Le Tournesol
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The house
The semi-detached luxury and comfortably furnished house , is located on a hill in a quiet lotissement of Limoux. The spacious living room is attractively furnished with a luxurious sofa and armchairs. For the mood there is a radio, CD player with CDs, and TV with satellite (all Ned. channels.). There is also a bookcase with a wide range of books, from exciting to entertaining. There is also a good Wifi connection. The open kitchen is fully furnished and equipped (dishwasher, induction hob, fridge, senseo machine, oven, microwave etc.). ). Both bedrooms are cozy with good beds and plenty of closet space. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower, a washbasin and a second toilet. Adjacent to the house is a large (partly covered) terrace from where you can enjoy a beautiful view over Limoux and the surrounding mountains.
In the beautifully maintained garden, fully enclosed by bushes and trees, there is a private swimming pool (8.00 x 5.00 metres, open from May to October) that is only used by guests. On the surrounding terrace you can enjoy the sun from your lazy relaxing chair. For the sports enthusiasts among you, the shed contains an outdoor table tennis table, 2 mountain bikes, bowling sets and various inflatable items for the pool. There is also a Weber barbecue.
Facilities
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Bicycles at the house
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- With swimming pool
- Private pool
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Surroundings
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Limoux is a medium-sized town ( about 10,000 inhabitants ) with a beautiful old city centre, situated around the Place de la Republique with its many terraces. The river Aude (the department's namesake) runs through Limoux. The region , the Languedoc , is known for its friendly people and the many hours of sunshine per year. This is partly because you are not far from Spain here. The region is characterised by its many vineyards and its rugged mountainous character. Besides the many bakers, butchers, caterers and other small shopkeepers, you will also find the large supermarkets on the outskirts of Limoux. Every Friday there is a market in the centre with many local and regional specialities. In the summer months there is an antique and brocant market every Sunday.
Furthermore, many activities are organised throughout the year for locals and tourists. Well-known among these is the Limoux Carnival, which takes place from January to March. Every weekend there are then parades through the city centre. In summer, there is a lively market every Tuesday evening. Furthermore, a large international music festival , which showcases musical groups from all over the world performing for you for free on the market square, many wine tastings in August and September and a large regional market where you can taste the best wines and cheeses from the area.
Limoux is also known for its "own" wine, the Blanquette de Limoux, this original champagne must be tasted. You can do this in various establishments, where you can also hear the story behind this delicious wine.
Furthermore, Limoux has a piano museum, a museum of music boxes and the Musée Petit where changing exhibitions of ancient and modern art take place.
When it comes to sports, Limoux and the surrounding area are ideal. Outdoor swimming pool, mini-golf or more challenging sports such as rafting, canyoning or hydrospeed. You will find all this in the immediate vicinity.
Culinary delights also abound in Limoux. The various restaurants serve the most delicious regional dishes such as Cassoulet and Fricassee.
- Mountainous
- Hilly
- In or near a town
Reviews
Le Tournesol has received 7 reviews over the past 4 years with an average of:
Winny & Lisette from Barneveld,
Wat een heerlijk huis! Echt alles is aanwezig om je verblijf te vergemakkelijken. En dan de veranda; een zalige plek voor heerlijke zomeravonden.
Met uitzicht over Limoux is dit wel een pareltje.
We hebben genoten!
Bedankt Fred & Germaine.Comment from Fred Pots
Winny en Lisette,
dank voor jullie mooie recensie. Geeft ons het gevoel dat wij het onze huurders goed naar de zin maken.Germaine en Fred
Danielle Roggeveen from Gouda,
Beste Fred en Germaine,
Wat hebben wij 3 weken lang genoten van jullie prachtige huis. Alles was echt super:
*prachtige uitzicht
*heerlijk zwembad met voldoende (lig)stoelen en kussens
*overcomplete keuken;echt alles aanwezig (staafmixer, handmixer, blender, tosti-ijzer, broodrooster enz)
*heerlijke ruime badkamer met voldoende handdoeken
*overdekt terras met loungeset waar we veel spelletjes hebben gedaan
*eettafel met goede stoelen
*ruime slaapkamers met goede bedden
*stadje op klein kwartiertje lopen afstand. Leuk plein met veel terrasjes waar je goed kunt eten
*mooie omgeving waar zat te doen is; zowel relaxed als actief
Wij hebben een topvakantie gehad!!
Groetjes,
Aad, Danielle, Romy en RyanComment from Fred Pots
Hallo Danielle, Aad, Romy en Ryan.
Wat fijn te horen dat het jullie zo goed is bevallen en dat jullie een topvakantie hebben gehad.
Groeten
Germaine en FredRita from Nieuwegein,
Beste Germaine en Fred,
Wat een fantastisch huis. We hebben in de achterliggende jaren al in bijna 100 verschillende vakantiehuizen logies gehad., maar nog nooit waren die zo compleet als deze. Aan elk detail is gedacht. We zijn meer dan tevreden. Met vriendelijke groet Rita en RobComment from Fred Pots
Hallo Rita en Rob,
dank voor jullie mooie recensie. We zijn blij dat wij het jullie , en al onze andere gasten, zo naar de zin maken in onze woning. Hopelijk snel tot een volgende keer.
Germaine en Fred
Restaurants, food & wine
When you visit Limoux, you should definitely take a tour of one of the many wine chateaus ( caves ) you can find in the area. Here you will hear the story of the Blanquette de Limoux. This real champage is the oldest dry white wine in the world. Cassoulet and Fricassee are famous regional dishes.
Activities
Besides the many activities mentioned above, you can be on the lovely Mediterranean beaches within an hour. Narbonne Plage, Gruissan Plage and St.Pierre are at max. 60 km. distance. You are also within an hour in the foothills of the Pyrenees, where you can ski in the winter months. The places Camuraque and Ax les Thermes have a small, but varied range of slopes.
Closer, at about 20 km. from Limoux, you will find the beautiful city of Carcassonne, known for its Cité from the Cathar era. The old city centre has been placed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. This beautiful old city centre is definitely worth a visit. From the same Cathar period, you will find many remnants in the form of various castles and fortresses, for example Queribus, Peyrepertusse and the town of Alet les Bains. Furthermore, there are several caves (Gouffre de Cabesprine at approx. 40 km), several gorges and abbeys (St.Hilliaire). On Sunday morning there is a lively market in Esperaza (approx. 20 km) In Mirepoix find on Monday morning in the old town a lively market with lots of local products. Definitely worth a visit!
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
Further remarks
Your holiday home Le Tournesol is also easy to reach by plane. In Carcassonne (approx. 20 km) there is an international airport with connections to Charleroi (Brussels) and London Stansted via Ryan Air (www. ryanair.com). Montpellier is also about 1.5 hours away from the Netherlands and can be reached with Transavia (www.transavia.com). You can also rent a car from both companies and fly 3x daily to Toulouse (approx. 1 hour away).
Additional price info and offers
low season : 30-10-2021 till 30-04-2022
intermediate season : 30-04-2022 to 28-05-2022 and 01-10-2022 to 29-10-2022
half-season : 28-05-2022 to 02-07-2022 and 03-09-2022 to 01-10-2022
high season : 02-07-2022 to 03-09-2022
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 200.00