Home from home with a real french feel, but all mod cons

Our house is situated in Olonzac, a large village with all the amenities of shops, restaurants and a few bars all within walking distance. We are in the central minervious region, and which ever direction you take, there is something of interest for adults and children. The mountains and historical sights, the beaches, safari park and caves, or cycling, boating, or just drinking lots of wine sitting in our garden and relaxing.

Minervois house is a traditional stone 3 storey village house in Olonzac, tucked in a quiet road, just off the main village street. The locals are very welcoming.

It is 2 minutes walk to the patisseries for croissants and fresh bread for breakfast, and all the shops, excellent restaurants and services you require.
From the bedrooms there are extensive views of the mountains and scenery.

Whatever kind of vacation you are looking for, whether it is for relaxing, hiking, cycling, sightseeing, exploring historical sights, or attractions to visit which will make the children happy, maybe even house hunting, then time spent in Olonzac will convince you that you have chosen the perfect place, as people will tell you that they return here year after year, look at the reviews on our website www.minervoishouse.co.uk

Minervois house has been furnished in a typically French style, and provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people plus a baby. Having a garden is quite unusual so great for sitting outside or using the bbq.

The Minervois, in the Languedoc-Rouissillon is a beautiful spot to visit at any time of the year. The flora in Spring is superb, July and August the hottest months, Autumn is pleasant. Winter days are cooler, but usually bright with warm sun; so it is often possible to sit outside for lunch.

Olonzac, the centre of the wine district, lies between Narbonne and Carcassonne, it is well provided with shops i.e. Butchers, bakers, supermarket, pharmarcies, and all the services you require. There are some very excellent restaurants, all within 2 - 10 minutes walk.

On Tuesday mornings Olonzac boasts a thriving French street market with long tables selling everything from hot roast chicken, paella, fresh vegetables or dozens of different varieties of olives, to clothes, fabric and shoes. Olonzac boasts a large municipal park, with 3 tennis courts, bowls and a play area for children. There is a stage which often hosts live musical concerts. The locals are all very friendly and make you feel very welcome.

Adjoining Olonzac is the village of Homps, through which passes the Canal du Midi, it runs for 145 miles and over 100 locks, shady and idyllic, the entire length has been planted with plane trees, boat rental and trips along the canal are available from here. Homps has several good restaurants on the banks of the canal and there is good secluded walking on the old towpaths.

From £375 to £495 per week for property. No problem if, for example, you want a 8, 10, 12 etc. etc. day holiday, we are quite flexible.

Inclusive of elec. and water. Includes all good quality linen and towels, just bring a beach towel.

We are flexible on arrival days to make it easier for you to obtain flights or ferry on a specific day to suit you - and of course to keep the cost down.

We require 25% deposit on booking, then full payment 8 weeks prior to your holiday, or full amount if booking less than 8 weeks before departure.
£100 security deposit also required.


Jan. to March £375 per week
April to May £400
June - August £495
Sept. £400
Oct - Dec. £375
During the winter months there will be a £25 charge per week for elect.

For more information please see our website www.minervoishouse.co.uk

Ten minutes drive from Olonzac you discover the Lac de Jourres, (Lake) where families enjoy bathing in safety by the lake beach, or for water sports and windsurfing. Even during off season you can walk by the lakeside and through the pines. Many of our guests have thoroughly enjoyed a trip to the Lac, even if its just to relax and have a picnic.

Twenty minutes from Olonzac you can drive into the scenic beauty of the hills to visit the historic village of Minerve, which enthusiasts of medieval history will appreciate. On the way you pass through Aigne which is unusual in that it is constructed in the form of a helix and is known as l’escargot- the snail.

The region around Olonzac is steeped in history, Cathar strongholds, Chateaux, caves, Roman remains, circular villages and the town of Carcassonne with the best preserved medieval fortress city in Europe.

For children there is plenty to do and see, with the safe beaches of the Mediterranean, to the African Safari Park at Sigean, home to more than 3000 animals, water parks, dinosaur parks. There are some excellent water parks to go to.

To the north lies the Black Mountain, the regional park of the High Languedoc. It is the area of rivers like the Orb running through narrow gorges and offering waters of interest for kayak enthusiasts.

Let’s not forget the wine of the region. The vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon stretch from the city of Nimes to the banks of the Aude and are some of the oldest and largest in the world, and produce several of the most renowned French wines. There are endless wine cellar visits all within easy reach of Olonzac, so you could easily spend your whole vacation sampling and drinking wine.

The surrounding countryside is magnificent, there are mountains, lakes, gorges, drive through a sea of vineyards and olive groves. The minervois do love their region and truly welcome visitors from faraway places.

In 45 minutes you will find the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean. The spectacular coastline of Languedoc-Roussillon stretches for 150 miles along the Mediterranean Sea. It has some of the finest French beaches and clear waters. There is a mix of ancient fishing villages which cluster along the shore backed by a hinterland of untouched natural beauty.

There are 14 major Golf Clubs in the Languedoc-Roussillon, the nearest being Carcassonne.

Ski in the Pyrenees in winter.

To the south - Barcelona is only 2 ½ hours away on the motorway.

Narbonne - 30 minutes away, is the oldest town in the south-west of France. Founded by the Romans in the second century BC, it became the capital of the whole of Southern Gaul, there are still remains of an old roman road. Fontfroide Abbey is well worth a visit, founded in 1145.

To the west -Toulouse 2 hours, home to the Airbus Consortium, and an exhibition centre for space exploration.

Montpellier - 1 ¾ hours, a delightful town that has an old centre on a small hill and this provides lots of interest in a small area.

I have compiled a comprehensive information book which is kept at the house, with detailed descriptions of the history and interesting places to visit both near and further a field.

There is so much to see and do around the area, that I could go on and on about it, but after several years of staying in our house, we never tire of being there and are always discovering another place that we haven't visited before. Or you could just spend the whole time eating the wonderful food and trying all the different wines!!!