Emile Zola reviews

The house was the ideal place for our group of four, good quiet position with fine mountain views. Even during a December visit the house had a warm feel. The kitchen and living room is well laid out and a good size. Also the house is on a totally quite street but just a brief walk to the town centre.

Fantastic house and location

We’ve just had a magical honeymoon in the picturesque town of Quillan.This delightful, comfortable house was the perfect setting. The house is in a peaceful street with dramatic Pyrenees mountain views which were a pleasure to wake up too. Dining in was made simple with the well equipped kitchen and the garden provided an added bonus of an outside eating area. The town centre of Quillan with its traditional, quaint squares and beautiful river was a short stroll away. The pretty cafes, bars and restaurants gave plenty of choice and the service was always friendly and polite. Our extremely limited French skills didn’t hinder us in any way as the locals made every effort to make us feel welcome.
Driving around the Quillan area was straightforward. We drove through mountains, vineyards and then onto the Mediterranean coast. We’d recommend you hire a car so that you can explore the surrounding region. To be able to drive past snow-capped mountains before swimming in the Mediterranean was a remarkable experience.
We’d both highly recommend this as a holiday destination whether honeymoon or not! If you want picturesque, relaxing, traditional France in a location with so much variation within a short drive then this is definitely for you. We had a fantastic time. Thank you. We’ll be back. Clare & Jim.