Villa with Own Pool

The Villa details

Home description

Agel is situated in the east of the Minervois wine region between Narbonne and Carcassonne within easy reach of both the Mediterranean beaches and the region's airports.

Agel is a picturesque typically French village that dates back to Roman times, set on the River Cesse and a short drive from the Canal du Midi (at Argeliers or La Somail) and the Lac de Jouarres with beaches for swimming and water sports.  The Mediterranean beaches (Narbonne) and the mountains are about half an hour away by car.

The region is renowned for fresh fruit, olives and particularly wine (many AOC vineyards within easy reach and a 'cave' in the village of Agel) as well as the beautiful scenery.  The Canal du Midi is a World Heritage Site and can be reached by car in 10 minutes (a little longer by bicycle).

Agel is small (166 friendly inhabitants) and has a post office, daily deliveries of bread and croisants and various other trades deliver regularly (list on request).  There is a municipal tennis court.  The villages of Bize Minervois and Aigues Vives are each about 3 km away and each has a good range of shops, bars and restaurants. There are many other restaurants in the surrounding area. A large supermarket is 10 minutes away at St Marcel.

Accommodation detail

The Villa is on the edge of the village of Agel on a small development of  similar properties.  The river is less than 100 metres from the villa and the village with post office and tennis court are a 2 minute walk away.

The villa is fully equipped for up to 6/8 persons and has:

• Kitchen - fitted, including large oven, halogen hob, microwave, dishwasher
• Living room - large open plan room, equipped with 3 comfortable sofas (one converts to a double bed with metal sprung frame), large dining table and six chairs, wood burning stove (only needed for mid-winter lets), hi-fi (including CD Player), satellite TV and patio doors opening on to terrace
• Bedroom 1 - with double bed
• Bedroom 2 - with twin beds
• Bedroom 3 - with twin beds
• Bathroom - including WC
• Shower room - including WC.

Outside

Terrace with built-in barbecue and alfresco dining area with gazebo to provide shade, steps leading down to garden with lawns and flowerbeds.

Swimming pool 7 x 3.5m plus roman steps (lovely to sit on when the weather is very hot!).

Other facilities include bicycles, garden furniture and barbecue.  There is ample parking for several cars on the driveway. The grounds are fully fenced.

About the location

There are many sites of interest within easy travelling distance of Agel.  The ancient city of Minerve clings to the side of a gorge carved by water flowing for 40 million years and is 10 minutes away by car.  Carcassonne and Narbonne are each half an hour away by car.

If you prefer you can drive to the beaches of the Mediterranean near Narbonne or to escape the heat of the day go up into the Montagnes Noire or the Pyrenees.  The principality and tax haven of Andorra is a suitable destination for a day trip and the Spanish border is less than two hours away.

Some of our guests enjoy a trip to Rennes le chateau, Montsegur and the other ancient Cathar strongholds. The fortified town of Carcassonne is another popular day-trip.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Cycling, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Water sports, Wine tasting

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

Agel is within easy reach of local airports at Carcassonne, Perpignan Beziers and Montpellier. If you are driving it is about 25 minutes from the autoroute network.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.