Holiday Rental
Penthouse
Villa Ripaud
Villa Ripaud is a comfortable, airconditioned, penthouse suite situated on the 2nd floor with fantastic, uninterrupted views across the rocky gorges of the Corbieres.
Sleeping up to 8, it has 4 large double bedrooms each with en-suite shower room and either 2 singles or 1 double bed. There is also a separate kitchen/diner.
Fitted with gas hob, microwave oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine. The apartment is completely self-contained with private decked ‘zen’ garden at the rear, with dining area and hot tub.
Rooms
The four double bedrooms each have either a double or two single beds. They are all equipped with en-suite shower rooms and each room has views across the rocky gorges and the river Berre to the front or Mountain views to the rear.
Bed linen, towels, toilet rolls, soap, shower gel and shampoo are provided. A complementary welcome pack with essentials (Wine, pastries, milk, butter, sugar, coffee, tea, jam) will also be available to all guests.
For those who have to keep a foot in the outside world, there is free fast internet access throughout the building and good mobile signal.
Grounds
Villa Ripaud is situated in the National Park of “la Narbonnaise en Mediterranee” with breath-taking scenery. The grounds offer over a hectare of land for guests use with private access to a swimming river which runs along the edge of the garden. The whole property is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature.
The front garden has a bar area and terrace where you can have a picnic and/or relax with a chilled drink after swimming in the river. If you still have some energy to burn off after all that swimming, you can challenge your group to a friendly table tennis tournament.
Eco-Conscious
We are an ecologically minded establishment. Our water is supplied by a well and our electricity is powered by solar, so we are ‘off grid’ as much as possible, although we are still connected to the mains electricity for those rare occasions when the sun doesn’t shine.
All the furniture and furnishings have been recycled and upcycled where possible.
The apartment is equipped with compost and recycling bins which we encourage our guests to use.
Private Zen Garden
To the rear of the apartment is a private decked area for guests sole use, planted with Japanese maples, including a hot tub for 4-6 people, dining table and chairs for 8 and a gas barbecue.
Relax in the hot tub after a busy day swimming and sight-seeing, enjoy some good food cooked on the barbecue and maybe a glass or 2 of chilled wine with friends and family.
Pricing 2022
Low Season
January 7th to April 28th
November 4th to December 22nd
140€/ night
min. stay 3 nights
980€/ week
Mid Season
April 29th to June 30th
August 27th to November 3rd
160€/ night
min. stay 3 nights
1120€/ week
High Season
July 1st to August 26th
December 23rd to January 6th
180€/ night
min. stay 7 nights
1260€/ week
Facilities
Outdoor bar
Villa Ripaud offers an outdoor bar area within the enclosed front garden surrounded by beautiful mountains and access to the swimming river.
Swimming river
We have access from our garden straight in to the beautiful river: La Berre.
Laundry
There is a washing machine in the apartment kitchen, clothes dryer and washing line.
Terrace
A private decked terrace for guests sole use equipped with dining area, barbecue and hot tub.
Barbecue
A gas barbecue is available for guests use in the private zen garden area to the rear of the apartment.
Hot tub
A hot tub for 4-6 people is available on the terrace for guests sole use.
Surrounding Area
This is the perfect area for hiking, cycling, climbing, swimming or simply just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Narbonnaise en Mediterranée National Park.
Fontjoncouse – 6 km
A short drive from the property will take you on a breathtaking route to the beautiful village of Fontjoncouse, where you will find the famous “Auberge du Vieux Puits” 3 Mitchelin star restaurant.
Durban-Corbieres – 7 km
The charming riverside town of Durban-Corbières is just a short distance from the property with restaurant, supermarket, boulangerie.
The town is dominated by the ruin of a medieval castle, which is well worth a visit.
Discover the history of vines and wine from Antiquity to the present day.
In the village of Portel-des-Corbieres, on the heights of a majestic landscape, you will have the opportunity to hop on the “Terra-Vinea Express” that will take you to the doors of the depths of the Earth. Immerse yourself in the shoes of the archaeologist that discovered behind a wall of stone, this exceptional site, suspended in time.
On the edge of the Bages-Sigean salt lake, at the mouth of the river Berre and around a zone composed of salt marshes lies the site of the Sigean African Reserve. It houses more than 3,800 animals on more than 300 hectares of land. An animal park where the animals are free to wander, the open spaces provide ideal conditions for the animals to be able to keep their “wild” behaviour.
Etang du Doul - Peyriac-de-Mer – 15 km
Located at the edge of the lake of doul, Peyriac-de-Mer enjoys an extraordinary light which transforms the landscapes according to the time of the day.
An ideal place to walk with its lively village square, it’s streets that have preserved the doorways with traces of the Templar crosses…It lies on the edge of the beaches of lake Doul.
You can swim there with the sensation of being weightless like in the heart of the dead sea. Flamingos, walks and beautiful vistas… Peyriac-de-Mer is well worth a visit.
10 minutes from Narbonne, enter the heart of a preserved and private universe, a listed heritage which has preserved within its walls the architectural riches and the spirituality of the men who occupied it. Visit the inside of the Abbey de Frontfroide and its gardens and/or take a walk in the surrounding countryside. You can also have lunch in the restaurant and visit the Wine Cave.
The City of Narbonne – 25 km
The vibrant city of Narbonne has it all. Gourmets and gourmands, Narbonne invites you to smell, savour, taste its art of good living.
Open air markets and the famous “Les Halles” where you will find 66 producers and artisans giving a wide choice of quality and fresh products under one roof. After discovering the colours and tastes of foods, why not enjoy a meal.
2500 years of history – immerse yourself in the history of Narbonne from Antiquity to the present day. Easy and pleasant to discover on foot, you can stroll through the medieval streets of the Bourg and enter the Saint-Paul Basilica, then go the cite district where the visit of the Palace-museaum of the Archbishops and the sainJust Cathedral and Saint-Pastuer is a must. The Via Domitia (former Roman road), the Horreum (former Roman warehouse). Are all exception places to discover in Narbonne.
There is also the famous Grand Buffet, Ice Skating and bowling at L’espace du Liberte and a whole range of shops and restaurants.
Nearby Beaches
We’re lucky to be situated within 20-45 mins of the following beaches:
- Plage du Doul – 17km
- Port la Nouvelle plage – 28km
- Plage de la vieille nouvelle – 28km
- Le Palme – 30 km
- La Franqui plage – 32km
- Leucate-plage – 36 km
- Gruissan plage – 40km
- Narbonne plage – 41 km
- Plage Le Barcares – 44km
Are you ready for your holiday?
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