Villa la Palme, Air-Con, Sea Views, Walk to Village and Restaurants [AU037A]

South of France Villa in La Palme  on the coast near Leucate and Narbonne

 Flexible arrival all year

Stunning traditional villa in the lovely village of La Palme, situated on the coast between Narbonne and Perpignan.

Views reaching over the Mediterranean with amazing sunrises.

The 4 bedrooms all have air conditioning, with the 2 upstairs bedrooms opening on to a terrace and the ground floor bedrooms opening onto the pool terrace. The pool is a great size, 5 metres by 11 metres.

La Palme has a bakery, small convenience shop, a couple of restaurants and a bar.  It is a 10 minute walk, the last part is uphill on the way back!

Beaches are a 10 minute drive away or 15 minutes on a bicycle.

For wine lovers there are lots of great vineyards in the area, Fitou and Corbieres to name a couple. Likewise for food lovers there are even michelin starred restaurants nearby.

South of France Villa in La Palme near Narbonne

On entering the villa to the right is the modern, light, air-conditioned and spacious living area (70m2), a large comfortable sofa and chair, Smart TV with Netflix etc (you will need to log into your own accounts). There is also a Smart TV in one of the upstairs bedrooms. French doors lead out to the terrace and pool.

A snug area with a small sofa and the dining area which comfortably seats 8.

The separate kitchen is traditional and well equipped including a top of the range Nespresso coffee machine and dishwasher. The utility room houses the fridge and freezer and there is a laundry with a washing machine & dryer. Doors from the kitchen lead out to the terrace overlooking the pool which has a large dining table and wonderful views.

Also on the ground floor you will find and 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.

Bedroom 1 - Air Conditioned, double bed (180cm), French doors out to the pool and terrace. The windows have electric shutters and also have a mosquito screen.

Bedroom 2 - Air Conditioned, double bed (160cm), French doors out to the pool and terrace. The windows have electric shutters and also have a mosquito screen.

Family bathroom - Bath, separate walk-in shower, double wash basin

An independent wc with wash basin

Shower room with wash basin and wc

Stairs up to the first floor from the hallway.

Bedroom 3 - Air Conditioned, double bed (160cm), French doors out to the upstairs terrace with great views. The windows have electric shutters and also have a mosquito screen.

Bedroom 4 - Air Conditioned, double bed (170cm), French doors out to the upstairs terrace again with fabulous views. The windows have electric shutters and also have a mosquito screen.

Shower room with washbasin

Independent wc

No pets allowed and smoking only allowed outside

This holiday villa in La Palme, South of France has all you need for a family holiday.

Air Condtioned
Large Fridge Freezer
Washing Machine
Dryer
Nespresso coffee machine with cappuccino function
Traditional drip coffee machine
Gas BBQ
Mosquito nets
Fenced Pool
Plenty of sunloungers
Iron and Ironing board
Hairdryer

Cot and Highchair can be hired from concierge company - 40 Euro

South of France Holiday Villa in La Palme near Leucate

The swimming pool is a great size at 5 metres by 11 metres, it is 1.30 to 1.75 deep. There is an electric cover to keep the heat in and reduce evaporation. A fence is installed when guests are at the villa.

The terrace has covered and open parts so if you like the sun or the shade there are options for both. The view from the terrace is fantastic over the the etang and Mediterranean. (When Sandra visited she wanted to stay there all day!)
You can see the train line in the distance that goes to Spain, however it looks like a model train and is inaudible.

Dining table to seat 8, plenty of sunloungers and a sail is installed in the summer for shade.

There is a separate smaller terrace to the side of the house with a small breakfast table.

The garden to the side has synthetic grass and Mediterranean plants.

A covered area has a sink, work surface along with the gas BBQ and an additional dining table for 6.

The villa is in a quiet residential area of La Palme.

The area around villa La Palme

Beaches - there are numerous beaches and ports within easy driving distance such as Port-La-Nouvelle, Leucate, La Franqui, Le Barcares and Canet all offering a good choice of bars and restaurants ranging from tourist restaurants to those with Michelin stars. During the season some renowed beach clubs can be found in Leucate Plage & neighbouring resorts.

The water that you can see from the villa is a national park and has a designated water sports section.

Port-La-Nouvelle (10km) - It is an operating port and has plans to make its mark in the South of France, however the best thing about Port-la-Nouvelle is the fabulous long sandy beach that stretches north to Gruissan Plage and south to La Franqui, some say it is 10km long and others 20km! Parts of the beach are purely sand and water, so you need to take your towels, drinks and snacks! Other parts have cafes, restaurants and shops, in a nutshell it really has something for everyone.

Narbonne centre (30km) – The Cathedral dominates the main square, lots of restaurants, cafes, shops, the indoor market Les Halles is open daily until noon and is a great expereience especially in the restaurant area. The street market is on Sunday.

Sigean African Safari Park (16km) - A great family day out, either in your car (7.5km trail) or there are lots of animals you can see on foot.  The animals are in large open spaces, book online before arriving in the summer months. 

Abbaye de Fontfroide (40km) - One of France’s best preserved Cistercian monuments. The Abbey is open from March to December and there is also a very good restaurant on site as well as classical music concerts. Rennes-le-Chateau as featured in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and the other Cathar Castles - Queribus and Peyrepertuse - are within easy reach.

Perpignan (40km) - Once the seat of the King of Mallorca, today the capital town of the Pyrenees Orientales region also known as the the French part of Catalonia. Great restaurants, shops and café culture.

Beziers (60km) - Major market town and one of the oldest in France, noted for its bull-fight 'Feria' in August. Cathedral Saint Nazaire, tourist train to the famous "Les Neufs Ecluses"(Nine locks). Lots of great shops & restaurants.

Collioure (70km) - Collioure has been and still is, a source of inspiration for artists. Writers, poets, singers and painters fall under its charm - famous names such as Picasso, Matisse, Derain (the Masters of Fauvism - the style of Les Fauves - wild brushwork and strident colours), Dufy Chagall & Marquet all set up their easels here and immortalized the small Catalan harbour in their works. Get there early in the day as parking can be an issue or even better get the train from Port-la-Nouvelle or La Franqui.

Carcassonne (80km) - Includes the modern town as well as the Medieval Cité, which is in the Top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is breathtaking. The Summer Festival in July offers an array of events.

Pezenas (80km) - A lovely Renaissance town with lots of cafes, bars, restaurants, artisan boutiques and a lively Saturday market.

Spain – Under an hour away to the border and beyond where there are many lovely coastal villages and large shopping outlets. The Dali Museum at Figueres is worth a visit.

For more information about this region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide

ACCESS

For information on reaching Languedoc, please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports are at:

Perpignan - approx 40 km (Ryanair -2025 London, Leeds and Birmingham)

Beziers - approx 60km (Ryanair)

Carcassonne - 80km (Ryanair)

Montpellier - approx 120km. (Easyjet, Ryanair, BA London and other low cost airlines)

Nimes - approx 140km (Ryanair)

Girona (Spain) - approx 140km (Ryanair and other airlines)

Toulouse - approx 160km - International flights

South of France by Road:
1100 km south of Calais (about 12 hours drive non-stop)

South of France by Rail:
Paris to Narbonne - direct train 4.30 hrs.

Station at Narbonne

La Palme

The centre of the village is a 10 minute walk with the last part uphill on the way back!

La Palme has 2 Restaurants one of which also contains a Bar/Cafe Café National / Barbecue / La Palme and you can book a table online.
Pizzeria La Palme - restaurant and take away.
In the summer months there is also a lovely Micro Brewery with outdoor seating and delicious tapas.
Mijoo coffee shop, coffee roasted on-site and also great smoothies.

There is an artisan boulangerie for those essential morning croissants along with a small general shop, newsagents and chemist.