CIEL CHATEAU Country house for rent, Sete, near Montpellier, Beziers HOME FRANCE RENTALS
SLEEPS 10 SWIMMING POOL EXTENSIVE GARDENS VIEWS OF SETE AND MEDITERRANEAN SEA 5 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS DELUXE PRIVATE HIGH SEASON AUGUST ONE WEEK TWO WEEKS 4,600 Euros $4,830 £3,080 8300 Euros $8,715 £5,560	Larger Photo - Ciel Chateau
Rent this magnificent country house, in a splendid position on the hill above Sete, with grand views of the town, and a glorious vista of the Mediterranean. Tastefully decorated, the house has a swimming pool and gardens, terraces. A perfect place to enjoy the best of the South of France.
ENTRANCE AND GARDEN The grounds to the front of the property are accessed via a long narrow cobbled stone lane, which leads you on a large parking area for about 5 cars. on the tier above that is a garden area and above that immediately in front of the house is a large terrace with setting and tables for about 12 people and views on the Mediterranean. Also at the back of the house is a small terrace and above, the swimming pool and above that is a garden area with a small tower in the center. THE HOUSE AND ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Hallway with stained glass front door, marble and inlaid mosaic floor with downstairs staircase with large stained glass window. Lounge: Decorated in pastel shades with marble fireplace, large book-case, wooden floor, TV. Dinning Room: Room with ceiling painted with antique blue insert, large bay window with exquisite stained glass, wood paneled walls, wooden dining table with chairs for 10 people and a secret door within wall panelling leading to kitchen. Kitchen: Fully fitted with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee maker , TV. Utility room: Housing washing machine, dryer, iron and iron board . Separate WC, washbasin and mirror above . Jardinière: This room was built in the 1920 style , with a large wooden fire place, 3 double doors to the front terrace, bar and two 3 seater sofas. Larger photo FIRST FLOOR Landing: Wooden floor, 3 seater sofa , table with lamp , long mirror above and a separate WC. Bedroom 1: 2 original double French windows, marble fire surround with mirror above, ornate French double bed, 2 wardrobes, besides tables , wooden floor. En-suite bathroom with bath, shower, twin washbasin with mirror above and WC. Bedroom 2: 3 original double French windows, twin beds with overhead canopy, wardrobe, besides tables, wooden unit, desk and chair. Bedroom 3: double doors to balcony, twin beds, wardrobe, dressing table. Bathroom 2: White suite comprising of Victorian claw foot bath, shower, washbasin, mirror, shaver socket , window, original tiled floor. SECOND FLOOR Landing: second staircase with door at the bottom leading to main entrance rear of the property. Separate WC Bedroom 4: Small balcony with double doors, grey marble fire surround, double bed, bedsides tables desk and chair. En-Suite room with washbasin and wardrobes. Bedroom 5: Double bed, easy chairs, dressing table. Bathroom 3: Bath, washbasin, antique cabinet with marble top, shelf unit, window.	Magnificent pool and gardens Larger photo - Ciel Chateau
Pleasant swimming pool Sete - the Venice of Languedoc Sete as seen from Meze ABOUT SETE Under the gallo-romans Sète was known as Ceta or Sita, centered on the island of Mont Saint Clair, known for the production of pickled fish. After silt forced the closure of the sea ports of Aigues Mortes, Agde, and Narbonne, Sète, became the definitive Languedoc port. Centuries later the town was almost totally destroyed while being liberated by the allies at the end of the second World War. However Sete was quickly reborn to become the principal fishing port for France on the Mediterranean. The charm of Sete is in the effortless energy that exumes from the canal, the sea, the streets, the restaurants. You can walk and discover fishing boats, busy with their cargo, walk and find a restaurant to eat and watch, even in the relative cool of deepest winter. It seems there is a warmth here, perhaps because of its cosmopolitan feeling of ships from ports far away or from the young coming from the nearby university city of Montpellier. It is no wonder that Georges Brassens, who is buried here, was imbued with song and word, and also that it was to provide the inspiration for Paul Valèry. Walk down the Saint Louis Pier (Mole Saint Louis - originally constructed by Riquet to protect the entrance of the port) - look at the fishing boats and yachts vie for space. Here you will see some fo the fastest sailboats in the world as it is here that the French train for the America's Cup. The slim lighthouse is the last light house in France equipped with a fresnel lens from rock crystal. Perhaps take a bite in one of the wonderful restaurants on the canal before climbing up Mont Saint-Clair (183m), where you will have a wonderful view of the village, the port, the Bassin de Thau, the Cevennes, the Pyrennees. Visit the Chapelle Notre Dame de la Salette. a church that originally served hermits who prayed for the souls of the fishermen, as well as lighting fires to warn of pirates. Here too, is the Sailors Cemetary (Le Cimetiere Marin). Constructed in 1843 this cemetary was immortalised by Paul Valery. Just like the poet, numerous Setois celebrites are buried here facing the sea. Look at the sailors names that run from Belgian to Scandinavian, often appended with Italian like endings, because they wanted to have a closer attachment to the Mediterranean zeal. Close too visit the Musée Valéry with a good collection of paintings, a wonderful exhibition on the life of the poet, as well as historical items relating to Sète. Perhaps as you leave, this warm, colorful town, this Venice of Languedoc, wander around the Pointe Courte, to drink in the atmosphere of the fishermen's quarter. Or take a drive out on the coastal road to Agde, and lie under the sun, and rush into the waves - look down the seeingly endless beach to the distant Pyrennees punching into the sky. Sete is well located to enjoy the best of Languedoc beaches that stretch to Cap d'Agde (famous for it naturist resort). Visits to the cosmopolitan delights of Montpellier - concerts, museums, shops. Day trips to abbeys cradled in hills such as at St Guilhem-le-Desert, Lagrasse in the Corbieres (with the mountain top Cathar castles of Queribus and Peyrepertuse) or the medieval cité castle at Carcassonne are all possible. ACCESS There are international connections by air at Montpellier (30 mins), Marseille (1 hr), Nimes (45 mins), Carcassonne (1 hr 15 mins) and Toulouse (2 hr 30 mins) where car hire facilities are available. Other international airports are Perpignan (2 1/2 hours), and Barcelona (Spain)(4 1/2 hours). There are also regular train services to the station in Sete which connect into the high speed TGV rail services throughout France.
CIEL CHATEAU   SLEEPS 10      SWIMMING POOL    GARDENS £ and $ prices are approximate. Rental is Saturday to Saturday . Rental includes : - Bed linen - Shower and pool towels - Maid for cleaning: twice a week - 3 hours each HIGH SEASON AUGUST ONE WEEK TWO WEEKS 4,600 Euros $5,380 £3,220 8,500 Euros $9,945 £5,950 Contact E-mail: cielchateau@languedocfrance.com Minervois Guide | Mediterranean Resorts | Vacation Properties | Southern France Guide Advertise your house