Self-catering holiday homes: Capestang cottage

Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Capestang, France your home away from home

Capestang is a wonderful place to visit, rain or shine. Fantastically French and located in the Beziers region of Languedoc-Roussillon, there can be few places you can stay more enjoyable than a holiday villa in Capestang. With Mediterranean beaches, Pyrenean peaks and charming culture in abundance, taking self catering Capestang accommodation is an easy choice!

Things to do in Capestang, France

There is a huge amount to see and do in Capestang itself. The unfinished Eglise Saint Etienne dominates the skyline, and must be seen. The interior of the cathedral is also worth further exploration. On a Wednesday and Sunday, the normally quiet streets of Capestang spring into life with weekly markets, which have stalls selling everything from antiques to local food (wine, olives and oysters are especially good here), wonderfully fresh and perfect if you are wishing to try your hand at cooking local delicacies in your self catering Capestang property. Alternatively, Capestang is home to some fantastic restaurants, especially along the banks of the perfectly peaceful, picturesque Canal du Midi. There is always something to watch along the Canal du Midi, which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Wine is big business in the Capestang region, and you will pass sellers selling wines at the side of the road in places. The vineyards of the area often provide wine tasting lessons and vineyard tours, allowing visitors to sample the finest local wines and enjoy a little knowledge about their food’s accompaniment.

The Pyrenees are a magnet for those who love the great outdoors. Some of the most spectacular walking and riding trails in France cut through the mountain passes, deep gullies and open plains of Herault, and you could not be better placed to take advantage of the walking than from a Capestang apartment. Climbing and paragliding holidays also thrive, and for those who need a little tuition, help is at hand.

Places to visit on holiday in Capestang, France

The beaches of the Mediterranean are just 40 minutes from a holiday home in Capestang. The whole stretch of coastline from Cap d’Agde to Gruissan is easily accessible from a holiday rental in Capestang, giving you an almost unrestricted choice of large tourist beaches stretching into the horizon or tiny, secluded bay beach, as well as a choice of almost any water sport you can imagine.

Weather in Capestang, France

Capestang’s climate is blissfully warm. During the summer months, the appeal of the coastline may become overwhelming as daily temperatures routinely reach into the high 30’s (˚C) from June until late September, and the sea water stays warm enough to swim in right though until November.

Cheap flights to Capestang, France

This part of France is exceptionally well connected to the rest of the world, especially Great Britain. There are no less than four international airports within 100km of a holiday rental villa in Capestang, all of which receive direct flights from the UK. Carcassonne Airport (CCF) is the closet, with Perpignan (PGF) and Montpellier (MPL) just a few miles further. Ryanair provide a large proportion of flights to the region, although there can be some excellent deals on other carriers too.

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