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Thursday, 26 May 2011

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From LIVING IN FRANCE magazine.

We are lucky enough to live in one of the best houses in Beziers overlooking the river where lovely people come to stay with us throughout the year. Unlike other places to stay in the area, we have been told that we are somewhat “different”, but a difference in a nice way. We have guest areas with books to choose and relax with, art on the walls, two very sociable dogs, and a garden of fruit trees. The bedrooms have good comfortable beds; the bathrooms are simple with good showers. We also cook and prepare a truly fantastic breakfast.

Some things are life are important to us and therefore feel they must be important to our guests. Good wine and good talk is important to us, so it may be important to you too. Broadband Internet is essential to us, so we assume it may be for you and that’s why the house is WI-FI Good food is essential to us (and our dogs) and naturally we think you would enjoy good food as well.

We are open all year so ideal for those who fancy a spring or autumnal get away break when out of season. The bedrooms are simple, not fussy and the walls are white washed. We offer a proper hospitality tray in the room with real milk – we never assume our guests prefer UHT cartons. We use fruit from the garden when making our breakfast jams and preserves.

Our garden overlooks Pont Vieux and is the best place to catch the sunset whilst enjoying a preamble drink. Dinner can also be prepared and cooked using local produce. But whilst everything here is lovely, it is not grand. Our guests stay awhile, read, chat and sleep well, and we watch their tension drop away. That makes us happy. We don't pretend Maison De L’Orb is a hip boutique hotel, nor are we a middle of the road boring hotel…but you will discover your own charm when you’ve arrived.

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Maison De L'Orb

Maison De L'Orb
Situated on the river by Point Vieux. Click on picture above for the official website.

Maison De L'Orb

Maison De L’Orb is that rare thing...An intimate chambre de hote in the beautiful, sunny tranquil town of Beziers, South West France.

Breakfast is served daily offering a continental style breakfast with home made pastries, fresh fruit, homemade preserves, breads, muesli, homemade granola, yoghurt, and poached fruits. You may wish to indulge in our full English breakfast cooked to order.

Our dining area can cater to your needs. It enjoys splendid views over the garden and River Orb and there is an imposing open fireplace where we spit roast locally caught fish and game.

We can also offer a four course evening menu of tempting dishes prepared fresh daily from locally sourced and organic ingredients wherever possible. We offer regional specialities and there are vegetarian and vegan options on request. Barbecues and a delicious afternoon tea are a speciality. Sample menus upon request - all food is home-made. The food is complemented by wine from our young but developing cellar.

Each day is different and when the weather is hot and sunny we offer many events in our very own private garden overlooking the river. We offer wine tasting and complimentary appetiser’s, you can chat to the owners and other guests, plan the next day’s events or maybe wish to source further information on buying your own French property.

Beziers
Beziers is oozing with history and has a surprising number of attractions including parks and gardens, museums, art galleries, theatres and bars, and restaurants serving delicious local cuisine.

Beziers is not just a magnificent larder; its chefs also have flair. A number of young chefs, some of whom have “come down” from Paris to rediscover the taste of local products, have shown real genius in updating the Languedoc’s gastronomic heritage.

Unlike some destinations for a city break in Europe, Béziers does not have huge crowds, inflated prices and a mob of foreign tourists descending on it. This small city, with its stunning cathedral and fabulous Canal du Midi, has a more peaceful charm, so that you can walk the historic streets without being crushed. Béziers is surrounded by some of the prettiest countryside in southern France and is just a few miles from the Mediterranean coast, making it a perfect base for holidays in the south of France.

The city is also within easy access to Carcassonne, Site, Adge and Narbonne. Languedoc-Roussillon is typically Mediterranean - hot dry summers, rain in the short winter with moderate springs and autumns.



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