House / Villa 5 persons. 4 room(s) , of which 2 Bedroom(s), 1 bathroom, Dining room, Independent kitchen, Living room, 1 shower room, 2 separate toilets Surface area : 75 m2 / 807 sqft
, Date of last renovation : 2008 Amenities Bedding : 1 Double bed, 3 Single bed. TV, Freezer Baby cot, Baby high chair, Charcoal barbecue, Bath tub, Books, Cable TV / Satellite TV, Courtyard, DVD player, Fridge freezer, Board games, Games for children, Hairdryer, Heating, Hot plate, Iron, Ironing board, Kettle, Microwave, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Refrigerator, Shower, Stereo, Toaster, TV socket, Vacuum cleaner
Best points Newly refurbished, the house is situated within 100 metres of the historic rampart walls of this beautiful character filled fortified town, steeped in history and architectural heritage with its quaint winding cobbled streets and Gothic churches. Famous for being the setting for Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' a leisurely walk around the ramparts offers stunning views across the surrounding countryside and appeals to those who wish to experience a traditional French flavour without travelling too far. Beaches, shopping and golf and famous Le Touquet all within close proximity. Walks and water sports along the river Canche within easy walking distance. There is a typical French market every Saturday morning with a range of fresh local produce on offer. The town is also home to an award winning Wine Society shop, superb Fromagerie, numerous Pattisseries (the nearest only 2 mins walk away) and Chocolatiers as well as many other interesting shops, cafes and restaurants.
Notices No lift, Pets not allowed, Smoking prohibited
Location Altitude less than 100 m / less than 285 ft. Beach : 17 km. Le Touquet : 17 km. Bank : 100 m / 285 ft, Port : 40 km, Restaurant : 100 m / 285 ft, Shops : 100 m / 285 ft, Supermarket : 300 m / 855 ft, Train station : 800 m / 2280
Activities in the vicinity Canoeing, Mountain Biking / Cycling, Fishing, Forest, Golf, Hiking, Historical site, Beach with lifeguard, Municipal swimming pool, Museum, Sea / ocean, Tennis, Theatre, Winter hiking
Means of access 10km from the A16 motorway. 40km from the port of Boulogne and just 50 minutes drive from Calais, Montreuil-Sur-Mer is easily accessible by car. It also has its own train station.
Hints and Tips Montreuil-Sur-Mer remains a town of infinite fascination and considerable beauty with the river Canche providing tourist and leisure facilities. The fortifications are now promenaded by visitors and those hoping to gain a sense of the town's history. There are a number of fetes and local celebrations including an outdoor theatre presentation of 'Les Miserables' in the Vauban designed citadel. It is also possible to take a 'Les Miserables' literary tour of the town. The floral displays that decorate the streets and buildings every year have resulted in the town winning prestigious national awards. There is a local train station making it is possible to travel to places such as Lille and Paris. Le Touquet is 20 mins drive providing an expansive beach along with the shops and restaurants that give a chance to see how the chic in French society live.
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