Demeure de Roquelongue

Languedoc-Roussillon


In the village of St-André-de-Roquelongue, 19km southwest of Narbonne, this maison vigneronne (winemakers’ house) dating from 1870 makes a beautiful base, with five royally decorated rooms. Cers has its original fireplace and garden view; Espan a vintage bathtub screened by curtains; and family-friendly Eole has two connecting bedrooms sleeping up to five, and its own lounge area and patio.


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