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

The wonderfully pretty village of Ginestas is found in the Aude department of Languedoc-Rousillon, southern France just 15km from Narbonne. Located on the UNESCO world heritage Canal du Midi and close to the Spanish border, flanked by the foothills of the Pyrenees and the beaches of the Mediterranean, a holiday rental in Ginestas provides endless opportunity for entertainment and adventure.

Things to do in Ginestas, France

You need never leave Ginestas during your holiday, and still live in luxury for the duration. The bakery in the town centre pumps mouth watering aromas into the air every morning and there are shops, a bank, cafes and restaurants to provide all the facilities you may need. There are also town tennis courts and a riding school if you would like to enjoy some sport during your stay in Ginestas accommodation. The riding trails and footpaths leading into the foothills of the Pyrenees are a nature lover’s dream, as there are almost limitless routes you can take, and the viewpoints and hidden historic sites you shall stumble across are priceless. The inland salt water lagoons of the coast are excellent for walking and cycling too, and bird lovers will be right at home, as the salt lagoons are an important home to many species, including the iconic flamingo.

The village stands on the edge the Languedoc-Rousillon wine growing region, with vineyards surrounding the edges of the village. The vineyards make wonderful places to walk, and there are ample opportunities to enjoy wine tasting days. If you would like to buy some of the best vintages, the Ginestas Thursday morning market is an excellent place to find some fantastic bargains.

The beaches of the Mediterranean are just half an hour away too. The beaches along the Languedoc-Rousillon coast are blissfully soft and sandy, perfect for long, lazy days in the sun. All along the coastline, water sports thrive. The reliable winds mean that sailors, windsurfers and kitesurfers flock to the region, especially as this is one of the warmest regions of France.

Places to visit on holiday to Ginestas, France

The town of Carcassonne is a must visit destination from a self catering villa in Ginestas. The UNESCO accredited walled city is one of the most impressive in southern France, with imposing defences, ancient draw bridges and timeless cobbled streets filled with charming cafes, exclusive shops and important galleries.

Weather in Ginestas, France

There is never any lack of sun between May and October when you are staying in a Ginestas property. During this period, average monthly temperatures soar to over 20˚C, and July and August see daily peak temperatures reaching the mid 30’s on an almost daily basis. Rain is only a real possibility from November until April, but temperatures are still exceedingly mild.

Cheap flights to Ginestas, France

A holiday rental in Ginestas is just 40 minutes from Carcassonne Airport (CCF). Ryanair provide all the services to Carcassonne that arrive direct from the UK, including services from the East Midlands (EMA), Dublin (DUB), Liverpool (LPL) and Stansted (STN). Alternatively, Perpignan Airport (PGF) is 70 minutes away, and receives a slightly larger range of flights from the UK.