Welcome to Le Neptune, a charming B & B situated in the picturesque and historic harbor town, “Le Somail” on the Canal du Midi, 12 km from Narbonne and 30 km from the Mediterranean Sea. The house is a wine mansion from the 19th century with many original features such as the stairways, floors, fireplaces, cabinets, mirrors, etc … It is wonderful to have breakfast on the south-facing terrace surrounded by greenery, while overlooking the canal. All rooms are very quiet, spacious and equipped with a private bathroom and toilet. Some rooms have two separate bedrooms, ideal for families with children or two couples. There is free bicycle storage and WiFi provided in the building. A traditional French breakfast is served. This includes: orange juice, bread, butter, jam, Nutella, coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate), sugar, milk and yogurt.
In June 2012, after a week’s holiday in their ancient railway station in Auvergne which they entirely transformed into a comfortable gîte, Dirk and Inge went for another week stay in southern France. That’s when they discovered Le Somail and fell instantly in love with this village. After thirty years having worked for the bank, Dirk thought it was time to give his life a boost. Also Inge found it was time to breathe a different air as the one of the library she worked in for so many years. Because the children, however, were not all graduated at that moment it wasn’t possible to realize their dream. In 2015 all puzzle pieces miraculously matched: all children are graduated and Inge discovers on the Web that the B&B in Le Somail, where they gasped for years, is for sale. A few months later they were sitting at the notary and this signified a goodbye to Belgium. Now they enjoy at “their” Neptune at the banks of the Canal du Midi and hope to welcome you one of these days to be a part of their long-cherished dream.
Adresse: Le Somail 1, Allée des Cyprès, 11120 Le Somail, France | ||
Postleitzahl: 11120 | ||
Breite/Länge: 43.0724667 / 2.3813621 | ||
Nearest airport | Beziers Cap d'Agde Airport | 37 km |
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On the Canal du Midi, built in the seventeenth century by Pierre Paul Riquet, Le Somail was a harbour where travelers stopped for “la couchée” (evening meal and overnight stay). For nearly 300 years, the hamlet has, thanks to the canal, an intense activity. Listed by UNESCO and Historical Monuments, the architectural ensemble of the town attracts many visitors. They experience this picturesque harbour with its timeless character as a place where one can live under the Southern sun, upon the endless rhythm of the canal.
Typ der Einheit | Schlafplätze | |
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La Chambre Ariel | Standard Room | 4 |
La Chambre Ariel (Ariel, or the little mermaid, the daughter of Neptune) is a large room for three people (one double bed, one single bed and one baby cot) with direct view on the canal du Midi, the chapel and the ice-cellar. Room and bathroom are fully e | ||
La Chambre Bacchus | Standard Room | 2 |
The Chambre Bacchus (god of wine) is equipped with a double bed. The room offers a unique view on the Canal du Midi, the chapel and the ice-cellar. | ||
La Chambre Neptune | Standard Room | 2 |
“The Neptune Room” is considered by many as the “Royal Room” because of the very large size and brightness of both the bedroom and the bathroom (almost 40m2). The room has two single beds and one double bed. From the bathroom and the bedroom one has a pan | ||
La Chambre Olive | Standard Room | 2 |
The Chambre Olive is a cozy and comfortable double room with a unique view on the Canal du Midi, the chapel and the ice-cellar. | ||
La Chambre Templière | Standard Room | 2 |
The Templar House is obviously strategically located, with a wonderful view on the Canal du Midi and the Montagne Noire. It is equipped with a king size bed and a large bathroom. Furthermore, this room contains a separate smaller room with bunk beds, idea |
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Woche | Wochenende | |||||
Gesamtpreis | €65 | - | - | 1 Nächte | - |
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