Our large 19th Century stone house offers unique, comfortable and beautifully decorated living for a quiet getaway or family vacation. On the ground floor the house has a large newly renovated (May 2018), well appointed kitchen with updated appliances, a dining room that comfortably seats 8, a small patio off the kitchen, a powder room and a renovated bedroom with a queen sized bed and renovated ensuite bathroom (May 2018). The second floor features a large sitting room with a walkout terrace that has stunning views in 3 directions, as well as another bedroom with 2 twin beds and an ensuite bathroom. The house features expansive views overlooking the rooftops and vineyards, and a private courtyard nestled behind old stone walls, which beckons visitors to enjoy quiet relaxation or a gathering for an alfresco dinner. Have a drink. Sit back. Relax...

We are Susan Martin and Adrian Hussey, Canadian owners of La Serre. We are retired and live in Owen Sound, Canada. We spend as much time as possible visiting our vacation property in France. We love to travel, enjoy fine dining, wine tasting and immersing ourselves in the local French culture. We also enjoy trips to Spain, which is only an hour's drive away! We fell in love with this part of France as it is stunningly beautiful, off the typical tourist radar and has lots to see and do. It is also a prime grape growing region, home to many small vintners who make really good, reasonably priced wine. The people in our small town of Paziols are very friendly and welcoming. The view from our terrace is the best in town! The area is quiet and peaceful. We like to be physically active and there is lots of hiking, cycling, swimming in the local rivers and lovely Mediterranean beaches. It is a great part of the world for bird watching. For excitement, it is only an hour's drive away to Spain, 1 hour to Figureres, 1.5 hours to Girona, 2.5 hours to Barcelona. Toulouse is 2 hours drive, Montpellier 1.5 hours, Narbonne and Carcassone one hour's drive and Perpignan 45 minutes drive.

Paziols is located in the Corbières district of Aude. This area of South West France, is set in the foothills of the Pyrennes, is close to the Mediterranean, and enjoys mild winters and hot summers. The village of Paziols is a rustic, charming, hillside village which encourages a laid-back lifestyle and boasts plenty of sunshine in which visitors can enjoy the stunning surroundings and cool off in the local swimming hole. The village is well placed for exploring the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean, taking a day trip to Spain, hiking, biking or discovering the fascinating history and castles of the Cathars. Superb local restaurants explore fresh regional cuisine to accompany the region's award-winning wines.