Self-catering holiday homes: Quarante house

Make a holiday rental property or villa in Quarante, France your home away from home

Quarante is a fantastically traditional village in the unspoilt countryside of the Herault department in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The area is known for its fine food and wine, stunning scenery and magnificent climate, and a holiday rental in Quarante is the perfect place from which explore the best of it all.

Things to do in Quarante, France

From its position in a lush green valley in the Herault countryside, the can be few place s better for getting out into the unspoilt landscapes of the Pyrenean foothills than from a holiday rental property in Quarante. The walking, mountain biking, road cycling and horse riding possibilities are endless from a Quarante villa, with trails leading into the hills, along the shaded banks of the stunning Canal du Midi and to some of the most impressive Cathar Castles that dominate many of the best views.

The River Orb also offers some sensationally peaceful walking routes, but for those wanting to discover the area from a unique point of view must hire a canoe and take the peaceful route through the countryside. The River Orb is also a fishing haven, permits for which are easily obtained from any local tabac.

The lush vineyards surrounding Quarante are not only a source of fantastic local wines, which can be bought from one of the many local markets, but also provide those with an interest in wine with an excellent place to learn about wine making and tasting. Whether you try local cuisine in one of the many excellent traditional restaurants in the region or try your hand at cooking in your self catering Quarante holiday rental, there is a perfect accompaniment to be found.

Golfers are excellently catered for from a Quarante property too. There are a great range of golf courses around Quarante, allowing every level of golfer to find a suitable and rewarding challenge.

Places to visit on holiday in Quarante, France

The famous beach at Narbonne Plage is just 30 minutes from a holiday rental property in Quarante, meaning that when the summer heat starts to soar, you are not limited to the pool of a Quarante villa or local mountain streams for a refreshing dip. The beaches around Narbonne are absolutely sensational, covered in fine, golden sand and with a great range of quality water sports centres offering everything from deep sea fishing to windsurfing, scuba diving to water skiing.

Weather in Quarante, France

Quarante is located in one of France’s sunniest regions, blessed with an average of over 300 days of sunshine each year. Walking, golfing and riding holidays to Quarante can be taken throughout the year, as even in the grips of winter, (December, January and February), daily temperatures are unlikely to drop much below 15˚C. During the spring, summer and autumn, daily temperatures reach well into the 20’s (˚C), with daily peak temperatures in the mid 30’s common throughout June, July and August.

Cheap flights to Quarante, France

Despite the rural nature of the Quarante region, a holiday rental villa in Quarante is fantastically accessible from the UK. Although there are a surprising range of airports in the region, Carcassonne (CCF) is the closest, just 75km away. Ryanair provide an excellent range of flights direct from the UK, including flights from Dublin (DUB), the East Midlands (EMA), Liverpool (LPL) and London.

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