Peter & Sharmaine
United Kingdom
28/07/2020 - 04/08/2020
Miembro desde: 2019
Miembro hasta: 30/Jun/2021
We are retired professionals. I was an Accounting Lecturer and Jayne was a midwife. We love travel and finding interesting places with great food, coffee and cultural attractions. Both our children recently lived and worked in Bristol in the UK. We were living in the South of France (during Covid) but currently back in Australia. Our house in Montreal France will be available as of 2024 for rent or exchange, either simultaneous or non-simultaneous.
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Mascotas,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Caravanas / autocaravanas,
Arte
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Médicos y profesionales sanitarios
Profesión
Lecturer, Midwife (Jubilado)
Nuestras páginas personales
Peter & Sharmaine
United Kingdom
Peter
United Kingdom
Intercambio no simultáneo
Intercambio de casa
Intercambio de larga duración
No se permite fumar
Se aceptan niños
No se ofrece uso de coche personal
16/09/2024 - 23/09/2024 | Berlin, Germany |
16/09/2024 - 23/09/2024 | Brandenburg, Germany |
16/09/2024 - 23/09/2024 | Potsdam, Germany |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
Classic end of terrace house near centre of town yet in a quiet corner. 3 bedrooms. Sleeps 6. Steep original staircase. Not suitable for people with mobility issues. Cosy living area with extendable dining table. Fully equipped kitchen for self catering. Fast Wifi and smart TV with Orange TV stations (mostly French) and Amazon Firestick with Live TV, Netflix, Youtube, Disney and many more. Light filled, cosy and on 4 levels including private south facing courtyard. Spectacular view south across agricultural fields all the way to the snow capped Pyrenees. View north across rooftops to historic St. Vincente Collegiate Church. Montreal is a hilltop market town in Aude. 15 minutes by car to of bustling Carcassonne and the famous C12th Cite. 45 minutes to Toulouse. One hour to Foix in the Pyrenees foothills. Some fabulous markets are all within 30 minutes drive in Mirepoix, Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, Bram, Revel. Just over an hour to cosmopolitan and chic Narbonne with fantastic shopping in its historical centre, close to the Mediterranean. The Canal du Midi flows through nearby Carcassonne and Castelnaudary with boat hires for any duration. The region is famous for vinyards (specialty is Merlot) and sunflowers. It has a rich history as a centre of the Cathar rebellion in the C13th. The local St. Vincente Collegiate Church was the scene of a debate between the Catholics and Cathars 800 years ago. There are many Cathar ruins that dot the area, all within short half day drives.
Montreal itself has a permanent population of around 2000 and this figure has been consistent for the past 3 centuries. It's pedestrian heart is ancient but it also has all modern conveniences including petrol station, convenience stores, cafes, bars, restaurants, motor repairers, pharmacies, patisseries etc. There is a supermarket 5 minutes away in Bram. Montreal also has a school, a police station a fire brigade tennis court and communal swimming pool, walking distance from the house. It can get quite busy at peak times on work days but could best be described as 'sleepy'.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Segunda residencia
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
Montreal is a village centrally located in a vibrant region of South France near the Pyrenees. Its is a small village with most conveniences nearby the house (walking distance) but close to major regional centres like Carcassonne and Narbonne. From near the centre of town (close to the church) there are stunning 360 deg views of the region. Most of the town is pedestrian, which enhances its charm, however there is free parking in the small square in front of the house, which is an added bonus to those arriving by car. Great walks abound around and within the town. Beyond the lake on the hill behind, there are wonderful photogenic views of the town of Montreal, which is topped by the church and its bell tower.
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
Some excellent local restaurants, bars and cafes, all within walking distance of the house. Walking around the narrow streets of the old part of town is a treat. Have your camera ready! Enjoy lazy afternoons in the house or outside in the private courtyard, both with wonderful views south to the Pyrenees.
Nuestros restaurantes favoritos
Los mejores bares y restaurantes
Actividades culturales y de ocio
Excursiones de día que merecen la pena
Lo qué nos gusta y lo qué no... Estas son nuestras preferencias y normas domésticas.
Please try to leave the house as clean as you found it. Your pets are allowed within reason (2 max). Please no parties or use of illicit substances (same rules for humans). Normal rules apply for damage or breakage, however please use the house as your own during your visit. There are no restrictions to any particular part of the house. Please use the rear courtyard whenever you want, providing the weather is good!
Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Miembro desde: 2019
Miembro hasta: 30/Jun/2021
We are retired professionals. I was an Accounting Lecturer and Jayne was a midwife. We love travel and finding interesting places with great food, coffee and cultural attractions. Both our children recently lived and worked in Bristol in the UK. We were living in the South of France (during Covid) but currently back in Australia. Our house in Montreal France will be available as of 2024 for rent or exchange, either simultaneous or non-simultaneous.
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Mascotas,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Caravanas / autocaravanas,
Arte
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Médicos y profesionales sanitarios
Profesión
Lecturer, Midwife (Jubilado)
Nuestras páginas personales
Peter & Sharmaine
United Kingdom
Peter
United Kingdom
Más de 70 años de experiencia
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