Two delightful cottage rentals in the heart of the medieval village of Olargues in Languedoc Roussillon. Les Volets Bleus is a pretty medieval terraced house with a small art gallery and craft workshop on the ground floor and two light and airy studio cottage apartments on the first and second floors, each with its own private entrance. The property has recently been refurbished and redecorated lending a bright and modern ambiance to this typical French town house.

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The situation of Les Volets Bleus Gallery Studios, is perfect for people wanting a walking holiday in Languedoc or a painting holiday in the South of France. The surrounding countryside is a paradise for walkers with well marked routes through cherry orchards and chestnut woods, past vineyards and across the slope of neighbouring Mount Caroux.

These well–equipped cottage rentals are ideal for a couple or family with small children looking for an inexpensive holiday in the Haut Languedoc Regional Natural Parc. Both cottages are all on one level. However the stairs leading up to the upper cottage or the cobbled street running up to Le Studio Bleu may prove daunting to the more elderly. If 2 families are holidaying together the cottages can be inter-connected if required.  A special bonus is that both cottages have the use of a garden ten minutes walk away by the side of the river. This little haven of peace has sun loungers, table and chairs and is ideal for quiet picnics, siestas and the traditional evening aperitif.

The entrance door for the Gallery Cottage is next to the craft workshop. A short staircase rising up to the first floor leads to a spacious studio decorated in light wood tones and provene colours. Here you will find a neatly organised and fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, washing machine and tumble drier, together with everything necessary for creating memorable meals from local produce, to make your stay especially pleasant.

The lounge area features ancient stonework and beams and has a comfortable sofa which folds out into a second bed. There is satellite and terrestrial TV and radio cassette/CD. A double bed, cupboards with storage space, dining table and chairs complete the studio living area. A large, fully tiled en suite wet room with shower, basin and W.C. is next to the kitchen area.The studio is heated by electric radiator and wood burning insert fire.

The entrance to Le Petit Cottage, the second property, is through a quiet impasse into a small but fully equipped kitchen with sink, gas cooker, fridge and washing machine. From the kitchen  you enter a light and airy studio decorated in light wood tones and shades of blue. A double bed, dining table and chairs, a pair of easy chairs and a large sofa, which converts into a second bed, furnish the ample living space. There is an en suite shower, W.C and wash basin. Large bedroom/sitting & dining room with DVD/TV, separate kitchen, bathroom with shower. Heating by electric radiators.

The shuttered window at the front overlooks another medieval street where you realise that you may be at ground level on one side but on the other you are on the second floor above a small art gallery and craft workshop – Olargues is not only built on a hill but the houses are built into it!

Cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon Prices:

Les Volets Bleus cottage rentals are available for rent on a weekly basis. Prices are inclusive of electricity and linen. Discounts are available on second and subsequent weeks. The weekly prices are as follows:

Low (January 1st-April 26th, 27 Sep-20 Dec) : €160

Mid (April 26th-June 28th, 30 Aug-27 Sep) : €253

High (June 28th - Aug 30th) : €270

Cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon customer comments:

"I had an absolutely lovely holiday! Les Volets Bleus; Olargues; the community and the surrounding areas were more beautiful and perfect than we hoped for. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly, the accomodation was clean, well equipped and brilliantly situated. I have already recommended this holiday to family and friends and I hope to return back there in the future as a week simply wasnt long enough!"   Katie,  June 2008

Cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon - our verdict:

Last visited June 19th 2008. These cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon are ideal for couples or families with small children who are looking for an inexpensive holiday accommodation in Languedoc. Both are well equipped and are light and airy. The situation of Les Volets Bleus cottage rentals, is perfect for people wanting a walking holiday in Languedoc or a painting holiday in the South of France. Olargues is a pretty little village situated in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park.

Surrounding cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon is Olargues which is situated on a bend of the river Jaur in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park. Topped by an ancient bell tower, Olargues with its cobbled streets and medieval houses are an artist's dream and we get many guests coming to the area for painting holidays. The surrounding countryside is a paradise for walkers with well marked routes through cherry orchards and chestnut woods, past vineyards and across the slope of neighbouring Mount Caroux.

You can look out of the window of Les Volets Bleus Gallery Cottage to watch the Olargues wheel barrow race during the May Flower Fete, or even take part. At the August Fete, dance the night away in Olargue's main square to an excellent band or watch the jugglers and strolling musicians at the fete medievale in September.

To reach cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon take the D908.

Cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon are within easy reach of 5 airports:-

Carcassonne (1 hr, 30 mins)

Perpignan (1hr, 45mins.)

Toulouse (2 hrs)

Beziers (1 hour)

Montpellier (1 hr. 30 mins).

Girona – Spain (2 hours approx).

Booking policies cottage rentals Languedoc Roussillon.  30% deposit upon booking, balance due 4 weeks before arrival. A security deposit is payable on arrival equal to the cost of the holiday and returned upon inspection when you depart.