Description La Jolie Terrasse: Montpellier

Relax with a glass of wine amongst the lush foliage in this home's pretty garden. Inside, you'll find more verdant plants, as well as paintings and statues lending an air of elegance to this apartment. If you don't fancy eating out, whip up a tasty cassoulet in the modern, grey-hued kitchen. This place is the perfect retreat for a couple, a solo traveller or even a business professional.

Popular attractions nearby include Montpellier Cathedral of Saint Peter a short stroll away, as well as La Volière, Montpellier's zoo and the Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier, a beautiful historic botanical garden and arboretum. Also close by is the Promenade du Peyrou, one of the city's favourite meeting points, where you can admire the fabulous views, including the Aqueduc Saint-Clément and Les Arceaux area.

Home truths:
*There's only air conditioning in the living room
*The bed is two singles together to form a double
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*If you're travelling by plane, Montpellier - Mediterranee is the nearest airport