Both properties are located in the small hamlet of La Roueyre 10 km. north of Bize-Minervois. It appears in most Satnav systems and google maps. It is accessible from nearby airports at Beziers (1 hour 10 mins), Montpellier (1 hour 45 mins), Carcassonne (1 hour) and Toulouse (2 hours). Here are the directions from Toulouse and Montpellier - adapt for the other airports or contact us for more details.
From Carcassonne (1 hour) & Toulouse Airports (2 hours) - it is well signposted and nobody has got lost yet
From Toulouse as you leave the airport follow the signs for the A61 Montpellier – keep following these on the inner and outer ring road until you meet the payage (Toll booth). From Carcassonne airport follow the directions directly to the A61. The directions from both airports are now identical.
Carry on the A61 motorway and drive straight on for around 1 hour until you reach the turn off for Carcassonne Est (East) direction Trebes. Take this turn off – and head towards Trebes.
At Trebes take the road for Marseillette, then Puicheric, Homps, Pouzols Minervois and finally you meet a large roundabout – cross straight over - direction Cabezac and Bize. After a few hundred metres you will cross a bridge with a small chateau on your left (Cabezac). Turn left at the café towards Bize. Carry straight on past the pharmacy on your right (roundabout) and at the next roundabout go straight ahead (don’t turn left into the main part of Bize). Carry on with the river on your left. Direction Agel and St Chinian. Almost there! keep driving on out of Bize along the D26 (ignore the right turn to Montouliers). About 4 km along this road you will find yourself at a T junction - turn Right towards St Chinian (NOT left towards Agel). After 400 meters you will see a tiny road on the left with a panel marked La Roueyre. Take this up the winding valley. You will be following small signs for Le Loup Blanc winery.
Be careful on the bends and drive slowly especially at night when you may meet wild boar, deer and red squirrels. Keep on past the new Loup Blanc winery on your left and three old winery/houses on your right. Keep on up the hill until you enter the hamlet of La Roueyre. You will see Bonellis straight in front of you. Turn right into the hamlet just in front of the large golden Bonellis sign on the black doors. Our house is straight in front of you (Creamy white with steps up to the front door on the terrace).
Le Grand Duc is immediately on your left in the stone building with the sundial. Le Petit Duc is next door - also on your left (White building with old stone steps leading up to the second floor). Park on the road and come up and see us. We will direct you to your own parking spot.
If in doubt call us on +33 (0) 467895764 or 0467895764 or on the mobile 0607678396
From Beziers Cap D'Agde (1 Hour) and Montpellier (1 hour 30 minutes) airports
From Montpelier, head for the A9 motorway turning west towards Narbonne, Barcelona etc. Take the motorway to Beziers Ouest. From Cap D'Agde follow the signs to the A9 direction Narbonne.
Once on the A9 continue to Beziers Ouest. Turn off here through the toll gates turning right on the D64 direction St Pons. Keep following the signs for St Pons. You will encounter several roundabouts – just follow the signs for the D612 St Pons.
A few Km past the village of Creissan take a left turn onto the D36 to Villespassans – almost there. Through Villespassans keep straight towards Bize Minervois. You will start on a long descent (seen on several recent Tour du France routes) slow down as it starts to level out and you will see a small sign to La Roueyre on your right (you will see the picturesque gap in the cliffs on your right). Take this up the winding valley on your right (D26).
Be careful on the bends and drive slowly especially at night when you may meet wild boar and deer. Look out for red squirrels.Keep on past the new winery on your left and three old winery/houses on your right. Keep on up the hill until you enter the hamlet of La Roueyre. You will see Bonellis straight in front of you – you can’t miss the large golden Bonellis sign on the black door. Turn right into the hamlet and our house is straight in front of you (Creamy white with steps up to the front door on the terrace).
The Gite is immediately on your left (White with old stone steps leading up to the second floor). Park in the road and come up and see us. We will direct you to your own parking spot.
If in doubt call us on +33 (0) 467895764 or 0467895764 or on the mobile 0607678396