Fully restored stone village house with a breathtaking views of miles and miles of vineyards and countryside in the charming medieval village of Caussiniojouls, on the edge of the Languedoc mountains, hiking, wineries, castles, Mediterranean beaches. The vineyards of the Faugeres AOC (including two in the village), wonderful beaches (20 minutes), near the Canal du Midi, Carcassonne and other castles as well as the charming cities of Bedarieux and Pezenas (15 to 20 minutes) with markets, antiques, medieval architecture. The House Our charming, fully restored stone village house is comfortably furnished with all new appliances, American style mattresses and couches, a private walled garden and rooftop terrace, both bursting with local flowers. Fully equipped with wireless internet, digital TV, barbecue, beach gear, and anything else one might want. Traditional tiled floors, stone walls, original beams and blend of traditional and modern furniture make the house warm and welcoming. The living floor features an open loft style bright and spacious living room/dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. A staircase from the living room leads to a spacious rooftop terrace where you'll see shooting stars at night and the twinkling lights of the Mediterranean coast in the distance. On the ground floor you'll find a stone-walled garden room (TV, books, convertible sofa) opening on to the wonderful, shady, walled garden along with a utility area with new washer/dryer, full size refrigerator, and a beautiful new limestone bathroom with walk-in shower. The house has a flexible floor plan and easily sleeps 4 to 9. The second floor features two bedrooms (one with double bed, one with a double bed and a single bed) and a modern bath. There is also a sleeping loft (double bed) just off the terrace in addition the garden level private living/bed room.. The Village The ancient village of Caussiniojouls is in the heart of Languedoc, France's largest wine growing area. Caussiniojouls, whose cobblestoned streets are lined with flowers, is perched on the side of the Languedoc mountains with amazing views in all directions. The village boasts a tennis court, medieval church and castle, and is surrounded by vineyards. The Neighborhood This is a wonderful authentic part of France--with all the charm and amenities of Provence but none of the crowds. Caussiniojouls is an ideal base to enjoy the special variety of ocean, mountains, rivers, castles, and vineyards that is Languedoc. Within twenty minutes or less, you'll find: --Faugeres, the next village with a well-known wine cooperative, --Bedarieux, a bustling traditional market town (outdoor market on Monday and Saturday), with shops, a summer music festival, swimming and sports --The Orb River with kayaking, canoeing --Roquebrun, an ancient village on a rocky hillside with clear river swimming and Mediterranian gardens --Pezenas, charming medieval town with great antiques and cafes. --Excellent walking and hiking with wonderful vistas in the Languedoc Mountains The Region Languedoc is a popular destination because of the diverse array of activities for visitors. You'll enjoy: --The Mediterranean coast with numerous accessible beaches and beach towns (Serignan and the lively old seaside town of Valras), both a half an hour away --Meze well known for its beautiful harbor, oysters and charming beach --The Canal du Midi for cycling. --Carcassonne, the number one tourist attraction in France, with its medieval castle and restored village (60 minutes) --Roman ruins, numerous vineyards, and lots more.... --Arles with its Roman ampitheatre and great museum Access Caussiniojouls is within easy driving distance of international airports - Montpellier (60 mins), Carcassonne (60 mins) and Barcelona (2.5 hours). There are railway stations at Beziers (30 mins) and Montpellier with TGV connections to Paris. For much more information please see our site: caussi dot com. Keywords: Languedoc vacation rental, provence vacation rental, faugeres,