Breughel Apartment
Walk up the ancient stone steps until you reach the original studded wooden door (listed and therefore maintained by the mairie) of what was the 17th century 'palais de justice' for the village of Cessenon.
As you slowly open the door leaving the harsh sun of the Languedoc behind stepping into the cool interior you can feel the history. Another flight of internal stone steps take you up to the arched door of the apartment past the little internal courtyard (large enough to sit outside and enjoy a barbecue on a balmy summer's eve).
A little lobby takes you directly into the Breughel-esque kitchen with its huge open fireplace unchanged since the 17th century except newly painted in the traditional basque red.The kitchen allegedly had a hatch in the floor where food was thrown down to the prisoners below during its days as a courtroom!
The kitchen accommodation offered is fairly basic (as reflected in the very reasonable rates charged) but is fully equipped with all the utensils, crockery, cutlery, etc for preparing a simple meal. As well as the gas cooker there is brand new microwave with grilling facility.
The courtyard has a barbecue.
Beyond the kitchen are three bedrooms. The first (with double bed) is directly opposite the kitchen. The large family bathroom with bath-tub is off the little lobby before you enter the kitchen. There is a washing machine in the bathroom. Clothes can be hung out to dry in the little courtyard.
The 2nd bedroom is along the corridor and can either have a double bed or twins (please specify at time of booking).
The third bedroom has two singles (extra large) and has its own brand new en-suite shower room (with w.c.).
All bed linen and towels are also included in the price!
The apartment has been described as very quaint exuding historical charm......
double bedroom
Even though the Breughel apartment has its quaint historical charm it has a brand new shower room with walk-in shower, washbasin and toilet so that the luxuries of modern living can also be experienced!
the Breughelesque 17th century fireplace
the original kitchen sink
bedroom window
twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom
