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| La Belle Cour - Your vacation home in the South of France |
| Property information
Four bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 8, two bathrooms Furnishings: Stylish and comfortable, Beds: Good condition WIFI - bring your laptop computer and stay in touch TV/DVD: new Wall-mounted electric heaters Enclosed courtyard The house is ideal for two couples, a family with older children, or extended family. It is not really suitable for very young children or persons with limited abilities because of the spiral staircase, balconies, or separated bedrooms. The property is unsuitable for animals. Please do not smoke indoors. Plentiful parking available in adjacent streets and squares, free of charge. General information: From October through May, the weekly rate is 870 Euros. From June through September , the weekly rate is 1065 Euros. Click here to check availability. Bookingscan be made via email, and are Saturday to Saturday only from June through September. For rentals at other times of the year, please contact us . Prices include electricity, heating, gas, linens, and towels (with the exception of beach towels). Payment may be made by check or bank transfer in Euros or US dollars (at current exchange rate - see www.oanda.com) . Guest Comments: Click here to see what previous guests have to say about La Belle Cour and Vias. Adventures in Vias and elsewhere: Music and Markets Blog |
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| The town of Vias:
The historic and lively village of Vias, first mentioned in a charter of 899,lies between Agde (3 km) and Béziers (12 km) on the Languedoc coast. Surrounded by vineyards, Vias is a circulade (round fortified village), and retains one of its ancient gates of volcanic stone from the 12th century. The melodic bells of the fortified church of St. Jean Baptiste (1394-1424) ring out over the vivacious village, its streets lined with colorful homes, many adorned with carved Italianate doorways of black volcanic stone. Every Wednesday morning from April to September, and on Saturdays all year, the heart of Vias bustles with market stalls brimming with local and traditional products. Just steps from La Belle Cour are all the essential amenities, including a grocery store, butcher, fishmonger, bakery, pharmacist, post office, several cafes, and Vias’ own wine cave co-operative providing excellent reds, rosés, and muscats at extremely reasonable prices. The historic Canal du Midi, constructed to connect the Mediterranean to the Atlantic in the 1600’s and now a World Heritage Site, crosses the commune of Vias for a length of 5 kilometers. The shaded canal offers holiday delights, whether from a hired boat, or a walk or bicycle ride along its towpaths. |
| The village is 10 minutes south of the major A9 autoroute, which connects the impressive cathedral towns of Toulouse and Narbonne, the unbelievable spectacle of Carcassone, as well as the Spanish border, offering fascinating day trips in every direction.
The closest large town, Béziers, has a host of cultural events throughout the summer and is a haven for history buffs with its dominating cathedral and stories of the Cathars. Béziers boasts dozens of restaurants and cafés to choose from , a colorful flower market, and, for those seeking a taste of local adventure, an exhilarating August Féria when the streets are filled with performers, food and produce stalls. Recently voted as the best department in the whole of France, the Languedoc offers everything needed for a perfect holiday. If you’ve never been to this part of France before, then you are in for the most pleasant of surprises. |
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