La Bastide des Lavandieres is located in the village of Canaules deep in the Languedoc wine producing region of the south of France.
The village is in the foothills of the Cevennes and near the towns of Nîmes and Anduze. Originally built in the mid-19th century it has previously been used as a small hotel as well as a café and a night club. Following extensive renovations this wonderfully preserved stone building has now been converted into six large apartments with private off-road parking , large swimming pool & outdoor hot tub/jacuzzi .
Canaules is a typical French village - small but full of character, nestled in the vineyards of the Languedoc, in the foothills of the Cevennes national park and close to a number of medieval French towns.
APARTMENT FLEUR is a two bedroom apartment on the first floor - sleeping up to 7 people.
Bedrooms: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Also full size sofa bed in the living room. Fold-up bed available on request.
Bathrooms: 2 Shower rooms en-suite, 1 Separate WC.
Kitchen: Oven, Hob, Microwave, Fridge-Freezer, Dishwasher, Toaster, Kettle, Coffee maker, Washing machine.
Apartment Fleur is on the 1st floor and has a panoramic terrace with wonderful mountain views & a great view of the swimming pool.
Linen and towels are provided.
High chairs , cots plus various other baby and child equipment available if requested.
Central Heating. There is no air-conditioning required as the walls are solid stone & aprox. 1 metre thick. Because of this the building stays cool in Summer & remains warm in the Winter.
Free WiFi internet, UK satellite TV channels & radio stations as well as digital French TV. DVD Player, collection of films. Wii games console plus games
Shared Outdoor Spaces:
Outside we have a large 12m x 6m swimming pool with a shallow kids area, inflatable pool toys , sun loungers, tables, chairs & parasols. The pool area is fully fenced & gated to ensure child safety at all times. Our pool is open from early May until mid October. There is also a pool house with loungers , cmfortable seating and games.
The paved garden has a children’s play area as well as extra tables & chairs for dining outdoors either with family or other guests. Our large private car park has space for up to 6 cars. The village playground is located about one minute's walk away .
The apartments building is located in the centre of the little village of Canaules between the Mediterranean coast & the Cevennes Mountains. It is just a 15 minute drive from Anduze ( the Gateway to the Cevennes ). Anduze is a thriving tourist town with a good selection of restaurants and cafés all along the main street. It really comes alive at weekends but is also worth a visit in midweek for the Wednesday night market or the Thursday morning traditional market.
Also 15 minutes away are the picturesque medieval towns of Sauve and Vezenobres. As well as Alés with it's great river beach (open during Summer) . Sommieres and Nimes are 30 minutes away and an hour’s drive will take you to Montpellier as well as the beaches of the Mediterranean.
Our caretaker will be there to greet you on arrival and provide useful information during your stay.
The Cevennes National Park is a wonderful natural playground with river swimming, kayaking, horse riding, hiking, climbing and canyoning
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Free WiFi internet, UK satellite TV channels & radio stations as well as digital French TV. DVD Player, collection of films. Wii Games Console & games
Local Attractions
The apartments building is located in the centre of the little village of Canaules between the Mediterranean coast & the Cevennes Mountains. It is just a 15 minute drive from Anduze ( the Gateway to the Cevennes ). Anduze is a thriving tourist town with a good selection of restaurants and cafés all along the main street. It really comes alive at weekends but is also worth a visit in midweek for the Wednesday night market or the Thursday morning traditional market.
Also 15 minutes away are the picturesque medieval towns of Sauve and Vezenobres. as well as Alés with it's great river beach (open during Summer) . Sommieres and Nimes are 30 minutes away and an hour’s drive will take you to Montpellier as well as the beaches of the Mediterranean.
The Cevennes National Park is a wonderful natural playground with river swimming, kayaking, horse riding, hiking, climbing and canyoning.
From Roman theatres and aqueducts to Medieval towns, there is a wealth of history and sight seeing locally.
Food & Drink : Nearby you will find many small villages & towns which have an abundance of restaurants and bars. From the local café The Troubadour Circus to the Michelin Award winning La Tour de Mole in nearby Sauve or the choice of good quality tourist restaurants in Anduze, there is a wide choice. The local markets are a wonderful place to buy the freshest of local fruit and vegetables, as well as the many farmer’s shacks which line the country roads. Wine is everywhere in the Languedoc and almost all local vineyards will welcome you for a wine tasting. Many of them do direct sales also so it is a great opportunity to pick up some good wine at great prices
Beach : Alés River Beach which is officially open from early June until the end of August is on the bank of the Gardon River & it has some excellent facilities including easy parking , shallow water swimming for kids , showers , a lifeguard , beach volleyball , boules , pedal boating , kayaking , water bubbles , a café bar & a Restaurant . You can also rent sun loungers, umbrella’s , kayaks , pedal boats etc … At night time during summer there is normally a DJ or other free musical entertainment throughout the entire week. Although it is not a substitute for the stunning beaches of the Med it is still a nice place to spend a sunny Summer's day. And it's just a short drive from your apartment.
Nearest Bar/Pub/Restaurant: (Saint-Jean-de-Serres) 2km - nearest river swimming 6 km , nearest River Beach (Alés) 20km, nearest Sea Beach (La Grande Motte) 60km , nearest airport Nimes 50km, nearest port 100km, nearest motorway, 40Km, nearest Train station, 40km
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Cot and bedding
Bed guards
Highchair
Booster seat
Steriliser
Baby Monitor
nightlight
Black out shutters
Potty
child's steps and loo seat
Baby bath
changing matt
stairgate
Plastic cuttlery an, bowls and glasses
toys and games
Pool inflatables and floatation devices
Slide, swing set and wendy house
children's DVDs
The swimming pool is large (12m x 6m) and is saline.
This means that the water is soft and has no chlorine in it to sting the eyes or irritate the skin.
The pool area is fully fenced & gated to ensure child safety at all times.
Open from May to October. It is unheated, but with the use of a solar blanket, usually reaches 26c by Mid-May and stays between 26c-29c all summer.
There is free Wifi in all the apartments.
When you arrive, our host will be there to welcome you to La bastide and show you around. Although he lives off-site, he will be around during your stay to answer questions and give advice on places to visit. He will also be available if you have any problem during your stay.
There is UK Freesat and French TV, as well DVD players plus DVD's . Wii Games console plus games
As well as help and advice from your host, we also have guide books, local maps and the Bastide Housebook, with a wealth of information and recommendations, including local walks, favourite river swimming spots, markets, restaurants and shops.
Bed linen, bath towels, pool towels, bath mats. Basic condiments and cleaning materials.
A range of adult and children's Bicycles, as well as a kiddy cart and baby seat.
Barbecues and pool toys are also available. (Bicycles are used at your own risk)
A pool house with shade, table football, chess, backgammon and a fridge which you are welcome to use . There is also a swing and a slide plus the village playground is just across the road & about a 1 minute walk
Drier (located in communal area of the building.)
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Local Attractions
Also 15 minutes away are the picturesque medieval towns of Sauve and Vezenobres. as well as Alés with it's great river beach (open during Summer) . Sommieres and Nimes are 30 minutes away and an hour’s drive will take you to Montpellier as well as the beaches of the Mediterranean.
The Cevennes National Park is a wonderful natural playground with river swimming, kayaking, horse riding, hiking, climbing and canyoning.
From Roman theatres and aqueducts to Medieval towns, there is a wealth of history and sight seeing locally.
Food & Drink : Nearby you will find many small villages & towns which have an abundance of restaurants and bars. From the local café The Troubadour Circus to the Michelin Award winning La Tour de Mole in nearby Sauve or the choice of good quality tourist restaurants in Anduze, there is a wide choice. The local markets are a wonderful place to buy the freshest of local fruit and vegetables, as well as the many farmer’s shacks which line the country roads. Wine is everywhere in the Languedoc and almost all local vineyards will welcome you for a wine tasting. Many of them do direct sales also so it is a great opportunity to pick up some good wine at great prices
Beach : Alés River Beach which is officially open from early June until the end of August is on the bank of the Gardon River & it has some excellent facilities including easy parking , shallow water swimming for kids , showers , a lifeguard , beach volleyball , boules , pedal boating , kayaking , water bubbles , a café bar & a Restaurant . You can also rent sun loungers, umbrella’s , kayaks , pedal boats etc … At night time during summer there is normally a DJ or other free musical entertainment throughout the entire week. Although it is not a substitute for the stunning beaches of the Med it is still a nice place to spend a sunny Summer's day. And it's just a short drive from your apartment.
Nearest Bar/Pub/Restaurant: (Saint-Jean-de-Serres) 2km - nearest river swimming 6 km , nearest River Beach (Alés) 20km, nearest Sea Beach (La Grande Motte) 60km , nearest airport Nimes 50km, nearest port 100km, nearest motorway, 40Km, nearest Train station, 40km
In the area
This Property is situated in Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon
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Nearest Beach: 15 mins
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Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.