3 Bedroom Villa in Durban Corbieres

This Languedoc villa is one a small group of cut stone houses built in the traditional style around a lovely courtyard. Beautifully appointed to the highest standards and fully equipped with every modern convenience the villa is just a few minutes’ walk to the pretty village of Durban. Located in the heart of the Corbieres, Villa La Cascade overlooks a range of beautiful hills that stretch north of the Spanish border. Vineyards, ancient monasteries and medieval castles punctuate the landscape whilst the golden beaches of the Mediterranean are just a short drive away.

With magnificent views and beautiful private garden, this lovely house is the perfect location for an idyllic holiday in this still undiscovered yet easily accessible part of Mediterranean France.

Sleeping up to 6 in three lovely en-suite bedrooms this is the perfect Languedoc villa rental in which to enjoy the unique pace and ambience of this beautiful area.

This villa has WI-FI access, iPod docking station and the kitchen is fully equipped including dishwasher and microwave. The sitting room (complete with satellite TV, DVD home cinema system and a library of books and films) opens out onto a magnificent teak deck surrounding the swimming pool.

This is Cathar country – one of the most inspiring and dramatic landscapes in Europe. Located in the heart of the picturesque Corbieres hills, Villa La Cascade is just perfect for either an activity packed holiday or a relaxing getaway. Nearby are the ancient monasteries at Lagrasse and Fontfroide, medieval castles at Queribus and Peyrepertuse, the historiccity of Carcassonne and the beautiful Canal du Midi.

Nearby, the market towns of Narbonne and Beziers provide a range of shops and services, whilst the city of Perpignan offers a vibrant mix of influences. Swimming and wind-surfing are available in the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean.Golf, tennis, horse-riding and sailing are within easy reach and the hills are criss-crossed by lovely walks.

Down the hill just 5 minutes walk away is the village of Durban - a typically southern French affair, with a café, supermarket, bank, pharmacy and of course the local cave cooperative.

• Nearest Airport : Carcassonne at 40 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Narbonne at 25 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Narbonne at 25 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: A short drive from airports at Carcassonne, Perpignan, Gerona, Toulouse and Montpellier, the surrounding area has a wealth of attractions. Whether you want an activity packed holiday taking in vineyards, medieval castles and outstanding beaches or you're looking for a quiet hideaway in which to put your feet up - this is the ideal spot!

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The South of France is famous for its stunning unspoilt landscape and the intense Mediterranean light. Languedoc is especially noted for its magnificent beauty and its visitor attractions have attracted travel writers and numerous visitors for centuries.

Languedoc, west of the Rhone, doesn’t have the same fame as its equally beautiful neighbour of Provence and is just waiting to be discovered. Known as ‘Le Midi’ it combines history, fabulous wine and a picturesque landscape, it contains some of Frances’s most remarkable scenery. It’s also easy to get to, with both Carcassonne and Perpignan providing accessible airports and Barcelona airport is only a few hours from the southern part of this lovely area.

Most of the landscape is dominated by the Pyrenees Mountains. They are both high and snow covered for most of the year and Canigou is one of the most famous peaks at just under 10000 feet. The Canal du Midi bisects the region, connecting the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It’s used solely as a tourist attraction now, and it’s possible to hire boats on the canal and enjoy the landscape as the waterway meanders across the sun baked plain of southern Languedoc.

Ancient monasteries, vine covered hills and picturesque villages dominate the landscape and tourist attractions include the ancient city of Carcassonne. It is one of the highlights of any trip to France and to this day instils a sense of medieval history in visitors. Its turreted walls have made it one of the most visited tourist attractions in France and it’s easy to imagine the sound of clashing swords, frightened horses and gallant knights of old as one gazes up at the historic city.

Increasingly, many visitors travel to Languedoc to discover France as it used to be. This is an ideal way to get a real taste of what France has to offer. It’s a region that has managed to remain unspoilt for many years. Olive groves, sunny villages, orchards and of course some of the most extensive vineyards in the world are there to be explored.

For those interested in food and wine there are endless wineries and many are combined with excellent restaurants so you can sample all the local produce at the one sitting!