so, you're thinking about coming to the church house. that's great news! okay, so first things first: let's talk about your arrival in caux.
park the car where you'd like, wear what you'd like . . . and feel yourself begin to relax. take a deep breath of the mountain air and make yourself at home as you step back in time.
don't be surprised if you hear our mayor talking to you. he tends to broadcast the day's news - or whatever else happens to be on his mind - from loudspeakers perched on top of the cathedral. yes, really.
you'll also need to watch out for the village's older residents on their bicycles: bags of fruit and long baguettes can sometimes make them a little unsteady.
. . . and go easy on the croissants in the morning: warm from the oven, one quickly leads to another, and then another.
these
are the only things you'll need to worry about in caux.
the village of caux has two bars, a pizza place with a
small outdoor eating area, two bakeries, two butchers, a
pharmacy, two newsagents, and a greengrocer.
we don't have a pool at the church house, but this gorgeous
pool, below, belongs to les cordeliers, a friendly local
restaurant just five minutes from here . . . of course,
their lunch and dinner guests are invited to use the pool .
. . and (very) comfortable sun loungers . . . for as long
as they'd like.
pezenas,
just a five-minute drive away, was described in the rough
guide as 'one of the most beautiful towns in southwest
france,' with its cobbled streets, pavement cafes, shops,
artisan workshops, and restaurants. fresh-baked bread and
croissants, warm crepes, waffles, ice cream, local wine and
cheese are everywhere - indulge yourself!
the
coast and the mountains are both less than 30 minutes away.
for a taste of civilisation, beziers (25 mins) and
montpellier (45 mins) offer a wide range of galleries,
concert halls, theatres, museums, shops, cafes and
restaurants.
. . .
for the sports enthusiast, the area offers everything from
horseback riding to kayaking, and from hiking to caving.
So, what are you waiting for? We know that your kids are
probably driving you crazy. Or that your parents are. Or
maybe both, if you're really lucky.
Ask for some time off from work, leave the commute and the
headaches behind, and come and experience what the Church
House is all about. you won't need fancy clothes, and
you'll have the whole place to yourselves. just bring some
happy thoughts, a good appetite . . and maybe a book or
two.
Bookings are for a minimum of one week, and run from
Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am.
Brenda and Dan, our property agents, handle all of the
bookings for the Church House, also known as ‘Maison
des Ecrivains’. For their contact details,
availability enquiries, more details of the house, or to
book, click here to
visit the Pure France web site. Visa and Mastercard
accepted.
Or for more photos of the Church House, click here.
Anyone who is interested in accommodation for less than one
week (or who may want additional accommodation for any
friends who choose to visit) may want to consider
The Stone House
B&B,
which is also in Caux.
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church house air conditioned holiday rental near pezenas in
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