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The region Languedoc in the south of France represents the passage between the Massif Central and the Mediterranean Sea. The name Languedoc refers to the local dialect (langue d'oc) in which "yes" doesn't translate with "oui" but with "oc". The region Languedoc today comprises the three departments Gard, Hérault und Aude. Thanks to the mediterranean climate and the fertile, muddy soil that was sedimented by many rivers, agriculture has always played a dominant role in the region. Since the last century the local farmers mainly live from wine-growing. Among other attractions Languedoc has nice beaches, hilly areas in the Massif Central with its many excursion possibilities and the typical relaxed southern "ambiance".
Here you will find a whole set of more links and information concerning Languedoc-Roussillon.
Valros is located between Beziérs and Pézenas. From the historical ruin "Tour" there is a fantastic overview over the village (1'000 inhabitants) and the surrounding vineyards. In Valros you can find the peacefulness of a rural village as well as urban centres like Montpellier (ca. 50 km) and Béziers (ca. 15 km) near-by. Several beaches lie within a short distance and can easily be reached. In Valros you can find shopping possibilities as well as postal services. The closest banks are located in Pézenas.
It is easy to get to Valros by public transport. Going there by car doesn't give you a big advantage in time. This is a map of the communications in Languedoc-Roussillon.
Our house is located quite close to the bus stop (cf. map). The address is as follows:
48/50, avenue de la Montagne; F-34290 Valros
Our 90-year old, fully renovated house consists of a well-equipped kitchen, two sleeping rooms, a living room with a fire place, a spacy entrée/corridor, a big terrace, below that a shower/toilet/laundry room (incl. a washing and a drying machine) and an old barn/garage. Six people can easily be accommodated in the house. More guests could spend the night in sleeping bags on sunbeds and self-inflating mattresses. The garden comprises a small lawn and playground. In the barn/garage there is a ping pong table (table tennis), the four bikes (plus two children bikes), a surf board (with everything that’s necessary) and a small workshop. Tenants are fully responsible for possibly occurring damages. They should immediately be reported to us. Smoking in the house is strictly forbidden! The terrace can be used as smoking area.
Our house is well suited for children as well. Next to two small child beds (cot) and a child's eating chair there are two extra seats for the car (the first for children of 9-18 kg, the second for 12-25kg children) and two extra (children) seats for the bike. There are also a lot of toys (a.o. table tennis, basketball, pétanque etc.) available for the kids (as well as for adults). Around the house there are big and safe playing areas.
You can use our car (Ford Fiesta, 1995, 110’000km) for trips to the beach, to the mountains or for shopping. When you use the car you will be charged 50 Swiss cents (CHF 0.50; about EUR 0.30) per kilometre plus gasoline costs which is considerably cheaper than renting a car. There is lots of information available in Valros concerning the use of the car, the financial settlements, what to do in case of problems etc. Here you find a few explanations and rules concerning the use of the car (in German only).
In Valros you are not far away from civilisation. There is a grocery and two bakeries for the daily needs. Moreover, twice a week there are several food cars (with vegetables, meat, fish, seafood etc.) coming to the central square of Valros. This will be announced on the village loudspeakers If this is still not sufficient you can get exclusive commodities in the supermarket (Champion or Intermarché) in Pézenas (6km). Fresh milk must also be bought there as it is not available in Valros. If you don't want to do the cooking yourself you can go to the restaurant „La Tour“ in Valros. If you fancy a beer, there are two bars for you in Valros. Each Wednesday on the central square of Valros a pizza car offers freshly prepared delicious pizza. We warmly recommend them.
The following documents are at your disposition in Valros (not concluding):
First you have to find out whether the house is still available at your preferred time. Sara and Thomas Bubendorf-Suhner will tell you about this. If this is alright you get the hire contract together with information on the payment procedure. When the contract is signed by both parties and a part of the rent (according to the contract) is paid you can get the keys of the house. Before your departure these keys will be sent to you by mail. At the moment of return they have to be given back immediately.
Vacancies
Our house is available as per below overview. The days in blue are the days on which the house is already booked.
In case the house is already booked at your preferred date pls have a look at this house: Ferienhaus von Peter Meinusch.
Included in the rent is also the cleaning of the house at the end of your holidays as well as the use of all towels and bedcloths.
If you are interested in our house and wish to learn more about it you can contact us for more information.
Here you can view a couple of pictures of the house.
All information without guarantee and subject to change without notice!
Thomas and Sara
Bubendorf-Suhner
e-mail: thomas@bubendorf.ch