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Joie de Vivre Holidays is a member of ABTOF,
The Association of British Travel Organisers to France
Apartment Tivoli
General Description
- In a charming location off a lovely square in the 'Petite Ville' (the ancient Spanish Quarter of Limoux), just a few steps from the Piano Museum and a short stroll from the main town, you'll find this most delightful ground floor apartment with a private entrance.
- The apartment is part of a lovely house that once was a doctor's residence and in fact the apartment has been created from what was the surgery.
- It has a very pleasant light and bright living/dining area, a very well equipped modern kitchen, a lovely bathroom and a double bedroom. It is newly and stylishly decorated and furnished to a very high standard.
- The property is in a very pleasant, generally quieter area of the town and yet is just a short walk from the central square where the events for Limoux's Carnival (Fecos) and the Toques and Clochers ceremonies take place. A 2011 Tour de France stage commences in Limoux on 17th July!
- Whilst absolutely ideal for a couple - a travel cot or a inflatable bed can be provided for a baby or a small child under 6 years of age.
The Local Area
- Limoux is an ancient, pretty, market town on the banks of the River Aude, in the department of Aude in Languedoc Roussillon and is about 25 minutes drive from Carcassonne Airport. It has everything you would imagine a southern French market town would have: a lovely main square with a big fountain, an interesting galleried arcade of shops, cafe-bars and restaurants, a Friday market, museums and concerts and events almost all year round.
- The Carnival of Limoux, known locally as the 'Fecos de Limoux', is a yearly event. It usually starts in early January and ends in mid April each year. Most of the carnival events are on Saturdays and Sundays and take place in the main square - they are very colourful and interesting with all the participants in bright local costumes. Additionally, there are other events and concerts right through the summer months e.g. Toques et Clochers..
- Limoux is famous for Blanquette de Limoux, a delicious sparkling white wine - be sure to visit a winery and try it on your next visit! It's delicious!
- Sports Facilities: include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, walking, cycling, kayaking, fishing, and in the winter months Limoux is just over 1 hour's drive from the nearest ski resort.
- Sightseeing: you are really in a great location here for visiting Carcassonne and Mirepoix, both fascinating places. In Carcassonne head for the fairytale medieval city, the Carcassonne festival in July and August, and the Christmas market in December.
- Mirepoix is one of the most stunning medieval bastide towns we have ever seen and makes for a lovely day out. For lovers of the mountains you can visit the Pyrenees and Andorra to the South and the Black Mountains to the North. For those of you interested in the history of the Cathars, there are several Cathar Castles to visit as well as Rennes-le-Chateau for those of you interested in the Holy Grail stories. The Mediterranan beaches are approximately a 90 minute drive away.
- Markets: In Limoux the market is on a Friday morning. There are other markets in Carcassonne and Mirepoix, as well as others in local villages.
- Restaurants : Limoux has many cafe-bars and restaurants just a short walk away (200 metres).
- Supermarket: There's a 'boulangerie' just 100 metres from the apartment, a small supermarket in the central square just 200 metres away, and a larger superstore on the edge of town.
Facilities
- Living and dining area: There's a bright, light and attractive living area with a comfortable 3 seater leather sofa and an armchair, lamps, a lovely coffee table and a unit with a flat screen TV receiving both French and UK satellite channels, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. A WiFi connection is available for use with your own laptop.
- Dining Area: Next to window is a romantic table for 2 with 2 dining chairs
- Kitchen: The kitchen is separate, newly fitted and well-equipped with a 4-ring electric cooker, oven, dishwasher, microwave and large fridge/freezer, cutlery and utensils. The use of the owners' washing machine is possible upon request for a small charge, and an iron and an ironing board are provided..
- Bedroom: A charming romantic bedroom with a double bed, quality bed linen and ample storage and hanging space. A hairdryer is provided. The bathroom is accessed via sliding doors.
- Additional sleeping accommodation: A travel cot for a baby or an inflatable bed for a child under 6 yrs can be provided by prior request.
- Bathroom: The lovely bathroom comprises a roll top bath with large shower over, a handbasin and a WC.
- Outside: There is no terrace or garden but just around the corner a very pleasant square and the Piano Museum. Parking is available in the square, the streets nearby or in one of the town's car parks.
- Carcasonne Airport transfers: Should you not wish to hire a car and subject to availability, the owners can arrange to collect you from and deliver you back to Carcassonne airport. The round trip cost is 60 euros or £ equivalent - please enquire as advance notice is required.
- EXTRAS AT THIS APARTMENT: Shopping service for your first evening meal or breakfast. The owners can help you with getting some basic shopping in for your first meal on arrival or your first breakfast. Please enquire. Two mountain bikes may be available for hire at an attractive daily rate - please enquire with the owners. A wide selection of DVD's are also available to hire from the owners.
- Suitability note: The apartment is in a generally quieter part of the town. However you may hear some noises associated with the daily life of a small French town - we do not believe they are obtrusive.
- Internet: An internet connection is available via WiFi for use with your own laptop.
- Telephone: There is no landline telephone here, but mobile phone signals in the area are generally good.
- Baby Facilities: A travel cot or inflatable child's bed are available upon request.
- Winter Heating: Is included in the rental price.
- Electric and Water: Are all inlcuded in the rental price.
- End of Stay Cleaning: Is included in the rental price.
- Bed and bathroom linen: Are included in the rental price.
- Taxe de Sejour: In France it is necessary to pay a Taxe de Sejour at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.
- Change Over Day: Completely flexible subject to availability. There is a minimum stay of 3 nights, except by special arrangement.
- Short stays: are possible, subject to availability, and a minimum stay of 3 nights. The price per night in the Low Season is 75 euros, so a 3-night stay would be 225 euros, or the current equivalent in £'s sterling - please enquire for a firm price and availability. The price per night in the High Season is 85 euros, so 255 euros for a 3-night stay, or the equivalent in £'s sterling.
- Pets: are not permitted here, sorry.
- Smoking: is not permitted in the apartment.
How To Get There
- By Car: Limoux lies approximately 25 minutes drive to south of Carcassonne. The nearest autoroute exit is No 23: on the A61.
- By Air: Carcassonne, Toulouse and Beziers airports are the nearest; Carcassonne airport is approx. a 20 minutes drive, Toulouse 1 hr 35 mins and Beziers 1 hr 45 mins. Carcassonne and Beziers are both serviced by Ryanair from the UK and Europe - www.ryanair.com. Flybe also have a service to Beziers from May 2011 - summer months only. Other airports - Montpellier (Easy Jet, Ryanair and from July 2011 by bmi) - and Perpignan (Ryanair/Flybe).
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Limoux - please consult the link to Rail Europe on our Home Page for details of trains and tickets to this region.
Full directions will be sent to you once you make a booking.
