Elegant village house on a pedestrian street in thispretty Mediterranean town situated near the Spanish border. On the ground floor is the integral garage, utility room, fitted kitchen and lounge/dining area with doors leading leading onto the private terrace and summer kitchen. The lounge has a corner fireplace. Upstairs, two of the three double bedrooms have balconies offering beautiful views over the village to the mountains. A cosy study/snug gives views over the bay and Port.
Banyuls village:
Banyuls enjoys an exceptionally sheltered position. It lies at the southern end of the Cote Vermeille in the foothills of the Pyrenees and has a pretty yachting marina. The town has developed without spoiling its charm, and is set against a stunning backdrop of vineyards and olive groves, around the wide bay and seafront with its cluster of bars, cafes and restaurants, discretely dotted between the ubiquitous palm trees. It is not just a popular holiday destination but also a real working community. The surrounding hills are a paradise for walkers.The coastline offers clear blue sparkling waters and sheltered rocky coves, perfect for sunbathing swimming and snorkelling . Diving and sailing centres abound giving those that wish, the opportunity to explore the marine life of the clear warm waters. Banyuls is famous for its wine and a festival is held each year in October, culminating in an enormous feast on the beach. There are several well known wine domaines to visit plus the home of the celebrated artist Maillol which is now a museum.The picturesque town of Collioure, famous for its art is only a short drive, bus or train ride. Barcelona and Andorra are within easy reach and the nearest ski resort is only 2 hours drive away.
Facilities;
Railway 10 minutes walk, with links to Perpignan and Barcelona
Nearest supermarket; 500 metres
Bars other shops and restaurants 5-10 minutes walk
Primary school; Banyuls
College; Port Vendre 5kms [ children are bussed]
Lycee; Ceret/ Perpignan 10-20 kms[ ~ ~ ]
Hospital; Perpignan
Doctors/Dentist both French and English speaking
Airport; Perpignan 45 mins/ Girona Spain 1 hour 30
Languedoc Roussillon:
Languedoc Roussillon is France’s southernmost region bordered by Spain,
Andorra and the Pyrenees Mountains and boasts everything from mountains and rivers to lakes and the Mediterranean.
The region has a long coastline of virtually uninterrupted white sandy beaches and quiet sheltered coves, picturesque fishing villages and ports. Watersports including wind/kite surfing, sailing, canoeing, diving and water sking can be found on the coast whilst activities such as canyoning, mountain biking, rock climbing, horse riding, white water rafting, hiking and golf are also just nearby. The Pyrenean ski resorts are just a 2 hour drive away.
The region is littered with historical monuments, abbeys and cathar castles and boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites: The Pont Du Gard, the Canal du Midi, the Compostela. A short trip over the border into Spain finds you in Figueras where you can visit the famous Dali museum.
The region is famous for it’s great painters like Matisse and Picasso who found inspiration in the beauty and light of ports such as Collioure, Banyuls, Port Vendre and Cerbere. Perpigan, with it’s strong Catalan roots will satisfy your taste for chic boutiques, busy pavement bars cafes and restaurants.
The local culture is brought to life in carnivals and festivals such as the traditional celebrations of the bull, the bear, the orange, olive, grape and truffle which spring up throughout the region during the year. During July and August music fesivals are held in most towns.
Languedoc is an exciting region to visit at any time of the year and the climate is warm and sunny with over 300 days of sunshine each year.