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La Porche is a rustic farm building which has been converted into a well-equipped modern house, while retaining the character of its stone walls and rough timber beams. It is next to the house we live in, but is completely private and has its own swimming pool and terrace, all out of sight of our living area. We are around if you need us, but you don’t have to see us at all if you don’t want to.
The house accommodates up to seven people. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with 3 singles. Downstairs is a kitchen / dining room and a sitting room a double sofa-bed, TV, DVD player and music system. There are two modern bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Outside is a delightful terrace, with barbecue and table and chairs, which catches the early sun but is shaded by trees from mid-day onwards. A few steps down is your private swimming pool, with sun all day. La Porche has central heating, making it a good choice for a winter break. Its thick stone walls keep it pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter.
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We are in the southern Cevennes, an area characterised by an amazing diversity of landscapes and an unspoilt rural and wilderness environment. Go east, west, north or south and you will find yourself amidst natural beauty combined with the human interest of tiny villages and remote farms. We are on the edge of the Cevennes National Park, designated by UNESCO as a world heritage biosphere reserve.
Perhaps the best way to appreciate the Cevennes is just to wander the paths or cycle the back roads, discovering different villages, valleys, rivers and views. Whether you travel by car, bicycle, on foot, or any combination of the three, you will find much to fascinate and wonder at, and endless peace, quiet and fresh air.
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Gorges de la Vis :- A spectacle of geology with many paths that run through the gorge and along its rim. For cyclists there are several circular rides that cross the gorge.
The Vultures of Le Rozier :- One of the great re-introduction success stories of the world, these magnificent birds now fly once more in this part of their natural range.
Mont Aiguoal :- The highest mountain, surrounded by rolling uplands of pine and beech forest. On a clear day you can see both the Alps and the Pyrenees from the summit.
Gorges de l’Herault :- to the south, the Herault river flows through wild and empty garrigue country with some delightful swimming spots. Canoes can be hired from several places near Laroque.
St Guilhem le Desert :- a beautifully preserved medieval village built around a romanesque church in a wild rocky valley.
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| Following activities possible nearby (max 30 minutes by car) |
| Climbing, swimming, ski cross-country, walking, mountain-biking, horse-riding, water sports, hang-gliding, para-gliding
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We are 69km north-west of Montpellier, and 5km from the market town of Le Vigan. The village of Breau is a brisk 10 minute walk from our place, and has a bakery.
Markets :- Le Vigan has a big Saturday market year-round, and a smaller producer’s market on Tuesdays in the summer. Ganges has a lively market on Fridays and there are many more markets slightly further afield.
Montpellier :- Our nearest city is a cosmopolitan university town with a cultural life and a buzz quite out of proportion to its size.
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| Price low season |  550.00 |
| Price mid season | 775.00 |
| Price high season | 1150.00 |
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| Contact for enquiries:
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| Ingrid Fabian |   |
| Telephone | 00 33 467 85 57 25 |
| Telephone | 00 33 633 24 70 13 |
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| Holiday cottage in the Cevennes | www.fabianweb.com |
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