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Place de la Canourgue, Montpellier
Sleeps 2 to 4.  Price per week: £600 - £900
Spacious elegant apartment in peaceful old quarter of Montpellier close to law courts.

The Property:

Situated in the most fashionable area of old Montpellier overlooking a garden square, this beautifully presented property provides the perfect base to explore all that this vibrant town has to offer. Pavement cafes, restaurants and small shops (particularly antiques and decorative wares) abound in this pedestrian area. The apartment is on the second floor of this 17th century building. Entry is via a stone staircase. All rooms are particularly bright and sunny with high ceilings and large windows, the property has been restored with care and attention maintaining many original features but including all modern comforts. It has been particularly well equipped with the perfect blend of modern and antique furnishings. The living room has a decorative marble fireplace, the full height windows open onto a small balcony which overlooks the square's gardens. There are two comfortable sofas seating six. Adjoining the living room is the elegant dining room with seating for six. Off this room is the study which has a sofa bed for overnight guests. Both the dining room and living room overlook the square. There is a flat screen television with both French channels and UK free to view. DVD player also available. The house is also equipped with broadband and Wi Fi for internet connection. A stereo system provides both radio and CD player. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed the other with twin beds which can be made up as a king size bed (please request this when you book) There is an ensuite shower room and a bathroom with separate WC. The modern kitchen is fully fitted with dishwasher, hob, oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave as well as a range of small electric appliances. The property is fully centrally heated for winter lets. Linen and towels included, daily maid service by arrangement. Sorry no smoking. Not suitable for young children or persons of limited mobility, no pets. Shorter stays and weekends from £125 per night, minimum 2 nights.

The Village: Montpellier

The City of Montpellier is ideally placed for exploring the Lanquedoc region. Rich in cultural heritage there are art galeries and museums to discover including the renown Musee Fabre which has been recently been reopened. Throughout the year there are festivals of art and music including France music Festival in July and Montpellier Dance. A choice of cinema's including those showing films in English with French sub titles, perfect for praccticing the language. Explore the narrow streets and squares of the old quarter of Montpellier where you are spoilt for choice with excellent restaurants and a wide range of interesting shops. Long sandy beaches are only 15mins away and are accessible by  bus. Montpellier has an excellent public transport system with the tramway giving wide access to the city.

Other points of interest include the Zoo with it's unique Amazonian hot house,  the aquarium, ice rink and Olympic swimming pool.

For longer stays Montpellier has a good choice of language schools catering to all ages and abilities.

Historic towns of Nimes , Avignon and Toulouse can be reached by fast train links.

 
 
 
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Place de la Canourgue
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Living Room
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Dining Room
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Master Bedroom
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Windows onto gardens
 
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