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Port Rive Gauche Executive Apartment
General Description
- These larger 'executive' apartments at Marseillan port in Languedoc Roussillon epitomise luxury, stylish living and enjoy the most fantastic lagoon and sea view from their shaded balconies. There are 8 in total which are located on floors 1 and 2 of this newly-renovated building.
- The apartments sleep 4 people comfortably in 2 bedrooms, but would be ideal for just a couple looking for a romantic holiday or a celebration of a special event.
- Recently converted from an ancient wine store, these apartments, of which there are twelve in the building, are extremely well-designed. They are all similar with just some small changes to the layout, decor and furnishings, and all have the most magnificent view of the Etang de Thau, the sea, the port of Sete and the Mont St Clair in the distance.
- This apartment type is 80 to 95 square metres in size, with 2 bedrooms; one a double, the other with twin beds, a bathroom with a separate WC, an open plan living area complete with fully-equipped kitchen, and a shaded balcony with sea views.
- The decor and soft furnishings of the apartments feature natural shades, with the blue of the sea forming the perfect background.
- It is fully air-conditioned in summer and heated in the cooler months.
- Port Rive Gauche is located facing the lagoon and the sea at the entrance to the very lovely port of Marseillan and you can eaily walk within a couple of minutes to the many restaurants and the shops there.
- When you want to spend some time on the beach Marseillan Plage is just 10 minutes away by car or in the high summer a bus service runs from the town to the beach.
- Little luxuries include a flat screen satellite TV and DVD, an iPod docking station, free WiFi and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast can be order from Reception and delivered to your door, the price is 12.5 euros for an adult and 7 euros for a child.
The Local Area
- Marseillan is divided into three parts: the lovely historic port area, the village and the beach resort. It's just a very short walk from the apartment to the port area which has shops, restaurants and the very interesting Noilly Prat distillery (featured in Rick Stein's French Odyssey TV progamme).
- It's a truly delightful spot. The beach is of fine sand and is about 10 minutes away to the south by car. Larger cities and towns in the immediate area include Beziers, Agde/Cap d'Agde, Pezenas and Sete.
- Sports Facilities: A wide range of water sports is available at several coastal resorts in the region e.g. sailing, scuba diving, wind surfing etc. If you like to play a round of golf, there's a fine golf course at Cap d'Agde. Walking and cycling are both very enjoyable pursuits.
- Activities: There's a wealth of things to see and do in this area for example in Sete you can see the nautical jousting tournaments in July and August. Alternatively you can hire a boat at various locations on the Canal du Midi, visit the ancient and interesting city of Agde, museums, abbeys and churches. Further afield: Narbonne, Carcassonne, Beziers and even a day trip to Spain is easily possible. A lovely day out would be to visit to Pezenas, a fascinating place full of history and interest and where Moliere wrote his plays. For nightlife and nightclubs - visit Cap d'Agde.
- Markets: The market in Marseillan is on a Tuesday morning. Sunday is the day for the flea market at Marseillan Plage.
- Restaurants: There are many lovely restaurants for you to enjoy in Marseillan Port and you can find more details of these at the Reception desk. Seafood is a local speciality and should be tried and enjoyed!
- Supermarket: There are many small shops in Marseillan including a supermarket. For a larger supermarket, you'll find one in Agde or in Sete.
Facilities
- Living/Dining Room: The living room, dining area and kitchen are all open plan to each other with plenty of windows allowing lots of light to penetrate and wonderful views out over the lagoon and the sea. French windows open out to the shaded balcony. This spacious room is beautifully designed and decorated and offers a high level of comfort.
- Comfortable sofas and armchairs are provided together with a flat screen satellite TV receiving mainly French channels, a DVD player and Bose ipod dock. There is also a cordless telephone, call charges are payable at the reception. The decor and furnishings of each apartment varies a little but not in terms of overall quality.
- Covered balcony: Each apartment has a covered terrace / balcony overlooking the Etang de Thau..
- Kitchen: Fully equipped with ceramic hob, multifunction oven, dishwasher, kettle and electric coffee maker, toaster, cookware and kitchen utensils. A washing machine is located in a separate laundry area, available to guests for a small charge.
- Bedrooms: There are two bedrooms stylishly decorated and air-conditioned; one is a double room with a king size bed (180cms x 200cms), and the other is a twin-bedded room ( 2 x 90cms x 200cms). Both the bedroooms overlook the Etang de Thau.
- Bathroom: One bathroom with a washbasin, a bath and a shower. The WC is separate.
- Lift: As well as a staircase all the apartments are accessible by a lift.
- Additional Accommodation: There are also other slightly smaller apartments here with roof terraces, also sleeping 4. Please see Port Rive Gauche Roof Terrace apartment.
- Photos: Please note that the photos shown are typical and representative of these apartments as they are all slightly individual, however the photos are not contractual.
- Parking: There is free street parking available to the side and rear of the apartments. If you wish to use the secure on-site underground car park, there is a supplementary parking charge of 10 euros per night or 50 euros per week. Please note the spaces are for small and medium size cars; they are not suitable for large cars and 4 x 4's. We recommend that you book your undercover parking, if required, at the time of placing your booking, for the current sterling equivalent - please enquire.
- Internet: A WiFI internet connection is available for use with your own laptop. There is no charge for the WiFi.
- Telephone: A cordless phone is provided. Any calls are charged to your apartment and are payable at the Reception.
- Baby Facilities: A cot and a high chair for a baby is available upon request.
- Air Conditioning/Winter Heating: The apartments have reversible air-conditioning and heating - the cost is included in the rental price.
- Electric and Water: are included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Is included in the rental price except for the kitchen which you are requested to clean yourselves before departure. If your stay is for 14 days, there is a cleaning service at the end of your first week, and then at the end of your stay.
- Bed and Bathroom Linen: are included in the rental price.
- Extra Facilities: Continental breakfast can be ordered at the Reception which is delivered to your apartment - the price is 12.50 euros per person or 7 euros for children.
- Taxe de Sejour: In France it is necessary to pay a Taxe de Sejour at the end of your stay. It is payable here on arrival at the guide rate of 44 centimes per person per night over 12 years of age.
- Damage Deposit: The owners request a damage deposit of 500 Euros payable in cash or by credit card on arrival. It will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages or damage.
- Long weekend stays and mini breaks: Please enquire for the price and availability of shorter stays - minimum 3 nights in the High Season. Prices per night include a daily cleaning service.
- Pets: are not permitted here, sorry.
How To Get There
- By Car: Marseillan is on the edge of the Etang de Thau and is accessed from Exit 33 or 34 on the A9 Languedocienne Autoroute.
- By Air: The nearest airports are Beziers/Cap d'Agde (20 mins drive) and Montpellier (40 mins drive) serviced by Ryanair, Easy Jet and Flybe from the UK. Alternative airports would be Carcassonne, Perpignan and Nimes - these are all approx. 80 minutes drive from Marseillan.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is in Agde (about 10 mins away by car). For details of train times and tickets to this region, please consult the link to RAIL EUROPE on our Home Page.
Further directions will be provided once you make a booking
