Chateau d'Aran long term rental Pau France
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Chateau d'Aran is a 8 bedroom property for long term rentals, located just 15 mins from the city of Pau, in south-west France. Set in beautiful countryside, the Château comes with a 5 bathrooms, a parkland garden with orchard, a salt-water swimming pool, a large terrace and a self-contained annexe. The Château d'Aran provides the perfect blend of a peaceful rural setting, with city life just down the road. You will not forget your stay in this romantic and memorable place.
Inside, the Chateau has been lovingly renovated to provide comfortable accommodation throughout the year. The Chateau is available for long term rentals of up to 12 months from €3500 per month + bills.
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Chateau d'Aran long term rental Pau France
Chateau d'Aran long term rental Pau France - prices
The Château can be rented for up to 12 months. The prices listed below, include the 6 bedroom main Chateau building, the 2 bedroom pool house and the surrounding outbuildings and grounds. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €500 towards the utility bills (electricity, water, Wi-Fi) and gardening. Pool maintenance and cleaning to be paid directly to the Pool Technician (or undertaken by the tenant). Minimum stay is 3 months. Pets may be accepted through prior agreement. The prices quoted are based on a 12 month rental period. Higher prices may apply to shorter rentals, especially during the summer months.
Long term rentals (12 months): from €3500 per month + bills
Commercial lease : the Owners may be open to the Château being used for commercial purposes, such as a wedding venue, yoga retreat, cookery school, etc. The commercial lease will be separate to the residential lease and will be contingent upon the Owner accepting the stated purpose of the commercial venture. The Leasee will also have to arrange the required insurance for public liability and building & contents, as well as obtaining the necessary local authority approvals.
Chateau d'Aran long term rental Pau France - Our Opinion
With the city of Pau just 10 km away, the Chateau offers convenient access to a host of excellent restaurants, good shopping and cultural activities. The city of Pau is the gateway to the Pyrenees and is located 2 hours west of Toulouse and just 1 hour from the Atlantic coastline around Biarritz. The nearest ski stations are just 1 hour to the south. Pau has a TGV train station (with services to Paris (4 hours 15 mins), Toulouse and Bordeaux) and a local airport with seasonal flights to the UK.
Amenities
Area activities
The Château d'Aran is an important historical monument in the small town of Assat, just south of Pau, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in South-West France. This part of France is often referred to as Le Béarn an old historical region of France dating back to the Kingdom of Bearnaise. The town has a population of around 2,000 people and is situated on a river (the Gave de Pau). The town dates back to at least 980 AD and in the centre there is an ancient bastide (fortified town with defensive walls) with narrow cobbled streets. From the town, there are lovely views of the Pyrénees mountains in the distance. Today, Assat has a range of facilities including a train station, restaurants, cafe-bars, boulangeries, supermarkets and small boutiques.
Assat is just 10 km from the historic city of Pau. The city has become a popular destination for ex-Pats, offering a cheaper cost of living that Paris or Bordeaux and having a great quality of life, with lots of green spaces and parks, excellent healthcare, a very safe environment and a pedestrian center. Pau also offers easy access to Toulouse, Bordeaux, Biarritz and the Atlantic coast down to Northern Spain. In the centre of Pau, you will find the Château de Pau, a renaissance castle, that was the birthplace of King Henry IV of France. The castle is now a museum and offers picturesque views of the Pyrénees. The Boulevard des Pyrénées is one of the main shopping streets in the city and features bars and pavement cafés. This vibrant street offers stunning views of the Pyrenees mountains. The Palais de Beaumont, a beautiful palace with landscaped gardens, which is used as a venue for exhibitions, seminars and weddings. The Pau-Pyrenees Whitewater Stadium is the ideal place for adrenaline junkies. The stadium is the home training facility for the French national canoe slalom team. There are a range of water sports, including white water rafting, hover boards, as well as canoeing. Pau Golf Club, is just 6 miles away from Assat.
The coastal town of Biarritz, famous for its beaches, 19th century architecture, casinos and chic atmosphere, is just 1 hour away. Nearby to Biarritz, is the city of Bayonne, with its Gothic cathedral and lively old town.
Other local towns and villages to visit include the 19th-century spa town of Eaux-Bonnes, situated at the foot of Col d'Aubisque mountain, the pretty village of Beuste, with traditional Béarnaise buildings; and the traditional ski resort of Gourette, which offers access to winter sports and hiking trails.
Other transport
The town of Assat is connected to Pau by a train line, where you can pick up onward connections to Paris (4 hours 15 mins), Bordeaux (3 hours 30 mins), Toulouse (2 hours 15 mins) and Bayonne/Biarritz. Running the other way, the train line goes down to the pilgrimage town of Lourdes.
Airports
Pau airport is just 19km from the Chateau. There are daily flights to Paris (Charles de Gaulle and Orly).
Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport is 30 mins away and is a base for Ryanair and Voltea. There are seasonal flights London Stansted, Dublin, Brussels, Milan, Rome, Malta, Kraków, Naples, and Paris-Orly.
Toulouse airport is 2 hours.
Driving directions
The city of Pau is located in between Toulouse and the Bayonne/Biarritz on the Atlantic coast. Assat is located 10km south of the city of Pau.
Two months deposit to be paid at time of reservation. The rent is to be paid in advance on the first day of each month. In addition to the monthly rent, there is a provision towards the utility bills. Minimum stay is usually 6 months. Prices will vary according to the duration of your stay and the season. Pets may be accepted through prior agreement.
