chantovent in Minerve (10km).
Local activities include free access to the tennis courts in the village, a 4 seat plane which offers amazing views of the region from above, parachuting in Argeliers (10km), canoeing at Roquebrun (40km), bathing in the river Cesse, the seaside resorts of Gruissan and Narbonne-plage (30km) and the Sigean African Reserve that consists of a 180 hectares park with many animals including lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and ostriches.
Beziers is a lively, bustling, but equally pretty medieval town. Enjoy the view from the terraces near Cathedral St Jacques, visit the public garden (le Plateau des Poètes), stroll through the old town or along the Canal du midi or jump on a canal boat. The Cathedral of St Nazaire and the Roman amphitheatre are definitely recommended.
Carcassonne, the ancient walled city, is also worth a visit. It's bursting with history: see the walled city with ramparts and towers, the Eglise St Nazaire (enjoy amazing views of the Black Mountain and the Pyrenees from the top of the tower!) and the chateau Comtal.
For a more adventurous day out, visit the ancient Cathar city of Minerve, where you can wonder at its breathtaking canyons, natural bridges, vineyards and ramparts. Check out the stunning views along the white chalk cliffs.