Les Cedres

Les Cèdres is a preserved, large and comfortable 19th century Maison de Maître wine domain, tastefully updated, set in walled grounds in the heart of the medieval village of Caux. Expect character and authenticity set in the heart of a Languedoc wine village with deceptively large park-like gardens, excellent facilities including sauna, swimming pool, summer kitchen and original features throughout.

If you are looking for something a little different for your Languedoc holiday this year with a touch of old-fashioned French charm, we think Les Cèdres might just be what you're looking for. In the heart of the village, located on a narrow street, Les Cèdres can accommodate up to 12 in seven beautifully renovated bedrooms, and boasts further exquisite features including tiled floors, ornate wrought iron balconies, wooden shutters and wonderful stone staircase. Communal rooms include a library, sitting room and kitchen, all of which are comfortable and welcoming. There is even an independant large media and office space for those that might need to work whilst away. The adjacent outbuildings hide a sauna, whilst the outside pool terrace boasts a summer kitchen to enjoy those lengthy lunches around the pool in the sun. But that's not all! Les Cèdres boasts a large enclosed park style garden with mature cedar and oak trees, landscaped terraces, grassy areas, and pathways. A north African style courtyard offers tranquillity for a moment of peaceful contemplation, and a boules area will entertain on a warm summer's evening.

Being in the village of Caux makes buying the morning baguette easy on foot. There are basic amenities in the village with further restaurants and shops in the village of Roujan (6km) where you will also find a larger supermarket. Wine, vineyards and plenty of wineries are close by. Wine lovers will no doubt visit the surrounding villages to taste and purchase, either to accompany your evening meals or to take home; there is a huge choice in the area.

The historic town of Pézenas (8km) is well worth a visit and has all the charm and authenticity you would expect from a medieval French town. Its streets are lined with stone arched boutiques, restaurants and cafés serving coffees and enticing pastries. Pézenas also has historic links with the famed French playwright, actor and poet Molière, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language. Day trips from Les Cèdres must include the beach at resorts such as Marseillan-Plage (33km) or the ancient port city of Agde (30km). Delicious shellfish can be tasted in Mèze (25km) on the shores of the Étang de Thau, a vast inland lagoon with its own beaches and unique flora and fauna. The vibrant and contemporary architecture of Montpellier is an hour's drive away (62km) and the city has an international airport which is most convenient for Les Cèdres. Carcassonne, famous for being one of the only fortified cities in Europe still with its walls intact, is just over an hour’s drive.