Stylish apartment in the Languedoc with 2 double beds, use of 2
shared private pools & exceptional views over the main
Port of Gruissan
Click here to make an enquiry about this
lovely apartment
The
apartment is on the 4th floor of a modern block of flats.
It has a high barrel vaulted roof that houses the gallery bedroom.
The
views are exceptional, with the main Port of Gruissan in the
foreground and the rugged hills of the Massif de la Clape as a
backdrop. The terrace enjoys the sun in the late afternoon and
evening, and is cool in the mornings for breakfast. It is equipped
with table and chairs
The
apartment was completely renovated in 2003 and is beautifully
decorated and well furnished. Although small, its open plan design
has a separate sitting area and a dining area that incorporates a
new Ikea kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen has a standard size
electric cooker with four ring ceramic hob and a large fridge
freezer. The bathroom has a new shower cabinet and also a washing
machine. The wc is separate.
Steep
stairs give access to the L shaped gallery bedroom with two separate
sleeping areas screened from each other. There is also a small
office area on the gallery and ample wardrobe and drawer storage.
There
are two shared private swimming pools and a small children’s pool.
These are well maintained and only accessed by residents of the
Mediterranee Port Soleil apartment block. Free parking is in
adjacent public car parks and in low season it is possible to park
directly outside the apartment.
The Location
The old
village of Gruissan is a 5-minute walk around the beautiful etang or
salt lake which is a popular stop for flamingos much of the year.
The village, once the home of fishermen and salt-pan workers has
houses set in concentric circles around the ruin of the Barbarossa
tower. There is a busy market on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
mornings where every type of produce is available. The local caves
produce award winning Corbieres wines. The port has small
supermarkets and gift shops as well as many good restaurants.
The new
resort of Gruissan is built on the shores of the Grazel Etang, which
protects it from the wide-open sea. Within walking or cycling
distance are the beautiful beaches of Gruissan Plage with its
unusual chalets built on stilts to protect them from the sea, and
the salt works at I’lle Saint Martin. All water sports are catered
for, there are hiking trails and bikes are easy to hire.
The
popularity of Gruissan lies not only in its unique position but also
its geographical location as an ideal centre from which to explore
the Massif de la Clape, Carcassonne with its magical fortress Cite,
the unique towns of Montpellier, Beziers and Perpignan, the
Corbieres Mountains with the stunning Cathar castles, and the World
Heritage site of the Canal du Midi.
There
is a regular bus service into Narbonne, which is 12 kilometres
inland. The town, once an ancient maritime centre and the Roman
capital of the province, has a magnificent cathedral and
archaeological museum. Les Halles opens every morning and the
colourful market takes over the plane tree shaded boulevards on
Thursdays and Sundays. The timeless Canal de la Robine runs through
the town centre linking the Canal du Midi to the sea at Port la
Nouvelle.
Climate
The
climate in the Languedoc is Mediterranean with summer temperatures
reaching 30deg+ (80f). The region has its own version of the
mistral known as the tramontane, which blows periodically
from the northwest.
For
further information about Gruissan you can email the Office
Municipal du Tourisme at:
office.tourisme@gruissan-mediterranee.co or visit the web site
Prices per week
|
Low season |
please enquire |
|
Mid season |
£295 |
|
High season |
£395 |
Please Contact Philip and Ann
Mosedale on
(UK)
00 44 (0)1903 213351 or complete the form below
