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Chez Ami » View photos

 

At Chez Ami you choose how to spend your time. The properties have all you need for a self contained holiday. If you prefer to mix with others there are many communal facilities. The pool complex has the main pool and also a toddlers’ paddling pool. At the back we have the Boules Court and the BBQ garden, with seating for that Al Fresco meal.

Chez Ami sits in the heart of Saint Andre » View photos

 

Saint Andre is a traditional French village with restaurants, bars and local shops all within a short stroll. The Boulangerie is close enough that you can walk down to buy your Pain au Chocolate in the time it takes to boil the kettle. The historic Roman church dates from the 12th Century and there is a museum of modern art and tourist information centre.

 

Local facilities include communal tennis, basketball and boules courts. There are kids play areas including a large playing field just yards from Chez Ami.

Activities for Kids » View photos

 

The area is perfect for kids with long stretches of sandy beaches just 10 minutes away. All manner of children’s activities are available close by. Within easy reach are an Aqua Park, Horse Riding, Water Sports, Ten Pin Bowling, Go-Karting and many more.

The Coast » View photos

 

The endless miles of golden sandy beaches and great seaside resorts include Argeles Sur Mer, St Cyprien, Canet Plage.

Boat Hire, Boat Trips and all manner of water sports are available close by.

 

Collioure is just a 10 minute drive from Chez Ami and more stunning coastal scenery including Port Vendre, Banyuls and Cerbere are just beyond. Across the border in Spain are many more enchanting bays and harbours, including Porta De La Selva and, perhaps most beautiful, of all Cadeques.

 

‘Welcome to the cut price Cote d’Azur…The 20 mile Cote Vermeille is the last stretch of the Rousillon coast before the Spanish Border. Here in the bottom right hand corner of France, the Pyrenees tail off dramatically into the sea, and the rugged hillsides behind are covered with steeply angled vineyards. It is a gorgeous and much overlooked part of the French south. Of the four salmon-pink towns along the Vermillion coast, the indisputable star is Collioure, a sensationally picturesque ensemble of old town, beaches, waterfront castle and church, all set around a compact bay.’ Daily Telegraph 15th October 2008

The Pyrenees Mountains

The mountains begin just behind Chez Ami, close enough for you to walk up into them.

 

Mountain Biking, Hiking and Bird Watching are all available close by. Why not drive up into mountains and relax in the cooling rock pools, or drive to the signal station for 360 degree views across France and Spain?

 

An hour’s drive away is the famous Yellow Train that winds its way up through the mountains from the medieval walled town of Villefranche de Conflent. Further up the mountains visit the natural healing hot springs of St Thomas Le Bain.

Castles and Culture

The area is rich in Medieval History, castles abound and the walled city of Carcassone makes a great day trip.

 

Art is a key component of the area, attracting artists as famous as Picasso and Matisse and, perhaps most famously of all in the area, Salvador Dali. Just across the border in Spain is the remarkable Dali Museum designed by the artist himself before he died and also his fascinating house, now a museum, overlooking the enchanting Portligat.

Wine

This area of Roussillon has a growing reputation for good quality wine. The whole area is surrounded by vineyards. Chateau Valmy is very close offering wine tasting, as do most of the wine caves. The village of Fitou is close by, famous for its red wines and also its castle.

Perpignan

The city of Perpignan is only 20 minutes drive. It is full of historic buildings and is a centre for chic boutiques, bars and restaurants.

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