A 4 ★ French Getaway located in Prades at the Foot of the Pyrenees. 2017 - 2021 Rated 9.9 and Exceptional by guests booking through Booking.com. Ideal as a base to combine your walking and trekking in the Pyrenees; discovering beautiful villages or following les routes des vins. From Monday 9th August a health pass will be required for access to restaurants,bars, trains, planes and some other public venues.
Visit the Dali Museum in Figueres, 1hr 15mins drive away.
Visit picturesque Collioure.
Eus- Les plus beaux villages de France 10mins from Paradis Gite.
Visit Prades' 17th century church
Visit Prades' Tuesday & Saturday markets in the centre and the summer craft markets.
Gite balcony
Enjoy the use of the Swimspa (4.2m x 2.1m x 1.2m)
Ground floor. Kitchen & dining area.
Property Info
Paradis Gite situated in the small market town of Prades is the ideal base for exploring the Pyrenees and the mythical Canigo.
Hosted by Paul & and Karen Smith Paradis gite, an old animal barn was carefully restored, renovated to a high specification and classified as 4* by Gîtes de France in 2017. With their own access guests are able to have independence and privacy. Free parking is nearby. The gite is a 5minute walk from: the town centre and the train and bus stations where with a 1€ ticket travellers can access Perpignan and further afield. It is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful region of France.
Supermarkets are a 5 - 15min walk. The nearest electric car charging point is 5 mins away.
The accommodation is on two floors. The kitchen on the ground floor is equipped to a high standard with all the amenities you would wish for. The patio provides for outdoor dining with a gas plancha. There is a large shower on the first floor along with a king size bed. All bed linen and towels, including beach towels are provided with no additional cost. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are available. Guests have the benefit of a large flat-screen TV with Netflix and international channels. A separate toilet is on the ground floor. The balcony on the first floor provides an opportunity for guests to sit back, relax after a days hiking. Guests have access to the shared heated swimspa (April - September) and garden. The property benefits from dual air-con and a wood burner. Free use of bicycles and fishing rods are available if booked in advance. Maps of the local area and walking poles are provided.
Minimum stay 3 nights in the spring and autumn seasons, 4 nights in summer and over the Christmas / New Year period. Long stay lets with reduced rates are available on application.
The area which benefits from 300 days of sun a year is ideal for access to: climbing, hiking and skiing in the Pyrenees (1hour door to piste); the Mediterranean beaches of Canet (45 minutes ) and Argeles-sur-Mer (1 hour) and the many nearby beautiful médiéval French and Spanish villages. Combined with the friendly welcome you will receive from the hosts; Paradis Gite is the ideal venue for a long weekend or your main holiday.
The nearest airports are Perpignan 40mins - 44kms; Carcassonne 1hr 45mins -155kms; Girona (Spain) 1hr 40mins - 133kms. Car hire is available from both airports or from SuperU in Prades. For a charge of 40€ guests are able to book a transfer from Perpignan airport to Paradis Gite.
Canet aquarium.
The village of Eus.
Grotte des Canalettes
Abbaye Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
Walk to Abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa
Climb the 2,785m Pic du Canigou
Visting the Dahli museum in Figueres, Spain
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Walk the Gorges de la Caranca
Journey through spectacular scenery on le train juane.
Visit Prades' Tuesday & Saturday markets and the summer craft markets.
Enjoy the many local Fetes.