The lounge has a double sofa bed-TV & DVD bring your favourite films.Access to the first and second floors is via a spiral staircase.

Ground floor kitchen diner, fully equiped for those meals in, or alternatively try one of the local cafes or restaurants close by to enjoy the outside Cafe culture.

First floor accomodation has the master bedroom and bathroom with shower.

Portiragnes Village: The village centre has shops, small supermarket, two bars and restaurants as well as wine caves selling local wine. The Village Plage: Approx 2 miles away offering miles of lovely sandy Mediterranean beaches backed by sand dunes. There are various shops + regular street markets throughout the year. A good selection of bars & resturants can also be found. The historic Canal du Midi flows by the village before heading for the sea.(5 mins walk from house) The Region: Said to be the sunniest in the whole of France and benefits from a Mediterranean microclimate. Vineyards surround the village and tasting the local produce is recommended. The closest town is Beziers 10 mins drive,a lovely old cathedral town with excellent shopping, other towns of interest are Carcassonne world heritage site 50 mins, Narbonne, Adge & Sete with its many waterways and lovely waterside restaurants all closeby. Spanish border and Pyrenees are approx. 2 hrs drive away.

There are opportunities for horse riding and a variety of water sports at the plage. The whole area is wonderful for walking, A short drive will take you to wonderful gorge walks and canoeing for the more adventurous. Nightlife can be found just along the coast at Valras & Cap d Agde Marina 20 mins drive, Sete with its many water ways -Venice of the south 40 mins Local activities include tennis courts at the village sports ground walking and cycling along the canal either to the beach or into Beziers (bike hire at the plage) or just relax by the canal only a few steps away you will find Bars and Restaurants. Horse riding, water sking, swimming, walking. You can hire boats on the beach. There is also a sailing school. Bicycles and canal boats for hire locally. The village of Serignan is nearby, see the famous book market. There are various local activities throught the year, especially on Bastille Day, 14th July. The Saturday market in Pezenas is well worth a visit-go early! Portiragnes The official site of Portiragnes http://www.ville-portiragnes.fr/ Cana du Midi All about the Canal du Midi. http://www.midicanal.fr/ The Nature Reserve The official for the Nature Reserve. http://www.roque.haute.free.fr/