Stunning Views from Rooftop Terrace of Medieval Town House

Das Haus liegt in einem bezaubernden, typisch französischen, winzigen Dörfchen. Es gibt keine Geschäfte, aber in 10 Minuten Entfernung einen Aldi. Bis zum Strand sind es 30 Minuten, aber der Weg ist landschaftlich sehr schön. Die Dachterrasse ist ein Traum, der Ausblick genial und daher haben wir den Weg zum Meer gerne in Kauf genommen. Das Haus hat auch ein kleines, aber sehr liebevoll angelegtes Gärtchen. Insgesamt ein toller Urlaub, wir kommen gerne wieder. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin war nett und zuvorkommend.

We just completed a wonderful six days in the house in Caussiniojouls. Both the town and the area are beautiful and peaceful. We had great weather and were able to watch the sun rise and set from the rooftop terrace. The views from the terrace and every window are amazing. This is a historic town and house but at the same time, it has been tastefully renovated to modern standards. The house is very comfortable and it feels more like visiting a friend than a rental. We explored local villages and drove into mountains that were close by. We developed the habit of eating delicious long lunches and then simple dinner at home with food purchased at local farmers markets. Within easy reach there are recreational opportunities for every taste. I would highly recommend this house.

We truly relished the peace of this home and this village amongst the vineyards. Particular care has been taken to make this a welcoming space from the Provençale furnishings and fresh soaps and towels to the supply of games and books. This is a lovely old stone house, well restored; we got used to the tilt of the bedroom floors and loved the authenticity of it. The views from all the rooms are a delight but from the roof-top terrace, not to be surpassed. We spent mornings and evenings up here catching the breezes after hot days; enjoying sunrise and sunset; watching the swifts on the nightly flights. The house is well located between the mountains and the sea. There are good restaurants within a 15 or 30 minute drive and an excellent supermarket about 15 minutes down the road; and a cave selling local wines right on your doorstep.

Yet again we had a great summer in Caussi. Lili is now 8 years old which means this is our 8th visit. We wanted to say a few warm words about how you make the house feels like we visit a friends house and not any ordinary characterless gite. The house is generous In light, in its scenery, in its effortless style, in its kitchen spices and utensils! In its bed linen! and more. It is such an optimistic welcoming house and each time when we sit on the terrace and see the Pyrenees mountains on the south or the fire works on the beach at night (40km away!) it fills us with joy. Beautiful. For us the house sits on the right spot between mountain and sea. We love to go to the beach at Portiragne but also to lake Vailhan or for river swimming at Roquebrun. We saw a great exposition of Rosson Crow this year at Serignan and of course we went to the MIAM at Sete. Yael took this year couple more horse riding lessons and has become a real cowgirl :-) even Ada started to take Poney lessons. On the last weekend there was a concert at the Chateau (flute & Harp) and even this year we discovered a new great market at Lamalou-les bains (on tuesday). We already miss it till next summer. All the best Yaniv Yael and the girls

Yet again we had a great summer in Caussi. Lili is now 8 years old which means this is our 8th visit. We wanted to say a few warm words about how you make the house feels like we visit a friends house and not any ordinary characterless gite. The house is generous In light, in its scenery, in its effortless style, in its kitchen spices and utensils! In its bed linen! and more. It is such an optimistic welcoming house and each time when we sit on the terrace and see the Pyrenees mountains on the south or the fire works on the beach at night (40km away!) it fills us with joy. Beautiful. For us the house sits on the right spot between mountain and sea. We love to go to the beach at Portiragne but also to lake Vailhan or for river swimming at Roquebrun. We saw a great exposition of Rosson Crow this year at Serignan and of course we went to the MIAM at Sete. Yael took this year couple more horse riding lessons and has become a real cowgirl :-) even Ada started to take Poney lessons. On the last weekend there was a concert at the Chateau (flute Harp) and even this year we discovered a new great market at Lamalou-les bains (on tuesday). We already miss it till next summer. All the best Yaniv Yael and the girls

It may well be that the constellation of experiences one can have from a visit to this village and a stay at this home has wrecked me for other vacations, but I'm the better for it. In what follows, I will gush to the point that you may suspect me of being a plant. I'm not: This is my second time renting here. From the utter congeniality of its owners to the wonderful possibilities of staying in this location, I cannot recommend this place more highly. Within a short distance--that is, a drive of 20-40 minutes at most and sometimes less--you can be swimming on a Mediterranean beach of extraordinary beauty, diving into a pool of fresh water and leaning against a waterfall, eating at a Michelin-star restaurant, hiking in the mountains, marketing in one of many villages or towns in the area, or visiting any of a number of very good winemakers. Then there's taking off from the village for a 2-hour trip, which would be enough time to visit the art and Roman ruins of Arles as well as the extraordinary birds of the wildlife refuge of the Camargue; Girona in Spain (or Barcelona only an hour more). All of this is to say that the location and possibilities are extraordinary and fit many ages. The house itself is a winning combination of amenities and a rustic charm, and suitable for families or couples or individuals of many ages. You can cook sumptuously in it and relax in it with ease. Whether it is the view of the Mediterranean towns from the roof deck at night or from the front bedroom, there is a peacefulness to the place, an utter quiet that is restorative. The owners are honorable and reliable, too. I feel deep affection for this place, which occurred almost instantly but has built over two visits taking place in two different summers, each for multiple weeks. To my mind, that speaks to one of those rare times when my impulses have not proven themselves wrong. I've only deepened in satisfaction for this village and this home.

Charming peaceful village home in Languedoc, surrounded by vineyards. Quiet and restful, half an hour drive to beaches, good hiking and historic sites. Biking along Canal du Midi in Beziers 30 mins away...Two and a half hours to Barcelona. We enjoyed staying here for 3 weeks and were quite comfortable. It is probably perfect for two couples or a family of 4 with older children. The house is well furnished in a shabby chic style. Kitchen is small but reasonably equipped for basic meals. New washer/dryer and fridge in the basement. Very helpful and friendly English caretakers live in the village. Ten minutes drive to supermarkets, cafes and restaurants in the area. Quite steep stairs between floors and up to roof deck. A great place to relax.

The house in Caussi is a dream, as are the village and surrounding area; it is a wonderful place to vacation. We especailly enjoyed living in a medieval village while enjoying the modern conveniences of a contemporary house. We also appreciated the informational notebook and guidebooks for visitors. The hiking, beaches and small towns/cities were quite convenient. Here are some notes for future visitors: Both L’Arbousier restaurant and the Hotel de la Paix in Lamalou des Bains were excellent and open on Sundays. There are many hikes of varying difficulty and length in the areas. The hike up the Gorge Columbieres was amazing (about 5 1/2 hours). We also hiked up to St. Michel (a monastery near Herepian.) Since there are places to park along the way, the walk can be as long as an hour each way or as short as 15 minutes; the monastery ruins are quite amazing and the views across the river towards Lamalou are great. There is even a fun hike from Caussi that follows a trail/road that goes by ancient shepherd's huts as well as hunting camps and ends on the road from Cabrerolles. This hike takes about three hours. We visited Pezenas on market day, the beach at Serignan, and Beziers (we walked around, had lunch and visited a couple of museums, plus one of the cathedrals). We had a great time and loved staying in this house. Having the "bread truck" arrive six mornings a week was a real treat. We have stayed here twice in the last four years and would definitely go back. In addition, we recommended this house to several friends, all of whom had a wonderful time.