Les Tournesols 1 bed apartment rental St Chinian South France
Les Tournesols 1 bed apartment rental St Chinian South France
The rental is for the entire property. Any shared facilities are listed in the property description.
The prices quoted are based on a 6 month rental period. Higher prices may apply to rentals over the summer period and for shorter rentals. Utility bills and communal taxes are payable in addition to the rent.
Details
Les Tournesols apartment rental in Saint Chinian South France, provides comfortable long term rental accommodation for a couple or single person. This 1 bedroom apartment can be rented for up to 12 months from €675 per month + bills.
This open-plan first floor apartment provides light, airy, comfortable accommodation for a single person or a couple.
Les Tournesols long term apartment rentals South France - facilities
The apartment provides 60m2 of living accommodation and comes with high ceilings, exposed beams and part stone walls. .
- A half-height wall separates the en-suite bedroom from the living room and modern, well-equipped kitchen. Both rooms overlook the village square and the impressive hills beyond.
- Free broadband WiFi Internet access allows you to keep in touch, and a portable air conditioner keeps you cool in summer. There are also electric wall heaters.
- The modern, well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast table and storage cupboards. The equipment includes a fridge/freezer, electric oven, hob with extractor, microwave/grill, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, as well as a kettle and toaster, pots, pans and utensils, with plenty of glasses, cutlery and crockery.
- The sunny living room has a large L-shaped sofa. English and French TV, books, games, radio/CD and DVD player provide a relaxed "home from home" environment.
- The bedroom is furnished with a comfortable king size bed, bedside tables with lamps, built-in mirrored wardrobe, dressing table and stool, plus a hairdryer.
- The fully tiled bathroom is equipped with an enclosed shower, wash basin with mirror and toilet.
Outside
There is free off-street parking outside the apartment.
Les Tournesols apartment rentals South France - prices
The monthly rental prices for this 1 bedroom apartment in Saint Chinian, South France, do not include the utility bills. There is a monthly provison of €100 towards the electricity, water and Wi-Fi. Alternatively, for rentals less than 6 months, the Owner offers an all inclusive price of €775 per month. All linen and towels are provided. Minimum stay is 6 months.
Long term rentals (12 months): from €675 per month + bills
Long term rentals (all inclusive): from €775 per month
Les Tournesols apartment rentals South France - Our Opinion
If you are looking to experience the real South of France, then this lovely apartment in the wine producing town of Saint Chinian is an excellent option. This cheap long term rental apartment in Southern France provides and excellent base if you are house hunting or looking to enjoy the winter months in the South of France.
Amenities
Area activities
Saint-Chinian was founded by monks in 825 AD who built a monastery here. They then went on to create vineyards that saw the start of the prosperous local economy.
Today, wine continues to be the main industry and free tasting sessions are available at wines are available from local, friendly producers, with the closest right next door at Maison des Vins. St Chinian Red wine is the usual tipple, but rose is also made. Bottles can be bought very cheaply, or you can purchase by the litre at the Coop on the edge of the town.
Every Thursday and Sunday, one of the best markets in the area literally arrives at your doorstep! The stalls abound with fresh, locally grown seasonal produce, including goats cheeses, oysters and seafood, meat and fish, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Several restaurants and cafe bars are all within walking distance offering a variety of delightful French fare.
For general shopping, there is a Spar supermarket a two minutes walk across the square, and a larger supermarket, an Intermarche, is only a 5 minute walk across the river or 2 minutes by car. There are also three boulangeries in the town, a pharmacy, and a newsagents and tabac.
The area surrounding Saint-Chinian, and the nearby Haut Languedoc Natural Park, is a great place for walking and bike rides. A board on the square shows the walks available from the doorstep that meander through the vineyards and up into the wonderful hills surrounding the village, with amazing views.
The picturesque village of Roquebrun, is perched over the banks of the river Orb and has a Mediterranean garden that is well worth a visit. The river beach is used for picnics, swimming as well as trout fishing.
Béziers is an excellent town for shopping. It has shops and stores of all sizes, from the Polygone shopping mall, the Galeries Lafayette department store to small trendy boutiques.
Other transport
There is a TGV train station in Beziers (25 mins). There is a bus service between Saint Chinian and Beziers.
Airports
The nearest local airport is located at Beziers (30 mins). Other local airports can be found at:
Montpellier (1 hour)
Carcassonne (1 hour)
Perpignan (1 hour 15 mins)
Toulouse (1 hour 30 mins)
Driving directions
Saint Chinian is located midway along the D612 road between Beziers and Castres in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park.
Reviews Summary (0)
One month's deposit to be paid at time of reservation. Minimum stay is 3 months. Rent to be paid on the first day of each month. There is a monthly provision of €100 towards the utility bills (electricity, water and WiFi).
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