Explore the secret garden behind the green gates, a hidden paradise shaded by a large fig tree. Stay in a comfortable family house for five (three bedrooms) and enjoy mediterranean living at its best. Le Figuier offers all modern comforts, as well as river swimming close by.

  

When you arrive at the property you walk straight into a secluded and beautifully kept garden with lawn and a patio area shaded by an amazing Fig tree. There is comfortable seating in the garden (with lighting for the evening) and this leads into the main living area. Just behind the green gates is secure parking for two cars.

  

The house is very comfortable and homely. The downstairs is open plan with a lounge area, dining area and a well equipped average sized kitchen. A TV with DVD player are available in the sitting area.

  

The kitchen is fully equipped and modern. There is a dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, sandwich toaster. Just next to the kitchen space is a dining area.

  

  

The master bedroom has a double bed with bed side tables and chest of drawers; this has a view over the secret garden. Both of the bedrooms have cupboard space.

  

At the top of the stairs there is a child's bedroom, with a single bed – equipped with toys.

The stunning bathroom is also situated on the first floor with a window overlooking the garden. It is equipped with a large, deep bath tub and shower head.

There is a cupboard on the first floor which contains a washing machine and separate tumble dryer.

  

Climbing the stairs to the second floor you will arrive in the hidden yellow room. This is bright and welcoming with two single beds that can be pushed right together to make a double bed if required.

  

Only a few steps from the house is the river Cesse, which runs through Bize Minervois and is perfect for a refreshing dip. In the summer the river is dammed up to form a freshwater outdoor swimming pool.

The village of Bize is well supplied with services and shops. A weekly outdoor market takes place on Wednesdays in the tree lined square just across the river from Le Figuier. In walking distance from the house are several restaurants, a bar, bakery, grocery store and a butcher, as well as a pharmacy, newsagent/tobacconist, post office and a doctor's surgery. You can taste the wine at several local wineries, and a short drive towards Narbonne you will find the Cooperative Oleicole L'Oulibo, a cooperative of olive growers, where you can experience how olives are processed, as well as taste and purchase a very good selection of their excellent oils and table olives.

A little further away, in St Marcel d'Aude you'll find a larger supermarket, and the town of Narbonne is only a 20 minute drive.