La Bastide des Lavandieres - 3 large apartments which are ideal for families or groups travelling together

La Bastide des Lavandieres is located in the village of Canaules deep in the Languedoc wine producing region of the south of France.

The village is in the foothills of the Cevennes and near the towns of Nîmes and Anduze. Originally built in the mid-19th century it has previously been used as a small hotel as well as a café and a night club. Following extensive renovations this wonderfully preserved stone building has now been converted into six large apartments with private off-road parking , large swimming pool & outdoor hot tub/jacuzzi .

Canaules is a typical French village - small but full of character, nestled in the vineyards of the Languedoc, in the foothills of the Cevennes national park and close to a number of medieval French towns.

Apartment Olive is a two bedroom apartment with large Mezzanine - sleeping up to 10 people:

There are 2 bedrooms - 1 double and one twin plus a large mezzanine above the living room with two single beds and a double bed. There is also a full size comfortable sofa bed in the lounge area.

Bathrooms: 2 Shower rooms en-suite, 1 Separate WC.

Kitchen: Oven, Hob, Microwave, Fridge-Freezer, Dishwasher, Toaster, Kettle, Coffee maker, Washing machine.

Apartment Olive is on the 2nd floor. It has a Juliet balcony with spectacular view of the Cevennes mountains . It is a great location for sunset drinks . The apartment also has it's own space downstairs, outside on the terrace or in the Green corner for 'al fresco' dining . 

Linen and Towels are provided. High chairs , cots plus various other baby and child equipment available if requested.

Central Heating. There is no air-conditioning required as the walls are solid stone & over 1 metre thick. Because of this the building stays cool in Summer & remains warm in the Winter. 

Free WiFi internet, UK satellite TV channels & radio stations as well as digital French TV. DVD Player, collection of films. 

Apartment Fleur is a two bedroom apartment on the first floor - sleeping up to 7 people:

Bedrooms: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Also full size sofa bed in the living room. Fold-up bed available on request.

Bathrooms: 2 Shower rooms en-suite, 1 Separate WC.

Kitchen: Oven, Hob, Microwave, Fridge-Freezer, Dishwasher, Toaster, Kettle, Coffee maker, Washing machine.

Apartment Fleur is on the 1st floor and has a panoramic terrace with wonderful mountain views & a great view of the swimming pool.

Linen and towels are provided.

High chairs , cots plus various other baby and child equipment available if requested.

Central Heating. There is no air-conditioning required as the walls are solid stone & aprox. 1 metre thick. Because of this the building stays cool in Summer & remains warm in the Winter. 

Free WiFi internet, UK satellite TV channels & radio stations as well as digital French TV. DVD Player, collection of films. Wii games console plus games

Apartment Cerise a large ground floor two bedroom apartment - sleeping up to 7 people

Bedrooms: 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Also full size comfortable sofa bed in the living room.

Bathrooms: 2 Shower rooms en-suite, 1 Separate WC.

Kitchen: Oven, Hob, Microwave, Fridge-Freezer, Dishwasher, Toaster, Kettle, Coffee maker, Washing machine.

Apartment Cerise has a large terrace with built in barbecue. This terrace has a removable gate so if necessary it can be gated to provide a safe private play area for young children.

Linen and towels are provided.
High chairs , cots plus various other baby and child equipment available if requested.

Central Heating. Air-conditioning is not required as the walls are solid stone & aprox. 1 metre thick. Because of this the building stays cool in Summer & remains warm in the Winter.  

Free WiFi internet, UK satellite TV channels & radio stations as well as digital French TV. DVD Player, collection of films. Wii Games Console plus games

Shared Outdoor Spaces:

Outside we have a large 12m x 6m swimming pool with a shallow kids area, inflatable pool toys , sun loungers, tables, chairs & parasols. The pool area is fully fenced & gated to ensure child safety at all times. Our pool is open from early May until mid October. There is also a pool house with loungers , comfortable seating and games.

The paved garden has a children’s play area as well as extra tables & chairs for dining outdoors either with family or other guests. Our large private car park has space for up to 6 cars. The village playground is located about one minute's walk away .

The apartments building is located in the centre of the little village of Canaules between the Mediterranean coast & the Cevennes Mountains. It is just a 15 minute drive from Anduze ( the Gateway to the Cevennes ). Anduze is a thriving tourist town with a good selection of restaurants and cafés all along the main street. It really comes alive at weekends but is also worth a visit in midweek for the Wednesday night market or the Thursday morning traditional market. 

Also 15 minutes away are the picturesque medieval towns of Sauve and Vezenobres. As well as Alés with it's great river beach (open during Summer) . Sommieres and Nimes are 30 minutes away and an hour’s drive will take you to Montpellier as well as the beaches of the Mediterranean.

Our caretaker will be there to greet you on arrival and provide useful information during your stay. 

The Cevennes National Park is a wonderful natural playground with river swimming, kayaking, horse riding, hiking, climbing and canyoning.