2 BED, SLEEPS 4. BEACH, MOUNTAINS AND SPAIN WITHIN APPROX. 30 MINUTES DRIVE
Newly renovated to a high standard, this chic apartment is situated on the 2nd (top) floor of a medieval townhouse, right in the heart of the historic village of Céret.
It really doesn't get more central than this. With dozens of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants on the doorstep you can leave the car and enjoy the village on foot. For those who wish to buy fresh produce in the market, there is a well equipped kitchen to cook up those local delicacies. Within the ancient fortifications, the apartment is ideally placed overlooking a square and the 'Picasso' fountain. People watching can become real obsession here.
The creative/artistic nature of Céret is reflected in the apartment with many of the fixtures and artworks produced by local artists and artisans. Some low ceilings and original features add to the charm of this apartment. Just 5 minutes walk will take you out of the village and into the mountains, with gentle trails and bubbling streams. Ideal for families and couples, this apartment allows you the option to relax and de-stress while also being a great base to explore and experience the local area.
Located between mountains and beaches, Céret is ideal for relaxing as well as exploring, mountains hikes, long sandy beaches and Spain accessible in approximately 30min drive. The region boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year. Céret has a long and interesting history which can be seen by the by the medieval buildings and battlements. More recently the town has been home to some of the most important artists of the 20Centuary including Picasso, Chagall and Braque. The Museum of Modern Art proudly exhibits some of these artist's work. The town has a wide selection of restaurants and shops and is well known for its Saturday market.
Céret is easily accessible with major motorway networks nearby. Local airports include Perpignan, Gerona (1hr), Bezier (1.5hrs) or Barcelona and Montpellier (2hrs). For those who wish to travel by train, rail links from UK, France and Spain can bring you to Perpignan where the train and bus station are together. Buses throughout the region are well networked and cost only 1€ per trip, no matter how far you travel, making his an affordable option.