La Ruche France Information Sheet
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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 refridgerator.
first floor
Bedroom with 4ft double bed and single bed. New bathroom with bath and shower.
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.
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 Montpeilier and Nimes to come and enjoy the 'Mountain air'
(1,400 ft above sea level).
Getting there
The nearest airport
is Nimes
Ryan Air via Stansted, is very good value.
or
Montpellier BA via Gatwick or Ryan Air via Stansted.
Approximately 1hr 45 drive
or
Marseilles BA or Ryan Air
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
Contact Details
Elizabeth Young
Tel - 01962 890304
Mobile - 07792 349763
E-mail - bidey@onetel.com
Links
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