Make a holiday rental villa or accommodation in Ventenac-en-Minervois, France your home away from home
Ventenac-en-Minervois is a wonderfully peaceful village in the Aude region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Oozing Languedoc charm, Ventenac-en-Minervois villas are a perfect place to completely relax and enjoy the best of local culture, especially the famous cuisine and of course, the local Languedoc wines!
Things to do in Ventenac-en-Minervois, France
The fine sand beaches of the French Mediterranean are just half an hour's drive from a self catering Ventenac-en-Minervois property. The closest beaches to a Ventenac-en-Minervois villa, Narbonne Plage and Guisson are perfect for family holidays, offering not only vast expanses of soft sand and safe swimming, but also excellent water sports facilities, including sailing, wind-surfing, fishing and scuba diving.
The beautiful hills of the Corbieres Mountain range are also a real treat for those that love nature and beautiful scenery. The hills are crossed with a maze of walking, riding and mountain biking routes, and the Pyrenees are only an hour away for those that would like to enjoy some serious mountaineering or climbing in the summer or skiing in the winter.
There is a huge amount of history to enjoy in the region too. The Cathar Chateau that decorates much of the landscape are beautiful, but the number of Roman and Medieval monuments and sites defy belief. There are many excellent tourist information points throughout the region which will help you decide upon which sites to prioritise, as there are far too many to explore in a single Ventenac-en-Minervois holiday.
Places to visit from Ventenac-en-Minervois, France
There are a great many places to explore from a self catering Ventenac-en-Minervois villa. Barcelona is well within a day trip, but there is a huge amount to see more locally.
The beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne is just 45 minutes from Ventenac-en-Minervois accommodation, with its staggering castle and intact city walls. The beautiful village of Ventenac, which sits on the Canal du Midi, is also well worth exploration, and the Roman marvels of Narbonne can be reached in just half an hour.
Weather in Ventenac-en-Minervois, France
The weather in Ventenac-en-Minervois is obviously highly dependent on the season. During the summer months, the warm Mediterranean climate means that rain is rare and daily temperatures remain warm long into the night. During the winter however, conditions do become cold at night, but the scenery becomes even more beautiful.
Flights to Ventenac-en-Minervois, France
Toulouse, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Montpellier Airports are all within an hour and a half drive of a holiday rental property in Ventenac-en-Minervois. There are a great range of flights from the UK arriving at these airports, and hire car facilities are available at all. Having the use of a hire car is almost essential for any self catering Ventenac-en-Minervois holiday.
