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Reference no. 1144 Self catering gite for holiday letting in Espéraza, Languedoc |
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Local area Within a two minute walk are boulangeries, patisseries, tabacs, bars, restaurants, bank, a post office, and a church. Espéraza is in the department of the Aude, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It lies on a meander of the River Aude, just north of the foothills of the Pyrenees. The property is 6km from Quillan to the South, and 15km from Limoux to the north All around the area are castles, mountains, historic abbeys, churches, gorges, grottoes and spas. The town lies in the very heart of Cathar Country, the location of some of the most important and portentous events of medieval Europe, vestiges of which can be seen everywhere. Many of the most famous Cathar sites are only a short drive or cycle ride away. It is less than a two hour's walk away to the hilltop village of Rennes-le-Chateau, the mystery village of the the Languedoc, a site of continuing mysteries surrounding the discovery of vast treasures by the local priest over a century ago. Activities include horse riding, hang-gliding, white-water rafting, kayaking and canoeing, mountain climbing, fishing and walking and even hot air ballooning. In the winter, there is skiing in the Pyrenees, less than an hour away. Hot springs abound in this area and there are many naturally heated swimming pools and natural lakes. Carcassonne 50 km Perpignan 60 Km Toulouse 90 Km Foix 70 Km Spain and Andorra are both within easy reach for day trips. |
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currency conversion Electricity usage is charged at cost October to March. For those who cannot or do not want to spend precious holiday time cleaning up, an optional clean-up service is available on request Mid-week and week-end breaks are available off-season.
Please quote reference 1144 hhf when making bookings. |
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