In the southern tip of France about 7 kilometers from Spain and where the mountains reach the sea is the beautiful little town of Banyuls-sur-mer and it is in the heart of this wonderful spot the house is located.
Ideal location on a quiet residential street just a few minutes walk from the beach, railway station, bus stop and with the main shopping street just around the corner with its cafès, restaurants and shops including two butchers, one of whom sells regional specialities ready to heat in the microwave, a fishmonger and, of course, several wine shops selling the famous local wines.
Ideal location on a quiet residential street just a few minutes walk from the beach, railway station, bus stop and with the main shopping street just around the corner with its cafès, restaurants and shops including two butchers, one of whom sells regional specialities ready to heat in the microwave, a fishmonger and, of course, several wine shops selling the famous local wines.
The
house has plenty of character with exposed beams and antique furniture,
yet with the benefits of a newly installed kitchen and bathroom as well
as a cave or cellar with its own entrance and with plenty for room for
the storage of bikes, etc.
The house is situated on a quite residential street, so you will be able to experience the real Banyuls-sur-mer. The nearness to shops, cafes, etc. will mean that going for your breakfast croissant from the boulanger or a beach front cafè a very easy a pleasurable experience.
The house is situated on a quite residential street, so you will be able to experience the real Banyuls-sur-mer. The nearness to shops, cafes, etc. will mean that going for your breakfast croissant from the boulanger or a beach front cafè a very easy a pleasurable experience.
Banyuls is well provided with shops, restaurants and cafes. There is also a small aquarium that is a part of the University of Paris. You can get more information from the tourist office site: http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist-office/banyuls-sur-mer.htm
Port Vendres is only a few miles away. They have a fish market there on the dockside. Ferries also leave from here to places like north Africa. Just past Port Vendres is Collioure. This is a famous ancient port with a lots or opportunities for site seeing. Angeles-sur-mer is the next town along the coast. Here there many artists work. Of course, the city of Perpignan is easily reached with all of its historic interest as well as shopping. Ceret is also quite close and is famous for its cherries in April as well as being to Picaso and Dali and has a well known gallery of modern art.
The house: the yellow one on the right
We welcome children and pets will be considered, but no smoking please.
We welcome children and pets will be considered, but no smoking please.
