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Le Couvent des Ursulines

Four apartments in a renovated 19th century convent, with a large private garden and swimming pool, located in the heart of Pézenas in the Languedoc.

Your contact:	Jean-François Marques
Telephone:	+33 4 67 09 49 51
Email:	Contact Le Couvent des Ursulines

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About the Holiday Home

The living area of the apartment Pierrot (the other apartments are similar)

Le Couvent des Ursulines is a group of family friendly apartments in the heart of the old town of Pézenas. The property features a high walled garden with plane trees, palm trees, and a swimming pool. The garden is popular with children and very safe. The owners, Jean-François and his English wife Nikki, have transformed the graceful 18th-century convent into four tastefully contemporary mezzanine apartments, of which two are featured here: Marguerite and Octopus.

Inside each apartment, arched French windows lead from the terrace into a bright, high-ceilinged open-plan salon, furnished with deep sofas, a wooden dining table and a hand-crafted chandelier. A delicate metalwork spiral stair leads to a snug mezzanine sitting room while a neat fitted kitchen is tucked into a corner.

Light-filled bedrooms, warm in peach and pink, have a selection of antiques. Jean-François and Nikki also run a lively café in town, and are more than happy to be of assistance with holiday tips and any other questions guests may have.

An aerial view of the Couvent and its garden and pool

A large enclosed Mediterranean garden is shaded with palm trees and mature plants. The fenced 9x6 metre swimming pool has a state-of-the-art ‘oxygène actif’ UV cleansing system which uses no chlorine, and there is a jet stream for serious swimmers.

Ideally located, the Couvent des Ursulines is a pleasant five minute stroll from meadows and vineyards, and two minutes from the vibrant centre of Pézenas and its pavement cafés, traditional restaurants, and numerous antique shops. There is a large range of summer cultural events including concerts, festivals and art galleries.

Special features:	• Pool on the property • Bilingual assistance available on site • Maid, Cook and Driver can be arranged on request
Swimming pool:	9m x 6m with jet stream and chlorine-free cleaning system

Location

Region

Languedoc-Roussillon

Village

Pezenas

Setting

Village

Nearest large town

Agde

Other towns nearby

Béziers Narbonne Montpellier

Département

Hérault (34)

Airport

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1. Marguerite|Rental information

Marguerite: View from mezzanine of living room and bay windows

Set over two floors with a mezzanine, the apartment has a cast-iron spiral staircase connecting the three levels. On the top floor are two large bedrooms furnished with antiques, overlooking the garden.

Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, one with an antique cast-iron bathtub, shower, toilet and basin, the other with a large walk-in shower, and a toilet and basin. There are additional separate toilets on the mezzanine and ground floor.

Marguerite: Bedroom with antique furniture overlooking the garden

The mezzanine can be used as a bedroom with a double sofa bed, a television, a DVD player and a radio.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a microwave. The spacious living and dining areas lead out to the sunny terrace through a large bay window. The private terrace has a garden table and chairs for outdoor dining.

Accommodates:	6 guests
Bedrooms:	Two bedrooms, each with a double bed, and a double sofa-bed on the mezzanine.
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Features

Stereo
Bath
Kitchen
Central Heating
Shower

Dishwasher
Barbecue
Television
Non-Smoking
Washing machine

Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

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Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.

Time of year	Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until March 27, 2010	€850
March 27, 2010 until June 26, 2010	€1,100
June 26, 2010 until August 28, 2010	€1,500
August 28, 2010 until October 30, 2010	€1,100
October 30, 2010 until December 31, 2010	€850

Rental Conditions:	For reservations made 5 months in advance a 10% discount is offered (except for July and August). During the low season, special rates may be available for long-term stays or groups of less than 6. A €300 security deposit is required to reserve an apartment (this deposit is returned to you on departure). The full cost of accommodation is due 8 weeks before arrival. Linen and towels are included. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Jean-François Marques at Le Couvent des Ursulines.

2. Octopus|Rental information

Octopus: Master bedroom with fireplace and antique furniture

This apartment is wheelchair-accessible: one or two people can live entirely on the ground floor, as there is a sofa bed and a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Set over two floors with a mezzanine, the apartment has a cast-iron spiral staircase connecting the three levels.

On the top floor are two large bedrooms furnished with antiques, overlooking the garden. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, one with an antique cast-iron bathtub, shower, toilet and basin, the other with a large walk-in shower, and a toilet and basin. There are additional separate toilets on the mezzanine and ground floor.

Octopus: Master bedroom overlooking garden

The mezzanine can be used as a bedroom with a double sofa bed, a television, a DVD player and a radio.

Accommodates:	6 guests
Bedrooms:	Two bedrooms, each with a double bed, and a double sofa-bed on the mezzanine.
Shortlist:	Add to your Shortlist View your Shortlist

Features

Stereo
Bath
Kitchen
Central Heating
Shower

Dishwasher
Barbecue
Television
Non-Smoking
Washing machine

Wheelchair accessible

Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

Display rates in:

Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.

Time of year	Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until March 27, 2010	€850
March 27, 2010 until June 26, 2010	€1,100
June 26, 2010 until August 28, 2010	€1,500
August 28, 2010 until October 30, 2010	€1,100
October 30, 2010 until December 31, 2010	€850

Rental Conditions:	For reservations made 5 months in advance a 10% discount is offered (except for July and August). During the low season, special rates may be available for long-term stays or groups of less than 6. A €300 security deposit is required to reserve an apartment (this deposit is returned to you on departure). The full cost of accommodation is due 8 weeks before arrival. Linen and towels are included. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Jean-François Marques at Le Couvent des Ursulines.

About the Area

The town of Pézenas, with Le Couvent des Ursulines circled.

The lively town of Pézenas is one of the most picturesque in the Languedoc region. Located in the heart of wine-producing country, 30 minutes west of Montpellier, 20 minutes north of the Mediterranean coast and 30 minutes south of the Languedoc Regional Park, the town features great traditional architecture and a relaxed pace of life.

There is a wide choice of restaurants in the winding streets, and the town hosts many summer festivals, concerts and cultural events. Pézenas is famous throughout France for its antique and bric-à-brac shops, and its weekly Saturday market. Guests may also book French lessons and guided excursions throughout the area to fully enjoy your stay.

About the Region

The architectural delights in the centre of Pézenas

The surrounding countryside is filled with private wine domains, all of which welcome visitors to taste the local produce, and give a good introduction to the many up-and-coming and already famous appellations. The main attraction however remains the Mediterranean coastline, which is just 20 kilometres from Pézenas. Child-friendly beaches offer all watersports facilities, cafés and restaurants. There is a choice of golf courses at Béziers, Lamalou and Cap d’Agde.

The Cap is also the place to be seen for the chic Paris crowd that converges every August. Nightclubs and lively bars and restaurants dominate the resort, while for the kids there is the huge waterpark, ‘Aqualand’. Elsewhere, don’t miss the Canal du Midi, Lake Salagou, hiking and canoeing in the Orb valley, Pont du Gard, Carcassonne, the pink flamingos and white horses of the Camargue, and the famous half bridge and Papal Palace in Avignon.

Photo Album

Each apartment has an individual terrace with garden furniture for outside dining	Fontedicto: Fully equipped kitchen with bar area
Bedrooms look on to the garden and have queen size beds, antique furniture and fire places.	Fontedicto: Master bathoom with cast iron bath and separate shower
The living room in Pierrot	The living room in Pierrot
The second bedroom in Pierrot