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La Ruche is an old stone cottage with large terrace recently converted by its architect owner. It is attractively furnished with many local antique pieces and fully equipped for 2-3 people.
The owner’s French housekeeper lives nearby and is available to advise you if there are any problems.
Ground floor
Living room with open fire place and log burning stove, large dining table and sofa bed.
French doors open directly onto a large terrace running the length of the house which has an outdoor dining table and 4 chairs.
The kitchen is all electric, with hob, small oven/grill and refrigerator.
First floor
Bedroom with 4ft double bed and single bed.
New bathroom with bath and shower.
LOCAL AREA
Galary is a small hamlet by the river Coudoulous, in a valley full of apple orchards. Normally very quiet but busier in July and August as it is a popular area for people of Montpellier and Nimes to come and enjoy the 'Mountain air' (1,400 ft above sea level).
The local market town, Le Vigan is 6km away. It has two supermarkets, and a good range of smaller shops. It has a Saturday market which is worth a visit for local produce such as goats cheese, honey, herbs, sweet chestnut products, as well as local crafts. Local restaurants are not Michelin four star but have good country food.
Nimes and Montpellier are approximately 50km away, thriving with sophisticated centres and worth a visit to admire carefully restored historic quarters and a variety of new buildings and urban design.
This is an area of unspoilt old-fashioned countryside with fasinating history. Part of the National Park of Cevennes it is marvellous country for walking, cycling, river bathing and canoeing. The variety of wild flowers and mushrooms is extraordinary. Most of the nearby villages are built in local stone dating back to medieval times. There are some notable Romanesque churches.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Nimes
Ryanair via Stansted, is very good value
or
Ryanair via Luton - good value and sensible time of day
or
Montpellier BA via Gatwick or Ryanair via Stansted
Approximately 1hr 45 drive
or
Marseilles BA or Ryanair
Approximately 2hr 30 drive
Trains to Nimes or Montpellier (TGV) or car on train service to Avignon.
Infrequent bus services to Le Vigan from Montpellier or Nimes. Please check for updated information.
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