Celebrate Easter in France in a Languedoc Villa Rental
Languedoc, France — 24 February 2009. Easter rates for up to six sharing has been announced for Villa La Cascade. Celebrate Easter week in this luxury French self catering villa for rent near Carcassonne available for £1800 from Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 April.
Easter in France is known as Pâques. Celebrate Easter just over an hour from Carcassonne or Perpignan in the beautiful Villa La Cascade- a French self catering vacation rental overlooking the lovely village of Durban Corbieres. With great views and secluded private garden, this gorgeous Languedoc house is the ideal location for an idyllic Easter holiday in this still undiscovered yet easily reached region of the magnificent south of France.
A popular Easter tradition in the village and indeed the whole of France is making of a fish called ‘’Poisson d’Avril” where paper fish are stuck by children on the back of as many adults as possible. The Cloche Volant or Flying Bells are another French Easter custom. On Good Friday, it is said that all the church bells of Durban Corbieres (and indeed all the bells in France!) fly to the Rome – only to return on Easter Sunday morning in a celebration of the resurrection.
The village of Durban Corbieres, complete with medieval castle, is just a brief drive from airports at Carcassonne, Perpignan, Gerona, Toulouse and Montpellier and the surrounding area has a host of attractions. Whether you want an activity packed South of France Easter vacation taking in vineyards, ancient castles and monasteries or you’re looking for a quiet bolthole in which to put your feet up and relax- this is the perfect spot!
Local Attractions include:
- The UNESCO designated Canal du Midi
- The Ancient Cather Castles at Queribus and Peyrepertuse
- The medieval walled city of Carcassonne
- The African Reserve at Sigean
- The beautiful abbeys at Fontfroide and Lagrasse
- The Two Star Michelin Restaurant at Fontjoncouse
Fully equipped with every modern convenience including wi-fi, iPod docking station, home cinema system and central heating, Villa La Cascade is a captivating South of France vacation rental set on its own grounds with fabulous views over the Corbieres hills.
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