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Authentiquement restauré ancienne Maison de Village romaine

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Une entrée rustique, avec un escalier en pierre menant à une fenêtre ornée de barreaux en métal.
Une terrasse extérieure avec des murs en briques, des volets rouges et une arche en briques. On y trouve deux tables avec des chaises, entourées de plantes en pot et d’une lanterne suspendue.
Une cuisine équipée d’un four à micro-ondes, d’une cuisinière et de casseroles suspendues. On y trouve une fenêtre avec vue, un évier et une table en bois.
Un coin repas avec un mur en pierre, des meubles en bois et un ventilateur de plafond.
Un salon chaleureux avec un canapé en bois, une table à manger et un coin cuisine visible à travers une porte ouverte.

Avis voyageurs

10 sur 10
Exceptionnel

Points forts

  • Découvrez des lieux d’intérêt à proximité
    Near Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
1 chambre2 personnes

Équipements populaires

  • Parking sur place
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Cuisine
  • Lave-linge
  • Climatisation
  • Barbecue

Découvrir la zone

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Assignan, Occitanie
  • Place, Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc
    ‪19 min à pied‬
  • Place, Canal du Midi
    ‪21 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire
    ‪44 min en voiture‬
  • Airport, Aéroport de Béziers Cap d’Agde (BZR)
    ‪64 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

1 chambre (2 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 lit double

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Sèche-cheveux

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Cuisine
Coin salle à manger séparé
Salle à manger
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À propos de cet hébergement

Authentiquement restauré ancienne Maison de Village romaine

La Belle Ancienne (Ancienne Beauté) est niché dans le pittoresque village d'Assignan (936 AD), construit sur une colline près de St Chinian, au coeur d'une région riche en histoire, ainsi que du vin: le Languedoc. Pierres apparentes, de grandes poutres en bois, un escalier en colimaçon classiques de la cave au toit-terrasse, cheminée, évier en marbre et carrelage d'origine préserver l'antiquité et le charme de son caractère médiéval. Bien qu'authentiquement restauré, vous trouverez tout le confort moderne, comme une literie et des serviettes de luxe, une presse française, une télévision connectée (Internet uniquement) et un lecteur DVD. Au nord de Assignan, vous verrez la Montagne Noire et au sud, les Pyrénées. Errant à travers des paysages de vignes, tout en appréciant les senteurs de lavande, de romarin et de thym, vous êtes sur le bord du Parc Naturel du Haut Languedoc, avec ses vues majestueuses. Randonnée pédestre, le vélo, le canoë-kayak et l'équitation sont seulement quelques-unes des nombreuses activités dans la région.

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Règlement intérieur

Arrivée après 16 h 00
Départ avant 10 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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Événements

Événements non autorisés
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Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie autorisés : maximum 1 au total
Inquire first and pets must be fully trained.
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Consignes de départ

L'hôte vous demande d'effectuer les tâches suivantes avant le départ :
Retirer les draps des lits utilisés et rassembler les serviettes utilisées
Enlever les articles personnels, enlever les restes de nourriture et de boisson et sortir les poubelles
Éteindre les lumières, verrouiller les portes et rendre les clés
À défaut, vous risquez de recevoir un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : 8056943
Hébergement n° 8056943a
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ni d'aucun appareil à gaz
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.

À propos du quartier

Assignan

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Assignan, plus précisément en zone rurale. Profitez de votre séjour pour expérimenter de nouvelles activités aux célèbres Château de Combebelle et Domaine Gautran Cailhol. Vous préférez le calme et la beauté des grands espaces ? Mettez plutôt le cap sur les magnifiques sites de Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc et Les Gorges du Brian. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le tubing sur l'eau et le canoë-kayak tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour la randonnée en VTT et la spéléologie.
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Assignan, Occitanie

À proximité

  • Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc - 19 min à pied - 1.6 km
  • Canal du Midi - 21 min en voiture - 19.3 km
  • Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire - 44 min en voiture - 40.9 km
  • Cathédrale Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur - 44 min en voiture - 37.6 km
  • Abbaye de Fontfroide - 54 min en voiture - 48.3 km

Comment se déplacer

  • Gare de Nissan - 32 min en voiture
  • Aéroport de Béziers Cap d'Agde (BZR) - 44 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge De L'école - ‬8 min en voiture
  • ‪Le Chat Qui Pêche - ‬19 min en voiture
  • ‪Le Thai De Castigno - ‬1 min à pied
  • ‪Cafe Du Balcon - ‬8 min en voiture
  • ‪Restaurant Le Terminus - ‬13 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?

Oui, cet hébergement accepte les animaux de compagnie (max. 1). Des restrictions peuvent s'appliquer, veuillez contacter l'hébergement pour plus de détails.

Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Authentiquement restauré ancienne Maison de Village romaine ?

À partir du 4 oct. 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Authentiquement restauré ancienne Maison de Village romaine le 16 mai 2027 commencent à 573 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.

À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?

Un parking est disponible sur place.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Authentiquement restauré ancienne Maison de Village romaine ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Authentiquement restauré ancienne Maison de Village romaine ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement ?

Envie d'un séjour plaisir riche en découvertes ? Cette maison de vacances qui profite d'une belle situation en zone rurale se trouve à 3,2 km de Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc et à 3,8 km de Château de Combebelle. Place du Marché et Domaine Gautran Cailhol sont également à 15 km de distance.

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 20 avis sur 21.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 1 avis sur 21.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 21.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 21.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 21.

9,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

9,8/10

Communication

9,8/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Magical place

Truly special!
Séjour de 30 nuits en juillet 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 4 sept. 2024
Merci beaucoup, Nancy. It was my pleasure to host you at La Belle Ancienne. I hope you have the chance to visit again next year! ~ Christine
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

calm and cozy

We had a wonderful stay in this calm and cozy house. It is well equipped and leaves no wishes open.
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 sept. 2024
Es war mir ein Vergnügen, Christian zu beherbergen. Er und sein Partner waren sehr respektvoll gegenüber dem Haus. Ich begrüße ihre Rückkehr jederzeit!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Live in a Fairytale

Truly a fairytale town! Absolutely was thrilled with this quaint rental !! A perfect combination of history with modern conveniences. The place was very clean and had all the cooking tools we needed. Loved the rooftop Terrace! Beautiful sunsets in a peaceful location. Friendly neighbors during the stay made it so pleasant as well! I felt this charming place was a perfect get away for me! Thank you !
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
What a pleasure to hear of your experiences at La Belle Ancienne and surroundings. The trip might be over but the memories remain. Hope to see you again! ~ Christine
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

All you could hope for

We spent a terrific week at Chrstine’s Lovely property. The house really does have everything you could hope for and we really enjoyed our week of self catering. There are lots of great towns and villages within the radius of an hour by car. The one thing we missed was aircon since our visit coincided with a 43C heatwave. The peace and quiet of Assignan was a balm for the soul.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
It was a pleasure to accommodate you!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Enchanting & magical

It was more than we could have dreamt of as far as charm, comfort and truly a magical place to stay! Besides the house, the town, had so many places to hike, bike, walk and explore history with a delightful true country beauty. there were a few lovely looking places to eat, although we preferred the charm of the kitchen and cooking. The terrace has a stunning view and you felt like you were in heaven looking over such magical landscape. I can't WAIT to go back! I would HIGHLY recommend this place, because like us you won't want to leave, and you'll be planning on how soon to get back there!
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
Merci - I am pleased that you enjoyed staying at my home. La Belle Ancienne welcomes you back year round and I am happy to offer return guests a discount as my way of saying, "C'est un plaisir de vous revoir!"
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

La Belle Ancienne - a perfect home in the most gorgeous setting...

From start to finish our week at this incredible property was simply a delight in every way. Christine (the owner) was brilliant to be in touch with, giving us some fantastic recommendations for local markets, eateries and local wine producers. The house itself is perfect - with fabulous facilities but still retaining all it's charm and wonderfully clean and well presented. The village of Assignan is quiet and peaceful but surrounded by vineyards and with 3 restaurants there is plenty of amazing food and wine to enjoy and everyone is so friendly. We found some beautiful walks nearby and were blessed with great weather for the whole time we were there - the Languedoc lends itself to the sun... so beautiful. The whole area is steeped in so much history, which we loved... Cathar country... and there is a fantastic array of guides and maps at La Belle Ancienne to get you started. We had the best week away, I cannot recommend this property more highly.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
I am thrilled that you found La Belle Ancienne and surroundings the perfect getaway for your holiday. It was a pleasure to assist you and I welcome your return for further adventures!
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Agréable séjour

Maison conforme au descriptif, originale, confortable, bien équipée et un roof-top -joliment décoré- très apprécié pour les soirées d'été !
Séjour de 9 nuits en juillet 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 août 2022
Je suis heureux d'entendre que vous avez apprécié votre séjour à La Belle Ancienne et je vous souhaite la bienvenue à tout moment !
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Petite maison de village avec toit-terrasse très sympa

Séjour très agréable
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 29 juil. 2023
Je suis heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour et que la maison vous ait bien servi.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

In one word....CHARMING

Looking at the picture makes me want to return and I just got home a week ago! My travel companion and I stayed at La Belle for 3 weeks and we both had a wonderful experience. The house was furnished and equipped with anything/everything that we would possibly need or want. The night we arrived there was a wonderful bottle of local wine waiting for us. Slept great every night in the quiet, tranquil village of Assignan. We took local bike rides around the surrounding countryside and villages, enjoyed the local outdoor open markets in St. Chinian, enjoyed cooking many nights in the very well equipped kitchen, and then eating up on the rooftop. Listening to the surrounding sounds, the birds chirping, the church bell chimes, etc. were all very quaint and the aromas of the restaurants wafting up the Rue all made for a very sensual experience. It was truly a pleasant vacation!! We also were in a good location to take daily road trips to Carcassonne, Montepelier, Beziers, the Canal de Midi, etc. So much to see in the Languedoc!
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
How nice to hear about your extended stay at La Belle Ancienne. Having the time to unwind and get into the rhythm of southern France is a wonderful way to experience and appreciate the area. You are most welcome to return in any season!
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property with French charm

Chris provided me with all the information I would need before I arrived making the arrival smooth, with no problems. My travel partner and I arrived to a local bottle of wine awaiting us, which he could not open fast enough. Instantly we felt comfortable at Chris' charming home. It was equipped with everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked dinners often, and then ate on the rooftop. This is such a great central location for bike riding, hiking, day road trips, kayaking, village hopping, weekly Markets, dining, wineries, ....so much to offer. I would definitely return and see more!! but this kept us busy for the month!
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely charming - loved it.

We were delighted with the standard of accommodation at La Belle Ancienne. Everything was there for a comfortable and memorable stay. We were attending a wedding in Assignan and it was a joy to return each evening after a full day's activities and just relax.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2018
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay at La Belle Ancienne and in Assignan. I can imagine the wedding in the village was magical amongst the scenery. You are welcome to return anytime! ~ Christine
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely unforgettable! Amazing accommodations

Amazing, unique villa in Assignan. Close to St. Chinian which has a grocery store and anything else you may need. The villa was inviting, beautifully decorated and incredibly comfortable! Easy to find with ample parking. The wood stove heats the entire place and is gorgeous at that. The bathroom has heated floors! I honestly can recommend this place with beyond five stars. It was truly an unforgettable experience and the hosts were over the top accommodating. I will be back!!
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay at La Belle Ancienne and welcome your return; good energy that comes around, goes around!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Getaway in the Languedoc!

Charming house just steps away from nice, local restaurants. Five to ten minute drive to farmer's and craft market twice a week. Many historical sites including castles and ancient towns nearby. My wife, daughter and I loved our stay! We prepared many tasty meals with the wonderful produce we purchased at the market and found many gifts for friends there as well. When not cooking for ourselves, we visited various restaurants in the area. Great food and friendly local folks to chat with! La Cite Castle in Carcassonne and the ancient town of Minerve were amazing! Many wonderful memories! I would recommend a visit to Assignan and La Belle Ancienne to anyone! We will definitely be back on our next trip to Europe!
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and you are most welcome back to La Belle Ancienne anytime. I saw a review in my house guestbook from your daughter which is precious; wish I could attach it here... please thank her for me!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Charming townhouse in rural village!

Very charming house in center of the village of Assignan. Very remote this time of year but great area for walks and bucolic views from the rooftop patio of the fall vineyards, huge bird migrations and for us, the super moon rising over the horizon. Good restaurants in town, surprisingly good for such a small village. Stay was warmed by cozy fire on the cool evenings.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
Ah, your description sounds exquisitely romantic... I'm delighted for you both to have experienced nature's beauty in and about this little village. Simple pleasures can be most rewarding. Come back anytime ~ you are sure to find something special in every season!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay when visiting the Langeudoc

This was our second stay at La Belle. The two of us stayed there with our adorable but slightly insane Fox Terrier. The latest improvements made to the place are great. The place offers all the comfort and privacy you need if you simply want to relax in peace and quiet, and yet there is a tapas bar and Thai restaurant within about 50 feet of the front door. The surrounding countryside is beautiful with great walks in the wine farms, hills and forests. Assignan is well placed as the Languedoc beaches are an easy drive away, as well as the cities of Beziers, Narbonne and Carcassonne. We are sure to be going again.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 31 mars 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments. I am so pleased that you found the upgrades - inside as well as around the little village - to your liking. La Belle Ancienne welcomes you again - anytime! ~ Christine
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

LA BELLE

La Belle is a wonderful charming house! We arrived on Sunday and Manuel the neighbour received us very very nice. He showed us the house and explained everything, about the surroundings, the daily baker who peeps his horn everyday except Monday at the market place at about nine in the morning. La Belle is so nice renovated, that you feel like home in a minute. There is all you need, nothing is missing. The bedrooms, there are two of them, are very comfortable and nice decorated. In the kitchen you finde everything you need and more. The terrace invites you to spend time there in the evening to drink a bottle of a good regional glas of rose wine! You see in everything that the owner loves La Belle and spend a lot of time there! The next city where you can find what you need is St. Chinian. It's about 20 minutes to go. Two days a week there is a market place where you can get fish, vegetables, fruits, meet, clothes soaps and so on. In any case if you love to swim you have to go to Roquebrun, along the river L'ORB there are a lot places to go swimming and to lay in the sun! Absolutely marvellous! The city of Assignan is very clean, little and nice. A place to calm down, you will see! Thank you Christine for spending our holiday in your wonderful lovely house! Hope we can come again!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Summer 2015

La Belle is a wonderful charming house! We felt like at home in one minute! There is everything you need. The bedrooms are big and lovely created. You see that the owner loves the house and loves to spend time at La Belle. The surrounding is lovely and very clean. A bigger city is reachable in 20 minutes where two days a week a market takes place. At Roquebrun (about 40 minutes to go) there is a river called L'ORB where you can swim! An absolutely must! We will come back! Thank you sooooo much, Christine
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!!

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!! Upon our arrival to La Belle Ancienne we were struck with the beauty of the house. The exterior original stone restoration is absolutely stunning! Once inside the house we found everything we needed and more. The furniture was comfortable, attractive, and beckoned us to nestle in and stay awhile. The kitchen was well-equipped with nice touches like copper pans for cooking, both a coffee maker and french press pot, an assortment of cutting knives and baskets holding little things (like cloth napkins) that made me feel right at home. The little things didn't end with the kitchen. We found plush bath towels, super nice cotton bed linens, and top grade pillows that don’t make your neck ache. These are the details that make a difference for me especially when staying somewhere for a week or more. The roof terrace was a little piece of heaven with great views and sun-drenched tiles that made sitting out into the evenings a must do and quite comfortable. We hiked the village and surrounding area and found the first of the spring asparagus that, of course, made its way into an evening meal. Rosemary bushes were everywhere and so fragrant --a simple brush up against one fills the air with the scent of fresh rosemary! What I especially liked about Assignan was the views. The Pyrenees could be seen in the distance and in one place, near the village, I could see the sea. I don’t often return to places I have already been given I like to have new experiences, meet different people, see new things but I must admit, I will return to La Belle as it met all of our expectations and the listing descriptions were spot on. The property was clean and well maintained, the owner quick to answer questions and she went above and beyond in accommodating our booking. La Belle Ancienne is a place that beckons you back with its comfort and laid-back atmosphere. That said, a resounding 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars for this little gem!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!!

Two thumbs up for La Belle Ancienne!! Upon our arrival to La Belle Ancienne we were struck with the beauty of the house. The exterior original stone restoration is absolutely stunning! Once inside the house we found everything we needed and more. The furniture was comfortable, attractive, and beckoned us to nestle in and stay awhile. The kitchen was well-equipped with nice touches like copper pans for cooking, both a coffee maker and french press pot, an assortment of cutting knives and baskets holding little things (like cloth napkins) that made me feel right at home. The little things didn't end with the kitchen. We found plush bath towels, cotton bed linens, and top grade pillows that don’t make your neck ache. These are the details that make a difference for me especially when staying somewhere for a week or more. The roof terrace was a little piece of heaven with great views and sun-drenched tiles that made sitting out into the evenings quite comfortable. We hiked the village and surrounding area and found the first of the spring asparagus that, of course, made its way into our evening meal. Rosemary bushes were everywhere and so fragrant --a simple brush up against one fills the air with the scent of fresh rosemary! What I especially liked about Assignan was the views. The Pyrenees could be seen in the distance and in one place, near the village, I could see the sea. I don’t often return to places I have already been given I like to have new experiences, meet different people, see new things but I must admit, I will return to La Belle as it met all of our expectations and the listing descriptions were spot on. The property was clean and well maintained, the owner quick to answer questions and she went above and beyond in accommodating our booking. La Belle Ancienne is a place that beckons you back with its comfort and laid-back atmosphere. That said, a resounding 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars for this little gem!
Avis archivé

10/10 Excellent

The trip of a lifetime: Southern France

Mon Dieu! What a trip! My wife, her sister and husband, my brother and his wife, and my sister stayed at La Belle (and Ernst's place across the street) for two weeks last fall. Such fun! This gite is located in the oldest part of this ancient town—narrow streets, stone shuttered houses, inviting secret alleys. It's a very charming setting. The new wine and tapas bar is at the end of the block. We were fortunate enough to arrive on the night of their “closing for the season” party. The owners, employees, and other villagers made us feel so welcome. They filled us with free, amazing wine (Castigno – thank you, Marc) and tried to get us dinner reservations (patchy phone service!). We found the people of the village, and the area in general, very warm and welcoming. Our French is elementary at best, but we were never made to feel awkward. Whether getting gas or bread or asking about a dish or wine, the people were so lovely and accommodating. The village also has a number of domaines (wineries). Be sure to schedule a tasting at Sacre Couer (with Luc) or Quatre Sous just outside of town. This is wine country, and in our travels we passed hundreds of inviting domaines throughout the area. It was harvest time, so it was a busy time for the vineyards.We saw fields filled with pickers and trailers brimming with grapes on their way to becoming wine. The next closest larger town, St. Chinian, is an entertaining 15-minute drive away and is home to a nice supermarket, gas stations, boulangeries, cafes, boucheries, and a twice weekly outdoor market. Don't miss the markets. We would stock up on amazing food—olives, tapenades, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, magnificent cheeses, bread, and prepared food too (paella, rotisserie poultry and pork) .We found great souvenirs and gifts at the outdoor markets and at the nearby olive oil factory. We would shop in the morning, tour in the afternoon, and then retire to La Belle's rooftop terrace to watch the sun set and drink the day's wine and graze the night away. It only rained twice while we were there—we found La Belle's big oak table the perfect place to gather inside. That's where we would breakfast and plan out our day's travels. There are plenty of great nearby destinations. Try visiting Roquebrun and its botanic gardens; then drive up the Orb Valley to the gorges of Heric; visit LaGrasse and its beautiful abbey; Olargues is perched on a hill, walk its winding medieval streets, then hike outside of town on chestnut lined
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10/10 Excellent

sweet village house

What a lovely little house, and set in a lovely little village too. Owner Christine has overlooked nothing to make a guest feel welcomed, from the bottle of local wine to her recommendations for local dining and activities. The house is a lovely and authentic townhouse equipped with a very complete kitchen, and the other outstanding feature is the roof terrace. The place just feels so relaxing and warm, it was a pleasure to take it all in. Evenings were just right for a fire in the wood burning stove, and days were filled with trekking around the area and exploring some of the nearby castle ruins. There are so many interesting and unique things to find and places to see - two weeks was certainly too short a stay! I would highly recommend LaBelle Ancienne to anyone who would like to experience the south of France far from the madding crowds.

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Vous êtes reçu par Christine Sohre

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I live in the Pacific Northwest of the US - in Washington State - where the land is lush but completely opposite from the sunny climate in southern France. I wear many hats - most of them connecting to the arts (musician, composer, audio engineer, graphic artist and gardener).

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

Being a musician allows me the freedom to travel extensively on my own time and initially provided the impetus to find this lovely retreat in the south of France. The people here are so warm and friendly; the language is beautiful; the scenery is spectacular; the history is amazing; the food superb... I could go on and on!
I chose Assignan because of its tranquility. The village, which sits high on a hill, has an energy that I find easy to create in. I can understand why some of the great artists came to the Languedoc - it is a magical place indeed.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

When stepping outside the house you only need to walk a few minutes to be in the beauty of the countryside; the many vineyards that surround Assignan go in every direction. You can find dolmens and other ancient artifacts along your journey whilst catching a spectacular view of the Pyrenees or Montagne Noire.
The village itself boasts several 'caves' - some organically produced.

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Anglais
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