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Mistral |
Barjac, Languedoc-Rousillon, France |
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Souffle de Vent is a beautifully renovated house, with four independent self catering apartments, or gites. Situated on a little pedestrian lane in the heart of the historic centre of Barjac, you are within walking distance of all the amenities, yet will find yourself in a peaceful part of town. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Apartment |
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Property Setting:
| Romantic / Town / Village setting |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 1 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The historical town of Barjac, where our guesthouse is situated, is on the border of Provence and the Cevennes, It is a very quiet village with magnificent views of the Cevennes. Barjac is located high on a hill top, in the department of the Gard Provençal and offers sweeping views of a green valley covered with vineyards and olive groves and the Cévennes mountains (nature reserve). The apartments are reached by an impressive staircase. During the summer the temperature in the apartments stays very comfortable because of the very thick walls of the house. On the ground floor there is a cosy communal area with information regarding sights to see and things to do in the area and also a library with guides and maps for hiking and locating rivers and beaches. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Ideally situated to explore the surroundings. A lot of possibilities for outdoor sports. The Mediterranean landscape is crossed by rivers, the famous "Gorges de l'Ardèche" are nearby, the historic cities of Avignon, Nîmes, Orange and Uzès lie a short distance away. For a daytrip, the Mediterranean coast itself is not far. Hiking, mountain biking, or horse riding in the valley and hills around Barjac or the more "sauvage" Cévennen and Ardèche mountains. Barjac itself has lots of restaurants and little bars with gardens and terraces, as well as supermarkets, butchers, bakers, internet cafes, cinema, exhibition hall and a well run tourist office. 10 minutes from Barjac is the Ceze river where you can swim, picnic and caneo. Just 25 minutes away is the Chassezac river with its beautiful gorges and several beaches. The famous Gorges of the Ardèche are just 11km from Barjac. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Nimes aeroport: 70 km Avignon TGV train station: 70 km. |
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Nearest airports:
| Nîmes 70 |
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Nearest train station:
| Saint Ambroix 18 |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Barjac |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| La petite Auberge et Les délices de l'Esplanade |
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Nearest beach:
| Cèze, Ardèche and Chassezac rivers |
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Nearest shop:
| Barjac |
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Nearest market:
| Barjac |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Jan Willem Schipper |
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Contact Phone No. |
+33 (0)4 75 36 56 05 / +33 (0)6 22 64 10 01 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Beach within 5km / Canoeing / Climbing / Cooking / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Dishwasher / Highchair / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Each of the four apartments sleeps 2 people (one bedroom) and has an open plan living space with sitting area and fully equipped kitchen, as well as separate bathroom. The apartments each have a wood burning stove (logs available).
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard
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Exterior Details |
On the first floor there is a little courtyard with a barbecue.
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Further Details |
Since 2000 I have lived in a little village on the border of the Cevennes National Park, not far from Barjac. Besides running Souffle de Vent, I also collect and sell Brocante (antiques and collectables), offer interior styling services and in between am busy renovating our family home a 19th century Magnanerie, a silk farm. I am an outdoor enthusiast and I know the area very well. I am happy to assist you during your stay and I can provide you with lots of good ideas for day trips, activities, local equipment hire options and even directions to the special secret spots the tourist office will never reveal.
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Conditions of Rental |
Please contact me direct for availability details. It is possible to book an apartment as "chambre d'hôte" (with or without breakfast/minimum stay two nights), please contact us for details. In July and August: minimum stay 7 nights from Saturday to Saturday. Guides and maps for hiking in the area and for locating rivers and beaches are available. On demand (no additional costs): child’s bed/cot/child’s chair. Bed linen is included, towels on demand (7,50 euro p/week per person). Extra bed: 30 euro per week. fee for cleaning: 37,50 euro per reservation. You are welcome from 15.30 on day of arrival (departure 10.00 on the day of departure).
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / No Smoking / Other rental properties on site / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Mistral |
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Thank you so much for your kind welcome, we really enjoyed our stay very much in this beautiful house. We love the atmosphere of the village, the tranquility of the place... many thanks once again for your help and we hope to return again. Best wishes, Anja, Rcihard, Sam, Matthew and Eloise Lloyd
August 30, 2008
Richard and Eloise Lloyd,
England,
Jan 2008 
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19th Sept, Thank you for the stay in one beautiful, clean and comfortable apartment "Bise" and great helpful, friendly host Jan (also loved his 30 yrs old Peugeot van). Sam and Nick, Edinburgh.
Will recommend to friends and family to visit, esp when all the Proveçal fruits and legumes are in harvest in September, I will miss the smell of Barjacs figtrees.
Sam and Nick,
Edinburgh,
Sep 2008
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Merci, Belle soirée dans une belle chambre, Carole & Boris, april 2010
Carole & Boris,
France,
Apr 2010
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What a lovely nine days - so much hot sun at first that we didn't mind the later rain. Thank you Jan for bringing us boules de petanque to play in the market square lik the Barjac folk. (...) A recommendation to other visitors is the Barjac-St Privat de Champs Clos walk, on excellent paths. Finally a big thumbs-up for the fabulous rooms - we loved the studio and Tramontane for their romance and elegant simplicity.
Jo and Johnny Lewis,
Bath England,
Sep 2009
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Hi Jan Willem, We had such a great week in Barjac, and felt very at home in Bise. Your taste and style is sooo wonderful, your love for details is very attentive!!! We never slept in a bed like this, very lovely, comfortable...like in heaven. Thank you, May 27 2010, Germany
Sue, Inge & Chico,
Germany,
May 2010
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