Located in the heart of the village, but with a feeling of living in isolation, our home offers great living space for families or groups wishing to take time out in a peaceful and natural environment. A double-garage provides parking for up to 4 cars, additional parking is available in the street or the village parking lot. The living space is built around a beautiful interior court-yard. The decorative front doors lead directly into a large Entrance Hall. You can access the upper floors by a large marble staircase, or alternatively the lift which serves all floors. The front of the property has a vast reception room (90m²) with a bar, fireplace, billiard table and large dining table. A cloak room and wide hallway lead to the back of the house, which overlooks the garden. Here you will appreciate the fully equipped kitchen and larder, a light airy living room with a 51" LED TV (English and French channels available), DVD player with a selection of DVD's and CD's for your use. There is also a play-station and WII console. Within the living room is an office corner with a computer (internet and WIFI access), and printer, The kitchen is well equipped with cookware and crockery, there is a hob, oven, microwave, American fridge/freezer, cold larder as well as an array of culinary appliances. Basic supplies such as salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, sugar are provided. The coffee machine is a Nespresso, a selection of complimentary capsules will be available in the welcome basket. Outside the kitchen and living room is a paved terrace with 2 large square concrete tables shaded under two centenary Plane trees, ideal for seating 16 people comfortably with room for more if necessary. A stone barbecue is available for grilling. Beyond the terrace is a heated swimming pool (11x4) with its security cover, and solar shower, lounging chairs & towels provided. There is a trampoline in the garden and a badminton kit is available for use. Please note that we have 3 cats that will remain on the property but can be limited to the garden. A guardian will come by to feed the cats and take care of the pool. The 2nd floor has 5 large bedrooms all with their en-suite bathrooms, as well as a fully equipped laundry room. The Master Suite is air-conditioned and has a large double-bed, private bathroom with an Italian walk-in shower, independent toilet and a large dressing room. Bedroom 1 has a double-bed (possibility of adding a single), built-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with shower and independent toilet. Bedroom 2 has a double-bed (possibility of adding a single), built-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with bath/shower and independent toilet. Bedroom 3 has two single beds, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with bath/shower and WC. Bedroom 4 has a double-bed (possibility of adding a single, or an inflatable double for children), wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with shower and independent toilet. The laundry room has a 12kg washing machine, tumble dryer, clotheshorse, iron and ironing board. Washing products provided. With a direct access from the courtyard, the loft-style apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, and a mezzanine bedroom with a double-bed. The 2 sofas in the living area have pull-out double beds. Adjacent to the apartment is a laundry room with washing machine, clotheshorse, iron and ironing board, and an independent bedroom, with a double-bed. The courtyard with its banana trees and a large ornamental vase, offers an alternative location for dining and access to various outbuildings. 2 iron tables are available for use there. All bed linen, towels (bathroom and pool), table linen are provided, please bring beach towels. Mid-week house-cleaning is included. Optional beds available that could be added in any of the double rooms are: 3 singles, 2 inflatable double beds, baby/toddler cot and travel cot Lasalle is located in the Emerald Valley, known as such due to its lush greenness, thanks to the 7 local water sources, of which the Salendrinque which runs through the village. Lasalle benefits from an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. In the summer the temperatures can easily reach the mid to high 30°C, but thanks to the surrounding mountains, the temperature drops at night, making it comfortable to sleep. The river is just a 2-minute walk from the house. A gate at the bottom of the garden gives easy access to the park, river, tennis courts and stadium all available for your use. In the heat of the summer the river also offers a refreshing change for swimming. Around Lasalle are numerous national hiking paths for those that love the out-of-doors. Other local activities include: - canoeing in the Hérault or Ardeche, - canyoning St. Jean du Gard, - tree climbing at Forest Parc near Bagard or Le Grand Bois near St. Ambroix - karting, Pôle Mécanique Alès or Bouillargues - indoor and outdoor laser games Alès or Nîmes - bowling Alès - Steam train and Bambouserie in Anduze - Numerous amazing caves to explore in both the Gard and the Hérault Just over an hour from Lasalle are numerous beaches, La Grande Motte, Grau le Roi, as well as jet-ski, banana boats and other water sports. Lasalle has a traditional Provencal market every Monday from 7am until 1pm. Other markets can be found locally throughout the week. Most commodities can be found within the village, including a very good grocery shop, often stocked with local produce, 3 bakers, an organic shop, laundry service, tea shop, paper & tobacco shop, chemist, hairdressers, several GP doctors, physiotherapist, osteopath, nurses, local artisan shops (pottery), 2 bars, various restaurants, pizza, mobile butcher 5 days per week, post office, ATM, various places of worship. Many historical visits can be found within driving distance of Lasalle with a particular Roman influence. The Medieval town of Sauve is only 20 minutes away. Nîmes and Arles are Roman cities with lots of history. The Nîmes Amphitheatre is often used for concerts during the summer, and bull fighting Feria in Spring and Autumn. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles from 1888 to 1889 and produced many paintings while there.