Traditional Country Stone House on 14 acres in Gard

Conduzorgues - Traditional Cevenol Country House on 14 Private Acres
Rivers, waterfalls, mountains, historic sites and entertainment
in St. Laurent le Minier (Near Ganges)

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large living, sitting room, large kitchen,
large covered terrace, sleeps 6

The house is a traditional cevenol style stone construction, and the
interior of the house combines traditional style with modern
amenities. "Conduzorgues" is nestled in a quiet valley at the
foothills of the Cevennes. This charming old country house is
located on a 14-acre property surrounded by nature in a most
enchanting valley with many streams on and near this property. Quiet
though not far from town activities. Guests enjoy the three
terraces for entertaining and dining outdoors with panoramic views,
private grounds and many trails for hiking.

The village, St Laurent le Minier, is about 4km from this little
hamlet and it has a bar, two restaurants, and a nearby shop/bakery.
Just at the entrance of the village the River Vis, one of the purest
in France, has a beautiful waterfall that draws vacationers in the
summer and the pools below it are large, and deep enough to dive
in. Close downstream are gently sloping beaches safe for small
children. There are also plenty of activities in the area.

St Laurent le Minier is at the border of the coastal plain and the
foothills of the Cevennes, almost equidistant between the airports
of Nimes and Montpellier both approximately 55 kms away. The nearest
town, Ganges, is 10 minutes away by car where you will find
supermarkets, shopping and a great open air market on Friday
mornings which is famous throughout the region. The Mediterranean
sea with great sand beaches is about an hour's drive away. The
renowned wild beauty of the Parc National des C鶥nnes is in your
backyard!

Two major cities, Montpellier and Nimes, are both within an hour
drive away. They are both full of interesting things to see and
experience, entertainment and great dining, historic sites within
the cities. Places to visit in the surrounding areas include
Avignon, Arles, Agde, Provence, the Camargue and many charming
medieval villages.

Property Type: beautiful country house on 14 acres
Accommodation Type: self-catering
Location Type: Hamlet 10 minutes from small town and
45 minutes to large city
General: linen provided, telephone
Kitchen: modern 6 ring gas stove, fridge, grill,
oven
Living Room: fireplace, sofabed, living area
Dining: dining area & a spacious covered terrace
Bathrooms: 2 bathroom
Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 6 people
Accommodation: 1 Queen; 1 double; 1 twin; sofabed
Outside: barbecue, garden, terrace, garden chairs
large dining table sitting up to 12
Suitability: children welcome, pets not allowed,
unsuitable for elderly, not wheelchair inaccessible

Location information --
Nearest international airport: Montpellier/Nimes 50/60 kilometres
Nearest beach: Just over 1 hour
Nearest railway station: Montpellier or Nimes
Nearest motorway junction: Montpellier or Nimes
Car: Necessary

Enter from the large stone terrace in the East into a warm living
room of 21m2 with open fireplace, sofa-bed and office corner. The
16m2 kitchen has modern amenities with dining table for 4+ and lots
of storage. Step out to the covered terrace, 40 m2, ideal for
entertaining and barbecue. The sitting room, 33 m2, has a large deep
down sofa, stereo chain and DVD. A step down area finds a cozy space
with antique bed (single) and library corner. Double doors lead to
the sun drenched front balcony. Two bedrooms upstairs, one is 21 m2
with queen size bed and direct access to the hill behind and view in
front on the forest; the other one is 16 m2 with a double bed; there
is good storage space for belongings. A child bed is available if
needed.
The bath room, 10 m2, with separate toilet space, has a spacious
oval corner bath tub and shower. A sky-light admits lots of light.
An alcove provides linens and ironing space. Natural wood paneling
and tiling on the walls give a warm feeling. For the summer heat,
coming back from swimming you can shower in a very original bathroom
below with walls carved in the raw rocks and vaulted ceiling.

The kitchen has a 6 burner stove with butane gas, an electric oven,
a refrigerator and a dish washer. Small espresso machine, a toaster
and cooking utensils, dishes for 12; table for 6. The covered
terrace has table for 10 and a barbecue in stone. The sitting room
has a stereo chain and a TV to watch DVDs. Washing machine and dryer
are in the vaulted cellar below. Bedding and bath towels are
provided. Mosquito nets are available above the beds. Central
heating for cold season. Telephone and Internet share the same line.
Unlimited Internet but you will have to buy phone cards at the Tabac
to call out. The master bedroom upstairs has 2 armoires, a secretary
and a comfortable queen bed. The other bedroom has a secretary and
bookshelves. Also upstairs there is a walk-in cabinet for clothes
and storage.

Local Activities: cycling, fishing, horseback riding, mountain
biking, mountaineering, swimming, tennis, walking, canoeing, nature
trails, kayaking

Nearby Cities and villages of Montpellier, the historical Roman city
of Nimes with its arena, Laroque, Cap d?Agde, Bezier, ancient
cities of Pezenas, Clermont L'Herault, Arles, Aigues Morte,
Narbornne and Avignon.

Sites to See:
Abime de Bramabiau - Cavern with underground river springs.
St-Guilhem-le-Dé³¥rt - Main stop along the roads of pilgrimage to St
James of Compostella. The Abbey of Gellone and its mideval village,
an UNESCO World Heritage site and listed as one of the most
beautiful villages in France.
Grottes des Demoiselles - The imposing dimensions and the richness
of this cavern's decorations inspired the name of Subterranean
Cathedral. Guided Visits.
Grotte de Clamouse - Cavern with exceptional aragonite
crystallisations; Guided Visits, Sound and Light show.
The Vis Canyon and River - Fishing, Swimming, Many Waterfalls. The
Vis River is a protected river, one of the cleanest rivers in France
and the drive along this canyon is just beautiful.
Resurgence de la Foux ? Navacelles The Vis River runs underground
for 13 kilometers, it resurfaces several kilometers before the
village of Navacelles.
Cirque de Navacelles - Classified as a Natural Treasure of France,
it is an exceptional site to visit.
Causee Blandas - one bears witness to histoire and prehistoric
presence with the many comlechs, dolmens et menhirs that date 2500
years before Jesus Christ.
Cromlech: A circle of monoliths (single raised stones) that
delineate a sacred area.
Dolmen: A prehistoric monument consisting of two or more upright
stones supporting a horizontal stone slab, found esp. in Britain and
France and thought to be a tomb.
Menhir: A single upright rude monolith usually of prehistoric origin
Glassmaker's Route: In the Countryside of Orthus we find witness to
five centuries of glassmaking activity. (Expositions, boutiques of
regional products, open glassmaker shops.)
La Bambouseraie - A unique bamboo forest in Europe, founded in 1855.
(www.bambouseraie.fr)
Prehistoric Archaeological Village of Cambous - this village is a
European reference of prehistoric architecture constructed
approximately 4500 years ago
The Observatory of Mt. Aigoual and France Meteo. - Offers panoramic
views of over ? of France, from Mt. Ventoux to Mt. Blanc, from
Canigou to the Pic du Midi, from the Le Puy chain to the
Mediterranean sea.
Anduze - A medieval village known for its pottery and flea market
Couvertoirade - Village m餩鶡l fortifi鍊Sete - Fisherman's wharf
Meditterrean Sea
And Much More!

Per week
Quoted Price Euros:

Period
21 Mar - 30 May 2009 500
30 May - 11 July 2009 600
11 July - 15 August 2009 750
15 August - 5 Sept 2009 600
5 Sept - 31 October 2009 500

Weeks run from Saturday 4pm to Saturday noon. Normal minimum booking
during summer period is 2 weeks, although, depending on the period,
one week bookings or additional weeks are sometimes available. We
request a booking deposit at a rate equal to 30% of the total
rental. The balance is payable 6 weeks before rental commences. For
bookings within 6 weeks of rental, payment is required in full. A
security deposit of 200 Euros is payable with the final payment,
refundable upon leaving less unlikely damage or excess clean-up
fee. Rates quoted include all linen, towels, and departure
cleaning. Rates also include electricity and dial-up internet.
Telephone dialing out is with phone cards. Supplement for central
heating off season if needed: 50 Euros per week.