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TERRACE, COURTYARD , GARDEN. Near Pezenas, Beziers, Agde, Montpellier. Abbey, Shops in village. Price is for Studio £130 $250 €190 £200 $380 €290 £270 $510 €390 St Thibery near Pezenas Bed and Breakfast. 5 rooms with ensuite bathrooms . TERRACE, COURTYARD , GARDEN. Near Pezenas, Beziers, Agde, Montpellier. Abbey, Shops in village. From € 40 From € 40 From € 40 L'Olivette Caunes Minervois Sleeps 8. MAIN HOUSE + APARTMENT. TERRACE, SWIMMING POOL , GARDEN. Near Minerve, Olonzac, Narbonne, Carcassonne. Abbeye, Castels of Lastours, Restaurants, Shops in village £595 $1,025 €875 £645 $1,110 €645 £850 $1,465 €850 Chateau Cesseras Nr Olonzac Sleeps 8. TERRACE, CHATEAU BUILT IN CATHAR TIMES. Near Minerve, Olonzac, Narbonne, Carcassonne. Café Bar in village £250 $435 €370 £300 $520 €445 £450 $780 €665 Les Amandiers nr Clermont L'Herault Sleeps 2. APARTMENT WITH 2 TERRACES, SWIMMING POOL. 2 kms from Clermont L'Herault (shops, restaurants, etc). Lake swimming - Lac du Salagou. £210 $365 €310 £325 $565 €480 £375 $655 €555 Maison de Famille Ile d'Oleron Sleeps 8. WALK TO BEACH, RESTAURENTS, MARINA. ILE D'OLERON. Savage beaches, nature, nr La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Cognac, Charente Maritime. £440 $760 €650 £440 $760 €650 £540 $940 €800 Haute Maison la Caunette Sleeps 4. BALCONY, GREAT VIEWS OF VINEYARDS AND GARRIGUE. Near Minerve, Narbonne, Beziers and Canal du Midi. 35mn to Med. £155 $275 €230 £245 $430 €360 £285 $500 €420 La Recampado nr Aix en Provence Sleeps 4. SWIMMING POOL. LARGE GARDEN. Nr Aix en Provence, Cabries, Marseilles (15 mins to airport). 30 mins to Mediterranean £440 $765 €650 £440 $765 €650 £810 $1,410 €1,200 Poussines , Nr Carcassonne Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL. WALK TO RESTAURANT / BAR. In Minervois, nr Carcassonne, Narbonne. 30 mins Mediterranean beaches £1,150 $2,000 €1,700 £1,150 $2,000 €1,700 £1,750 $3,045 €2,590 Villa Midi Ventenac Sleeps 8 + Baby. SWIMMING POOL, PATIO, LOOKS ON CANAL DU MIDI. Near Narbonne, Beziers. 2 restaurants/cafés & wine cave 5 min walk £350 $620 €515 £490 $870 €720 £1,090 $1,935 €1,560 Les Aubes, Drome Provence Sleeps 11. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi. 5 bedrooms all ensuite bathrooms. 15 mins 18 hole course. Near Montelimar, Orange, Avignon. £950 $1,670 €1,400 £950 $1,670 €1,400 £2,200 $3,870 €3,240 Villa Los Pinos, Argeliers Sleeps 6 + Baby. Swimming pool. Private not overlooked. Village has restaurant, café, shops. 45 mins Med. and Carcassonne (airport) £450 $790 €660 £500 $880 €735 £875 $1,535 €1,285 Argens - La Cave, nr Olonzac Bed and Breakfast. 5 rooms with suite bathrooms. 300 m from Canal du Midi, Garden, Fine dining. Close to Olonzac, Lezignan, Minervois. Owner runs separate restaurant on canal. From € 40 From € 40 From € 40 Ancien Four, La Liviniere Sleeps 6. SUNNY TERRACE, IN WELL KNOWN WINE VILLAGE. 35 mins Carcassonne, lake swimming nearby. In Minervois, nr Caunes Abbey & Minerve. ASK £250 $470 €355 £325 $610 €465 Maison Poilhes Poilhes Sleeps 4. WITH GARDEN, ON CANAL DU MIDI, WALK TO RESTAURANTS. 15 mins Beziers, 20 mins Mediterranean £305 $525 €450 £325 $555 €475 £355 $615 €525 Cote de Lavande, Villespassans Sleeps 2-3. . TERRACE WITH VIEWS OVER VINEYARDS . 30 mins Med. Near Minerve, St Chinian, Lovely walks, vineyards. £300 $515 €440 £300 $515 €440 £350 $600 €515 Jardin Secret St Thibery Sleeps 5. SECRET GARDEN . 15 mins to Med beaches. Pretty village with shops. Close to Agde, Pezenas (antiques, flea market) £250 $382 €382 £300 $458 €458 £410 $625 €625 St Laurent nr Lagrasse Sleeps 8. Two Apartments. SWIMMING POOL, LARGE GARDEN. Village with amenities, near Fontfroide, Lagrasse, Lezignan, Narbonne. In Corbieres, Aude £300 $466 €480 £450 $700 €720 £850 $1,322 €1,360 Paradis Retrouvé Trausse Sleeps 8. Near Carcassonne. COUNTRY HOUSE, SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE PARK . Village with amenities - restaurant/bar. Nr Caunes (Abbey). In Minervois. n/a £1,160 $1,655 €1,900 £1,410 $2,005 €2,300 Chateau Marcel Cesseras Sleeps 6. Three Apartments. SWIMMING POOL. ROOF TERRACE. Quality interiors. Walk to village café/bar; near to Minerve, Canal du Midi. Pretty village surrounded by vineyards. £240 $460 €350 £240 $460 €350 £520 $990 €750 Ancien Maison nr Olargues Sleeps 5-6. Terrace, SWIMMING POOL, quiet hamlet. Near Olargues, St Pons, Gorges d'Heric; restaurant, shops in near village, spectacular scenery around. £300 $530 €445 £500 $885 €740 £675 $1,190 €995 Canebieres, nr St Cezaire, Provence Sleeps 8. House with SWIMMING POOL, 18 acre estate, pretty location, private, idyllic, river swimming, walks. Near St Cezaire, Mons, Grasse. 45 mins to Nice airport £832 $1,209 €1,350 £1,109 $1,612 €1,800 £1,509 $2,195 €2,450 Villa Claudia, Nice Cote d'Azur Sleeps 2 - 4. TERRACE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS, WALK TO BEACH. CENTRAL NICE. On Cote d'Azur . £280 $450 €400 £350 $560 €500 £420 $670 €600 Cailloux d'Or, Fitou Sleeps 5. SECLUDED PRIVATE GARDEN, 10 MINS TO BEACHES, WALK TO RESTAURANTS. NEAR LA FRANQUI, PERPIGNAN. Glorious beaches nearby! £335 $565 €480 £420 $705 €600 £590 $990 €840 Villa Bonheur Nice , Cote d'Azur Sleeps 5 + cot. Apartment with sea view, central Nice . All amenities, in 1800's villa, with gardens. Short walk to museums, Promenade des Anglais, port, chateau, medieval city. £425 $632 €650 £520 $780 €800 £620 $925 €950 Adorable Argeliers Sleeps 6. Garden . Restaurants, Canal du Midi, RIVER SWIMMING & POOL IN NEARBY VILLAGES. NEAR NARBONNE, MINERVE. 30 MINS TO MED BEACHES £300 $530 €450 £300 $530 €450 £470 $825 €700 Maison de Rey Near Figeac, Lot Sleeps 8-10. SWIMMING POOL and gated large garden. Near Figeac, and Cahors, Lot. In beautiful Parc Naturel Regional des Causses du Quercy. £550 $865 €870 £1,250 $1,975 €1,970 Le Castel Enchanté, nr Carcassonne Sleeps 12. SWIMMING POOL, SUPERB VIEWS. 15 mins Carcassonne. 45 mins Mediterranean beaches. Easy access to Autoroute. £500 $905 €740 £500 $905 €740 £1,250 $2,260 €1,850 Montblanc nr Pezenas, Agde Bed and Breakfast (Dinner also available) . GARDEN, TERRACE. Nr Beziers, Pezenas, Agde . 20 mins Med beaches. Rate shown is for a double sharing a bathroom. (also doubles with ensuite bathroom available) 30 euros a night 30 euros a night 30 euros a night Villa Saint Genies Saint Genis de Fontedit Sleeps 9. SWIMMING POOL, LARGE GARDEN. Walk to cafés, shops. Nr Beziers, Pezenas , 20 mins Med beaches. £513 $945 €770 £587 $1,080 €880 £1,133 $2,085 €1,700 Chateau Terre Blanche Chalabre Gendarmerie. Sleeps 4 - 5. SWIMMING POOL. Near Limoux, Carcassonne. Shops in village. View of Pyreneees. La Tour. Sleeps 2 + 1 child also available for less rental £510 $880 €750 £510 $880 €750 £610 $1,015 €890 Les Rossignols La Croisade Sleeps 4- 6. GARDEN, PRIVATE COURTYARD, WALK TO FINE RESTAURANT ON CANAL DU MIDI . Nr Ouveillan, Capestang, Beziers, Narbonne. £200 $320 €280 £300 $480 €420 £420 $670 €585 Aire d'Aigle nr Carcassonne Sleeps 12. SWIMMING POOL , tennis court, garden, view, estate. Hill top villa, with seperate house addition, stunning views, near Carcassonne . Private and exclusive £750 $1,350 €1,120 £1,000 $1,800 €1,490 £2,350 $4,230 €3,500 Maison de Pierre Pezenas Sleeps 2 - 4. IN PEZENAS - MARKET, RESTAURANTS, ANTIQUE STORES. 15 MINS TO BEACHES Near Montpellier, Cap d'Agde, Beziers, Sete. £220 $390 €325 £270 $480 €400 £440 $780 €650 Frederic nr Meze Sleeps 6-8 or 14 (adjoining house) SWIMMING POOL. TERRACE . 2 other rentals on Domaine. Nr Marseillan, Meze, Cap d'Agde, Sete, Montpellier, Pezenas, Beziers. £385 $720 €550 £490 $915 €700 £1,120 $2,095 €1,600 Le Chai, nr St Guilhem le Desert Sleeps 2. GARDEN, TERRACE, VIEWS. 5 minutes river swimming, 10 mins Abbey / Caves . Near Gignac, Montpeyroux, Pezenas. €360 $470 £250 €360 $470 £250 €475 $620 £330 Villa Emilu Portiragnes Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE. 5 minutes to Med Beach, 10 mins Beziers . In village with shops, walk to get croissants! €420 $555 £295 €420 $555 £295 €630 $840 £445 Acero Rosso nr Lake Garda, Italy Sleeps 2 + 2 children or 1 adult. Terrace, stunning views. Walk to restaurants - great mountain air. Near Brescia, Lake Garda, Milan, Italy. £335 $595 €500 £335 $595 €500 £400 $715 €600 Bel Air Near Marseillan Sleeps 6 (or 20 in 3 houses). Rental in chateau setting. SWIMMING POOL . 2 other rentals on domaine also available. Lovely views on Etang de Thau, Near Sete, Cap d'Agde, near Montpellier & Beziers. £490 $915 €700 £700 $1,310 €1,000 £1,120 $2,095 €1,600 Le Riou Near Revel Sleeps 4. Garden . Apartment. Near Revel, Carcassonne, Albi, 4kms to Revel with market, furniture industy 14-18th century buildings. £160 $275 €230 £230 $400 €335 £260 $460 €385 Villa Mandalay Salleles d'Aude Sleeps 6. GARDEN, SWIMMING POOL. On Canal de la Robine. Walk to Roman pottery museum. Restaurants in village. Near Narbonne. 30 mins to Med ask £500 $784 €800 £880 $1,372 €1,400 Chateau Lupin nr Revel, Castres Sleeps 14. Swimming Pool . Park. Pigeonnier. In Lauragais - near Revel, Castres, Lavaur, Gaillac, Albi. 45 mins Carcassonne, Toulouse £3,220 $5,380 €4,600 £3,220 $5,380 €4,600 Violgues, nr Olargues, Gorges d'Heric Sleeps 10. GARDEN, ORCHARD, TERRACE, VIEWS . Near pretty village of Olargues in Orb river valley. Walking, canoeing, swimming in river. Gorges d'Heric and Roquebrun nearby. £280 $530 €400 £350 $660 €500 £400 $755 €570 Le Castel Enchanté, nr Carcassonne Bed and Breakfast. 6 rooms. SWIMMING POOL, SUPERB VIEWS. 15 mins Carcassonne. 45 mins Mediterranean beaches. Easy access to Autoroute. From € 50 From € 50 From € 50 Azillanet, nr Olonzac Sleeps 7. TERRACE, NEAR MINERVOIS, SWIMMING 5 MINS. Village with shops, well known wine. Near Narbonne, Carcassonne. Great market Olonzac. £215 $400 €320 £270 $500 €400 £375 $690 €550 Domaine St Pierre de Trapel Carcassonne 4 bedroom suites. Sleeps 2 - 4. SWIMMING POOL. PARK. BED AND BREAKFAST From 81 euros per nt. Day and Week rates. Deluxe accommodation. Rates shown are one week for lowest priced bedroom suite. Cycle to Carcassonne. £350 $539 €538.65 £350 $539 €538.65 £350 $539 €538.65 La Maison Joyaux Valros Sleeps 9. Terrace . Near Pezenas. 20 mins to Med. Restaurant short walk. Near Beziers (shops, history), Pezeaas (antique shops, Moliere home) £470 $900 €675 £470 $900 €675 £730 $1,400 €1,050 Hotel de Vigniamont Pezenas 2 bedrooms, 3 bedroom suites. ROOF TERRACE, COURTYARD - FOUNTAIN. Chambres d'hotes, Bed and Breakfast . 17th C mansion lovingly restored. Near shops, antique stores, market. 20 mins to Med. €70 a night €70 a night €90 a night Au Pont Romain Caunes Minervois 4 Apartments. Sleeps 2 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, LARGE GARDEN. Very good facilities, views. Near Carcassonne. Restaurants, Abbey in village. Price is for apartment sleeping 4 (price is less for 2 persons) €325 $425 £230 €475 $620 £335 €600 $750 £405 Villa Chiapella Maureillas Sleeps 4 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, VIEWS OF CANIGOU. Near Ceret, Collioure, Spanish border. Plenty of shops and restaurants in village £380 $710 €545 £515 $960 €735 £910 $1,700 €1,300 Le Pallier Olargues Sleeps 5. LOVELY HOUSE WITH GARDEN. Walk to restaurants, cafes, shops. Nr St Pons, St Chinian, Gorges d'Heric, Bedarieux. £280 $480 €400 £280 $480 €400 £364 $625 €520 Le Clos Gruissan Plage Sleeps 8. VILLA WITH VIEWS OF MED. SWIMMING POOL. Gruissan Plage, near Narbonne. Walk to beach, shops, restaurants. £470 $825 €690 £810 $1,435 €1,200 £1,320 $2,330 €1,950 Gloriettes & Aldebaran Villeneuve les Beziers Sleeps 6 (house). Sleeps 3 (boat). Pretty house. BOAT MOORED ON CANAL DU MIDI. House boat rental and House rental. Nr Beziers. . 10 mins to Mediterranean beaches. Price is same for boat or house £275 $500 €410 £275 $500 €410 £425 $780 € 635 The Tall House St Thibery Sleeps 6-9. PATIO GARDEN. 15 MINS TO MED. In village with cafés/bars, shops. Abbey church. Near Pezenas (market, antiques), Montpellier, Beziers £200 $280 €325 £350 $490 €570 £500 $700 €815 Le Castellou Pierrerue Sleeps 2. Terrace with view. Near St Chinian (shops, market, restaurants) and Roquebrun. 20 mins to Beziers. £95 $165 €140 £125 $220 €185 £195 $345 €285 Moulin de Perdrix, nr Montpellier Sleeps 6. MAS WITH SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, 5 MINS GOLF COURSE. Nr Petite Camargue, Nimes, Montpellier. 15 mins to Meditteranean Beaches £735 $1,315 €1.080 £990 $1,780 €1,460 £1,345 $2,410 €1,980 Gabachou, Bram, nr Carcassonne 2 Gites - sleeps 2 & 4. FARMHOUSE ON CANAL DU MIDI. GARDEN. VILLAGE WITH RESTAURANTS. Nr Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Mirepoix, Lauragais. £200 $355 €290 £275 $490 €400 £400 $710 €585 Impasse des Selliers Pezenas Sleeps 2. SUNNY HOUSE. SHORT WALK TO MARKET, ANTIQUE SHOPS, RESTAURANTS. 20 MINS MED. IN PEZENAS . Near Montpellier, Beziers. £197 $358 €285 £228 $415 €330 £290 $610 €485 Juno , Villeneuve - les - Beziers Sleeps 4 + infant. TERRACE, NEAR CANAL DU MIDI AND MED (10 MINS). Bus service to Beziers and Railwat, Village with restaurant/café and all amenities. £155 $280 €230 £210 $380 €310 £380 $685 €560 Charming Poilhes Sleeps 2 - 4. Terrace . On Canal du Midi. Fine Restaurants in village. 20 mins to Med beaches, near Narbonne & Beziers £166 $260 €260 £215 $370 €315 £265 $455 €390 Cour du Moine Quarante Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL. Well furnished. Abbey town near Canal du Midi, Minervois. 30 mins to Med. Near Beziers, Narbonne £175 $330 €250 £175 $330 €250 £615 $1,165 €880 Belle Bize Bize Minervois Sleeps 6. Large rooftop terrace. Natural SWIMMING POOL!. Village has 3 restaurants, café bar, shops. 35 mins to Med £240 $465 €345 £340 $660 €490 £490 $950 €705 Maison de Grandmere Pouzols en Minervois Sleeps 4 + child. ROOF TERRACE. 5 MINS SWIMMING POOL. Near Minerve, Narbonne, Olonzac, Canal du Midi. . 35 mins Mediterranean beaches. 10 mins river swimming £220 $400 €320 £220 $400 €320 £295 $540 €430 Sans Souci Cebazan Sleeps 5. Private patio terrace. Near St Chinian, Beziers, Fontcaude Abbey. . Great walking. Walk across park to Patisserie. 25 mins Mediterranean beaches £200 $380 €285 £200 $380 €285 £280 $530 €400 Bijou Pezenas SLEEPS 4 . PEZENAS. SHORT WALK TO 32 RESTAURANTS, 7 BOULANGERIES, 8 COIFFEURS. CLASSIFIED "SUPERIOR VALUE" NR MONTPELLIER. £460 $790 €673 £480 $825 €703 £500 $860 €733 Eloi Merle Olonzac BED AND BREAKFAST. LARGE SWIMMING POOL - GARDEN . In Olonzac, Minervois region, nr Narbonne, Minerve, Beziers. Rate shown is for 1 or 2 persons sharing a room. 6 0 euros per night 6 0 euros per night 6 0 euros per night Eloi Merle Olonzac Adult couples only. 4 GITES. LARGE SWIMMING POOL - GARDEN . In Olonzac, Minervois region, nr Narbonne, Minerve, Beziers. £205 $350 €300 £205 $350 €300 £445 $760 €650 Maison Thomas Saint Chinian Sleeps 4 - 6. PRIVATE TERRACE. Walk to shops, restaurants, bars, 2 x weekly market. Near Beziers, Gorges d'Heric, Roquebrun. £140 $220 €200 £245 $380 €350 £315 $490 €450 La Madigne nr Olargues Sleeps 10. LARGE SWIMMING POOL, VIEWS. Nr Olargues, St Pons, Bedarieux . Explore Gorge d'Heric. Golf course near. £550 $870 €800 £550 $870 €800 £1,035 $1,635 €1,500 Le Forgeron Villeneuve Les Montreal Sleeps 4. COURTYARD GARDEN. CARCASSONNNE 15 MINS. Nr Bram, Fanjeaux, Montreal, Castelnaudary, Canal du Midi . Walk in sunflower fields £200 $315 €290 £225 $355 €330 £375 $590 €550 The Merchant's House Montagnac Sleeps 4. 15C MEDIEVAL HOUSE, ROOF TOP TERRACE / LOGGIA. NEAR PEZENAS, SETE, CAP D'AGDE. Walk to restos, bar. Nr Pezenas mkt, 20 mins Med £210 $390 €300 £315 $585 €450 £415 $770 €590 Extraordinary Guided Tours Languedoc GUIDED TOUR S AVAILABLE FROM YOUR RENTAL OR HOTEL 200 EUROS per day 200 EUROS per day 200 EUROS per day Cazo near St Chinian TWO HOUSES. Sleeps 4 & 5 + CHILD. TERRACE, GARDEN. In quiet hamlet, with vineyards around. Between St Chinian and Bize Minervois. £200 $385 €295 £270 $515 €395 £425 $810 €620 Terrasse du Soleil Peret Sleeps 4. ROOF TOP TERRACE, GLORIOUS VIEWS. NEAR CLERMONT L'HERAULT, PEZENAS. Swimming Lac du Salagou, antiques and mkt at Pezenas £215 $400 €305 £250 $465 €355 £375 $695 €535 Vineyard Vistas, nr St Guilhem le Desert Sleeps 2. Apartment. SWIMMING POOL. NEAR GIGNAC, ST GUILHEM LE DESERT, GIGNAC. Abbeys, walks, river swimming, canoeing. £250 $465 €355 £275 $510 €390 £360 $670 €515 Vignes et Olives , Portiragnes 2 house rentals. Each sleep 4 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, 3 MINS TO MED BEACHES. Nr Beziers, Canal du Midi, Narbonne, Cap d'Agde. £195 $300 €395 £195 $300 €395 £395 $670 €555 La Maison d'Oc nr Carcassonne Sleeps 4. PLUNGE POOL AND SWIMMING POOL. PRIVATE PARK. Garden. 5 mins to Carcassonne, Canal du Midi. Views of vineyards, woods. £360 $560 €533 £535 $840 €800 £665 $1,040 €990 Arbousier near St Chinian Sleeps 8. SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE, GARDEN. Near St Chinian, Beziers. Stunning views. £750 $1,325 €1,110 £850 $1,500 €1,255 £1,450 $2,560 €2,145 Anges Gardiens Villeneuve Les Beziers 2 doubles, 2 twin rooms. Bed and Breakfast. 10 mins to Med . Bustling village (Market, flea market, shops). Restaurants. 5 mins Beziers (bus public transport). 55 Euros p.d. 55 Euros p.d. 55 Euros p.d. La Cave Near St Chinian Sleeps 8. SWIMMING POOL, garden. Near St Chinian (Restaurants, shops, large market). 35 mins to Mediterranean £460 $810 €680 £860 $1,520 €1,270 £1,440 $2,545 €2,130 Casa Secreto Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 6. House rental with cloister garden and terrace with great views. 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Walk to bar, bistro, shops. Near St Guilhem le Desert (Abbey), Clermont L'Herault, Grotte de Clamouse, Aniane. £250 $440 €370 £300 $525 €440 £380 $670 €560 Villajessie Near Narbonne Sleeps 4 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE . Walk to wine cave, & fish and chipeteria. Restaurants, Canal du Midi. 10 mins Narbonne, 20 mins Med beaches. £375 $690 €550 £445 $815 €650 £585 $1,065 €850 Roquebrun Les Hirondelles Sleeps 6. LARGE TERRACE, RIVER VIEWS . Walk to restaurants, river swimming, baker, café. "Nice" of Languedoc. Microclimate. £215 $395 €315 £270 $495 €395 £440 $805 €640 La Roseraie, Villeneuve-Les-Beziers Sleeps 6. 10 MINS TO MED BEACHES. COURTYARD. Village Restaurants. Bus service to Beziers (railway, market, cathedral, shops). Also nr to Cap d'Agde, Pezenas. £210 $400 €300 £210 $400 €300 £455 $860 €650 Chateau Saint Charles nr St Felix Lauragais Sleeps 10. CHATEAU, SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE PARK, SAUNA. Nr Toulouse, Revel, Villefranche de Lauragais, Carcassonne, Canal du Midi, Montagne Noire,. Rate shown is 1 wk of 2 wks bkg. £3,220 $5,425 €4,600 £3,220 $5,425 €4,600 Le Nid, Assignan Sleeps 4. ROMANTIC HOUSE IN PRETTY VILLAGE SURROUNDED BY VINEYARDS. Nr Saint Chinian, the Minervois, Beziers. £150 $265 €220 £195 $345 €290 £275 $485 €410 Lamarque, Gascony Sleeps 6 +   SWIMMING POOL. GARDENS. COURTYARD . Nr Agen, between Bordeaux, Toulouse. Armagnac counrty. Gers. £560 $1,000 €800 £690 $1,235 €990 £1,155 $2,060 €1,650 Bellaire, Cadaques Spain Sleeps 2 - 4. STUDIO APARTMENT - 2 MINS WALK TO BEACH, RESTAURANTS, BARS. Salvador Dali's home nearby. Swimming, diving, walking in National park! Stunning! 2 Bicycles provided. Just across the border from France. £305 $515 €450 £425 $720 €625 £550 $920 €800 Casa Blue Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 4. CADAQUES, SPAIN. ARTIST'S HOUSE, TERRACE, SEA VIEWS . Village with art galleries, restairamts, bars. Salvador Dali's house 10 minutes walk. £300 $550 €440 £490 $820 €700 £770 $1,285 €1,100 Fou Chantant St Chinian Sleeps 4 + 2 children. Childhood home of Charles Trenet. ROOF TERRACE. WALK TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, MARKET . Nr Beziers, Roquebrun. River swimming, and canoeing. £275 $520 €400 £350 $665 €510 £450 $850 €650 Ciel Chateau , Sete Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL. GARDENS. SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF SETE AND MEDITERRANEAN. Magnificent house . Restaurants, museums, shops in Sete. Beaches 5 minutes. £2,835 $4,035 €4,600 Jessica Ste Valiere Sleeps 6 + Baby. SWIMMING POOL. GARDEN. Nr Canal du Midi, Narbonne, Minerve, Beziers. Walk to restaurant. 30 mins to Mediterranean £375 $605 €560 £525 $850 €785 £1,050 $1,695 €1,570 Maison Pezenas Pezenas Sleeps 4-6. Galleries, Antique stores, market. IN PEZENAS 20 Mins to Med. Near Beziers, Montpellier. See: Valmagne (Abbey) £240 $420 €345 £275 $475 €390 £380 $670 €545 Abbaye Valiere Ste Valiere Sleeps 6. ROOF TERRACE, STUNNING VIEWS . Restaurants nearby. Nr Minervois, Canal du Midi, Olonzac, Minerve, Narbonne, Lezignan. £340 $630 €500 £405 $750 €600 £580 $1,070 €850 Les Hirondelles Siran Sleeps 3. VILLAGE HOUSE, ROOF TERRACE (PRIVATE, NOT OVERLOOKED) . Walk to restaurant, shops. Excellent Siran wine. 5 kms Lake swimming. 30 mins Carcassonne. £195 $360 €280 £240 $450 €350 Le Rabelais Narbonne Sleeps 2. APARTMENT IN NARBONNE . Walk to restaurants, shops, markets. Ideal base for house hunting, 10 mins med beaches. Abbeys, roman roads, art galleries to discover. £140 $255 €200 £140 $255 €200 £140 $255 €200 La Serre aux Vignes Oupia Sleeps 9. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, TERRACE . Walk to restaurant, buy well known local wine. Nr Minervois, Canal du Midi, Olonzac, Narbonne, Lezignan. £500 $885 €735 £600 $1,062 €882 £1,300 $2,301 €1,911 Pech des Moulins Gruissan Sleeps 5 + child. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, WALK TO BEACHES, MARINA. In Gruissan, nr Narbonne, on the Mediterranean £125 $200 €180 £185 $295 €265 £945 $ 1,710 € 1,400 La Caunette Nr Minerve Sleeps 7. SWIMMING POOL, STUNNING VIEWS . Walk to Restaurants, shop. Near Cathar village of Minerve. Close to Narbonne, Olonzac, Minervois, St Chinian wine areas. Circulade villages. £500 $885 €735 £600 $1,062 €882 £800 $1,416 €1,176 Domaine du Lac Villa Nr Beziers Sleeps 6. GOLF, SWIMMING POOL, 20 MINS MED BEACHES . St Thomas golf and country club - walk to restaurant, facilities. 20 Mins Beziers, Pezenas, Agde. £325 $620 €475 £475 $905 €700 £795 $1,520 €1,170 Domaine du Lac Villa Nr Beziers Sleeps 8. BALCONY, GOLF, SWIMMING POOL, 20 MINS MED BEACHES . St Thomas golf and country club - walk to restaurant, facilities. 20 Mins Beziers, Pezenas, Agde. £425 $810 €620 £625 $1,190 €915 £1,000 $1,905 €1,465 Chez B Carcassonne Sleeps 6. BALCONIES, LARGE GARAGE - OFF STREET PARKING . Walk to Medieval castle, railway station. 3 kms airport. Quiet street. Walk to restaurants, shops, market. £250 $475 €365 £300 $575 €440 £400 $765 €590 La Maison de Julie La Force BED AND BREAKFAST. (Rooms for 1 -4). GARDEN . NEAR CARCASSONNE (20 MINS), TOULOUSE. Lovely house. Apt with kitchen for 2 can be rented by week 390 euros. €40 p.n. $50 p.n. £27 p.n. €40 p.n. $50 p.n. £27 p.n. €40 p.n. $50 p.n. £27 p.n. La Huppe Aigne Sleeps 4. TERRACE . In circulade village - walk to recommended restaurant. In Minervois, good local wines; near Minerve, Olonzac, Narbonne, Canal du Midi. £240 $450 €350 £240 $450 €350 £275 $515 €400 Le Pin Sucré nr Capestang Sleeps 8. SWIMMING POOL. ON WINE DOMAINE, GARDEN, WALK TO CANAL DU MIDI RESTAURANT. Nr Beziers, Narbonne. 30 mins to Mediterranean £480 $915 €700 £620 $1,180 €900 £825 $1,570 €1,200 Bamboo, Ventenac Minervois Sleeps 7   COUNTRY HOUSE. FORMAL & BAMBOO GARDEN . 2 restaurants in village. On Canal du Midi. 30 Mins Narbonne (shops, cath, market, sights, beaches near) £650 $990 €1,025 £800 $1,220 €1,250 £950 $1,450 €1,500 Casa None nr Lake Garda, Italy Sleeps 6 + Baby. Terrace, grounds, stunning views. Walk in the mountains. Near Brescia, Milan, Verona. Former Nunnery. £700 $1,170 €1,000 £840 $1,400 €1,200 Ferme du Ciel nr Carcassonne Sleeps 8 - 14. FARMHOUSE WITH POOL. FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4 "FRENCH LEAVE" (JOHN BURTON RACE). 35 mins Carcassonne, Toulouse. Stunning views, traditional interior. £1,050 $1,675 €1,500 £1,210 $1,925 €1,725 £1,610 $2,570 €2,300 Ashi No Yakata Chateau nr Carcassonne Sleeps 8 - 10. CHATEAU, ZEN GARDENS, SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE PARK. 25 mins Carcassonne. 5 min easy access to autoroute to Toulouse (55 mins). Nr Castelnaudary. £1,810 $3,200 €2,700 £2,585 $4,570 €3,850 £3,185 $5,635 €4,750 Garrigue Villepassans Sleeps 4 - 5 + baby. GARDEN, HILL VILLAGE. Near Minerve, St Chinian. Great views of Pyrenees, Mediterranean - vineyard walks, potent wines!. £170 $300 €240 £225 $400 €320 £350 $625 €500 L'Enclos St Valiere Apartments - Sleep 2-8. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. SWIMMING POOL 30 mins Med & Narbonne (shops, sights), Minerve (galleries, views). (Rates shown for 1 bed apt) £150 $230 €230 £250 $380 €380 £360 $550 €550 Oliveres, Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 2-4. Apartment rental with great window view. Restaurants and beach minutes away. Fishing village where Dali and Picasso lived . Ideal for a get a way to Spain to soak in the sun. Nr Barcelona, Perpignan, France £370 $700 €530 £455 $860 €650 £580 $1,090 €825 Domaine de la Fontaine, nr Beziers Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL. WALK TO RESTAURANTS. ON CANAL DU MIDI. Nr Beziers, Narbonne. 20 mins to Mediterranean £305 $540 €450 £585 $1,035 €865 £1,080 $1,910 €1,600 Le Cerf Gris Moux Sleeps 12. SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE WALLED GARDEN. MAISON DE MAITRE. Nr Lagrasse, Lezignan, Carcassonne, Corbieres. £1,260 $2,250 €1,800 £1,400 $2,500 €2,000 Picpoul nr Cap d'Agde Sleeps 4- 6 or (14 with swimming pool and adjoining house) TERRACE . 2 other rentals on Domaine. Nr Marseillan, Meze, Cap d'Agde, Sete, Montpellier, Pezenas, Beziers. £280 $ 525 € 400 £340 $ 645 € 500 £445 $835 €650 Auberge du Puget Nr Carcassonne & Mirepoix Sleeps 2 - 8. BED & BREAKFAST. SWIMMING POOL. RESTAURANT. GARDEN. VIEWS. Near Bram, Fanjeaux, Mirepoix, Carcassonne. Day (54 euros), Weekly rates show Apt suite(+ breakfast) for 2-3 pers £350 $625 €500 £350 $625 €500 £350 $625 €500 Maison du Midi La Redorte Sleeps 7 - 9. ROOF GARDEN. LIVELY VILLAGE ON CANAL DU MIDI. 25 mins Carcassonne. Walk to estaurants, cafés. Near abbey in Caunes, castles in Lastours, wines of Minervois. ask £300 $470 €430 £350 $550 €500 Maison D'Etre , Paraza Sleeps 8.   SWIMMING POOL. 2 restaurants in village on Canal du Midi . 30 Mins Narbonne (shops, cath, market, sights, beaches near) ask £800 $1,170 €1,170 £1,100 $1,990 €1,620 St Joseph, Near Beziers Sleeps 2. Terrace. Surrounded by vineyards. Gourmand restauant 5 mins, Beziers- 15 mins - Market, shops, museus, close to Med beaches £235 $375 €350 £235 $375 €350 £270 $430 €400 2 apartment house, Ibiza, Spain House available for monthly rental (3 months minimum). 2 apartments. Sleeps 4 - 6. Pretty house in old town. Roof terrace (Apt 2). Near restaurants, marina, dance clubs, cathedral, castle, great sandy beaches, views. Balearic Islands. Rates are for one week - prorated from 1 month rental £340 $550 €500 £340 $550 €500 £340 $550 €500 Acanthus, St Chinian Sleeps 4. Balcony. Bustling village (Market). SWIMMING POOL in village . Restaurants. 25 mins Beziers (shops, museums, cath). £165 $275 €230 £210 $360 €300 £295 $500 €420 Anise Fleury d'Aude Sleeps 6. 5 MINUTES TO BEACHES. TERRACE. Restaurants , shops near, 12 wine caves in village. Near Narbonne, Beziers. £205 $320 €305 £340 $575 €490 £510 $800 €760 Belleza Salvaje Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 4 - 6. Exclusive house rental private estate, national park surround, stunning views of Mediterranean. Deluxe interior, garden, lawns. 15 mins drive from Cadaques. No other properties can be seen from house. Secluded! Maid and gardener at house daily. £1,050 $1,875 €1,500 £1,050 $1,875 €1,500 £1,575 $2,812 €2,250 La Serpent near Limoux Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL . Garden. Idyllic village wonderful views. Near Limoux, Rennes Le Chateau (fabled hidden treasures, "da vinci code" ), and Carcassonne. £530 $875 €763 £530 $875 €763 £835 $1,575 €1,220 Lieu Delice, Roquebrun Sleeps 6. IN ROQUEBRUN -"LITTLE NICE" - BALCONY. Beautiful village on river Orb - river swimming, canoeing. Exceptional Mediterranean garden, restaurants. Nr St Chinian, Beziers. 35 mins beaches. £275 $515 €400 £345 $645 €500 £410 $775 €600 La Porte de Carcassonne Sleeps 4. COURTYARD. IN CARCASSONNE, walk to medieval castle cité, Canal du Midi. Walk to restaurants, shops, markets. £300 $565 €425 £325 $610 €460 £450 $845 €640 Maison des Cuves Poilhes Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL . Restaurants near. Canal du Midi. 20 mins to Med beaches, near Narbonne & Beziers £450 $840 €640 £625 $1,170 €890 £850 $1,585 €1,210 Estival - House Ste Valiere Sleeps 6-7. SWIMMING POOL. RESTAURANT IN VILLAGE. 55 mins Carcassonne. 30 mins Mediterranean. Nr Canal du Midi, Narbonne. Also Cottage - costs less - sleeps 4-5 £250 $485 €360 £375 $730 €545 £650 $1,265 €940 Estival - Studio Ste Valiere Sleeps 2-3. SWIMMING POOL. RESTAURANT IN VILLAGE. 55 mins Carcassonne. 30 mins Mediterranean. Nr Canal du Midi, Narbonne £100 $195 €145 £150 $290 €215 £350 $680 €505 Croix de Courtigues Sigean Sleeps 6 + Baby. SWIMMING POOL, SECLUDED WITH VIEWS, ROMAN SPRING 10 mins Mediterranean sea. Near Narbonne, Perpignan £655 $1,100 €940 £655 $1,100 €940 £1,230 $2,060 €1,760 Couvent des Ursulines Pezenas 4 APARTMENTS - EACH SLEEP 6. SWIMMING POOL. TERRACE. GARDEN. In Pezenas - Antiques, mkt, shops. 20 Mins Med beaches. Nr Montpellier and Beziers. In low season can be rented for 2 or 3 days. £280 $525 €400 £650 $1,225 €930 £910 $1,710 €1,300 La Placette Bizanet Sleeps 4. R00F TERRACE. Shops in village. Nr Narbonne, Lagrasse, Fontfroide Abbey. 25 mins to Med beaches. £275 $505 €420 £310 $565 €470 £410 $745 €620 Coccinelles La Force Sleeps 7 + Baby. 2 TERRACE GARDENS. VIEW . Lovely village, nr Bram, Fanjeaux, Carcassonne, Canal du Midi. ask £295 $540 €450 £495 $910 €750 Beau Trois Bize Minervois Sleeps 4. GARDEN, NATURAL SWIMMING POOL, WALK TO RESTAURANTS . Pretty village, nr Minerve, Canal du Midi, with river. Nr Narbonne, 35 mins Med. £270 $530 €400 £270 $800 €400 £535 $1,065 €800 Belle R oubia, Canal du Midi Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL. Walk to restaurant/cafe in village . Canal du Midi near Minerve. Narbonne (shops, market, museums, beaches close) £300 $480 €420 £550 $880 €770 £950 $1,520 €1,330 La Digue Saint Chinian Sleeps 6. GARDEN - 2 TERRACES. In Saint Chinian - short walk to market, restaurants, cafés/bars. River swimming, pool in village. Nr Beziers. £310 $550 €460 £445 $790 €660 £735 $1300 €1085 Cachette Tranquille Fraisse Sleeps 4. GARDEN - PATIO. 25 MINS TO BEACHES. In Corbieres. Near Sigean (animal reserve), & beaches at Leucate Plage & La Franqui. £275 $495 €410 £275 $495 €410 £330 $595 €495 Villa La Cascade Durban Corbieres Sleeps 6. HEATED SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE, GARDEN WITH VIEWS. Overlooking Durban Corbieres, 30 mins Med, Leucate, Narbonne. £679 $1,165 €1,000 £950 $1,630 €1,400 £1,290 $2,215 €1,900 Les Cigales , Pezenas Sleeps 2 + 1. BALCONY - IN CENTRE OF PEZENAS. Walk to market, shops, restaurants. 20 mins Cap d'Agde, Beziers. n/a £276 $520 €400 £310 $585 €450 Fanjeaux, nr Carcassonne Sleeps 6. TERRACE, VIEWS, WALK TO RESTAURANTS. IN PRETTY HILLSIDE VILLAGE, famous convent, home of St Dominic. 20 mins Carcassonne. £195 $310 €275 £195 $310 €275 £335 $530 €475 Abbaye Maison Caunes Minervois Sleeps 6. COURTYARD GARDEN, WALK TO RESTAURANTS, AND ABBEY . In Caunes Minervois, nr Carcassonne, Chateau Lastours, Vineyards . Pool and river swimming near. £345 $550 €535 £345 $550 €535 £345 $550 €535 2006 France Property Rentals (Costs for one week rental) Description. Check individual listings for price and season dates. Prices here are only approximate. Bed and Breakfast where noted. Low Season Mid Season High Season Look at more holiday rentals in France Languedoc Southwest France or in North France Or why not rent in Spain or Italy ? Interested in advertising? 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Welcome to Lightsite.net ENERGY STAR ® in the News What's going on with E NERGY S TAR ® in your community? Stay informed through stories from regional news clippings , energy newsbriefs from CON.WEB , and the U.S. EPA E NERGY S TAR ® News Room . NEWS ARTICLES CFL Sales Looking Bright, Even After Post-Energy Crisis Dip Customers Put a Spotlight on Energy Conservation Northwest Leads the Nation in Energy Savings Effort National Leader Whitman Accepts Charles H. Percy Award For the E NERGY S TAR ® Program E NERGY S TAR ® Helps America Keep Cool This Summer Regional News Clippings Each month the E NERGY S TAR ® Lighting Program features Northwest regional news stories about energy-efficiency from local papers. CFL Sales Looking Bright, Even After Post-Energy Crisis Dip Jim DiPeso for Con.Web Compact fluorescent lamps are holding on to an expanded beachhead in theresidential lighting market, even as recent sales have dipped from theirextraordinary high during the 2000-01 energy crisis, according to NorthwestEnergy Efficiency Alliance reports and industry observers. With energy off the front pages, ongoing consumer interest in reducingelectricity bills is likely to continue supporting CFL sales, the Alliancereported in a market evaluation study prepared by ECONorthwest in 2002. CFL bulb prices have fallen by about two-thirds since 1997, which isattracting more consumers, according to Costco, the region's leading CFL retailer. Increasing manufacturere interest in CFLs also is evident. CFLs, however, still account for a small share of the residential lightingmarket, and sustained high sales will be necessary to transform thehousehold lighting market, the market evaluation study reported. Even at the height of the energy crisis, with power shortages on the frontpages and a compact fluorescent discount coupon campaign in full swing, CFLsaccounted for only 11 percent of total Northwest light bulb sales, the studynoted. Fewer than 40 percent of households purchased even one CFL. Cost is still a significant barrier to expanded CFL sales. Quality alsoremains a concern, despite improvements "The product appears to be viable for some people for some applications,"said Ken Keating, Bonneville Power Administration market transformationcoordinator and Alliance board member. "Long term, there is still a lot moreenergy efficiency to be acquired in lighting. This is still a blip," Keatingsaid. Compact fluorescent market still small, but looking brighter. (Continuation from Home page) CFL Sales Down ... But Still Up Northwest sales of compact fluorescent bulbs are running at about 4 millionunits per year, said Marci Sanders, the Alliances residential lightingprogram coordinator. While sales have fallen from the estimated 6.7 millionsnapped up in the region during 2001, the volume is substantially higherthan the estimated 381,000 sold in 2000, according to Alliance figures. (Inaddition to the 6.7 million bulbs sold in 2001, utilities gave away anadditional 1.6 million that year, according to the market evaluation study.) The Alliance had expected 2002 CFL sales to reach 2.5 million, but an autumnbuying surge helped push the volume to 4 million, Sanders told the Allianceboard April 30. Northwest lighting sales typically rise in the fall, asdaylight noticeably diminishes. In addition, a national Energy Star CFLpromotion, Change a Light, was in full swing, Sanders said. Since 1997 the Alliance has sponsored a residential lighting program toboost sales of compact fluorescent lights and fixtures. Between 1997 and2000, manufacturers were given incentives through the compact fluorescentfixture and bulb programs to increase availability of CFLs and reduceprices, according to the market evaluation study. In 2000, the studycontinued, the programs were combined into one and revamped to emphasizemarketing partnerships with retailers and to support only EnergyStar-certified bulbs and fixtures. More than 1,000 Northwest retailers haveparticipated in CFL marketing activities. Nearly 90 utilities participated in a CFL coupon campaign funded by BPA andutilities during the boom year of 2001. Coupons accounted for nearly 40percent of CFL sales that year. The market evaluation study found evidence CFL sales can be sustainedwithout coupons. In a 2001 survey of 1,421 Northwest consumers (included inthe market evaluation study), 94 percent of respondents who had purchased aCFL said they would buy another even if coupons were unavailable. Sanders estimated that 75 percent to 80 percent of CFLs sold in 2002 werepurchased without coupons. "That is a very good sign," she said. The survey sample included 246 people who had purchased a CFL, 38 who hadreceived free CFLs from utilities, 316 who had purchased only incandescentbulbs in the three months preceding the survey, and 821 who were questionedabout CFL awareness. Another sign of market sustainability, the survey said, were the futureintentions of respondents who had purchased only incandescent bulbs. "Moresurprisingly, 64 percent of incandescent buyers indicated they intend topurchase a CFL in the next year. This is a strong potential indication ofthe sustainability of future CFL sales," the survey said. Efficiency Opportunity If so, there will be plenty of opportunity for CFLs to improve residentiallighting efficiency. The medium load forecast for the Northwest PowerPlanning Councils upcoming regional plan estimates that cost-effectiveresidential lighting efficiency potential will total an estimated 660average megawatts by 2025, said Tom Eckman, the councils conservationresources manager. Existing housing stock accounts for about 80 percent ofthat prospective resource, he added. That potential number doubled following a lighting log study carried out in160 homes by Tacoma Power, Eugene Water & Electric Board and other utilitiesin the late 1990s, Eckman said. The study found that homes have morelighting fixtures than previously thought and lights are being left onlonger. "We had an empirical basis to do a better forecast," Eckman noted. Falling Prices The consumer survey showed saving energy was the leading reason whyNorthwesterners bought CFLs in 2001. Even though energy no longer headlines the news, CFL energy savings remainattractive and falling product prices have helped the products hold theirown in the market, said Collin Cremo, assistant general manager for CostcosU.S. hardware purchasing division. "Pricing is going down and that is very positive for the consumer. You usedto pay $15.99 for a two-pack of bulbs. Now, you can get a four-pack for$11.99," Cremo said. The Alliance estimates average prices fell from $14-$28 per bulb in 1997 to$5-$10 in 2002. Large retailers such as Costco and Home Depot have led the market inoffering multibulb packages that have driven down prices, Sanders said.These two major retailers account for a significant share of Northwestsales, she said. In the consumer survey, 38 percent of CFL buyers indicated they hadpurchased the bulbs at a discount retailer. However, 35 percent said theynormally buy light bulbs at grocery stores, an indicator that supermarketscould be "an important retail target for increasing market penetration," thesurvey said. Manufacturer Interest The growing consumer interest in CFLs has attracted an influx ofmanufacturers to the market. Sanders said only 10 percent of the CFLs purchased in 2002 were made by thethree big multiproduct lighting companies--Philips, Osram Sylvania, and GE.Smaller manufacturers that sell only CFLs "are getting (shelf) placementwith better pricing because they are willing to cut deals with retailers,"Sanders said. Another reason CFLs are holding their own is the introduction of new bulbdesigns to suit consumer tastes. Keating said manufacturers are "responding to customer demands for productsthat fit in different applications. You can get bug lights, chandelierlights, recessed can lights, even green and red CFLs for holiday use. Youcan get really small ones. I have one that measures no more than 4 inchesfrom stem to stern." Keating said manufacturers understand they cant compete solely on price."They need to give customers something they can use." For example, consumers have asked for smaller bulbs, to which manufacturershave responded, said Matt Donati, CFL product manager for Philips Lightingin the U.S. "We sell eight-packs of 60-watt-equivalent lights that are small enough forlight bars in bathrooms," Cremo said. Donati believes consumers will be more receptive to CFLs that fit their ideaof what light bulbs are supposed to look like. "The key is to try to makethem as incandescent-appearing as possible," Donati said. "People see thespiral shape and it looks like curly fries. They ask, Whats that? If yougive them a bulb that looks more like a, quote, light bulb, they will bemore appealing." Philips Marathon family of compact fluorescents includes globe-like"A-shaped" bulbs that resemble incandescents, as well as conventionallydesigned CFLs. Sanders said Westinghouse plans to launch a "designer bulb" in differentcolors that will be specially suited to accent lighting typically providedby small halogen incandescent lights. Quality Issues Quality, however, remains a bugaboo afflicting the CFL market, Keating said.Despite continuing improvements, enough low-quality bulbs are on the marketthat the U.S. Department of Energy is concerned they reflect poorly on theEnergy Star label for energy-efficient consumer products, Keating said. Energy Star is a self-certification brand, so manufacturers are responsiblefor ensuring their products meet Energy Star standards. Unlike the applianceindustry, the residential lighting industry has not developed internaltesting protocols to make sure products are worthy of the Energy Star label,according to the Alliance. DOE has proposed changing Energy Star specifications to require CFLmanufacturers to submit long-term performance data before they can use theEnergy Star label. As a result of quality issues, the Program for the Evaluation and Analysisfor Residential Lighting (PEARL) has tested bulbs for quality since 2000.PEARL sponsors include BPA, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, PacificGas & Electric and energy efficiency utilities in the Northeast. Here is how PEARL works, according to a presentation at an Energy Starmeeting this year by Noah Horowitz of the Natural Resources Defense Council,chairman of the PEARL advisory board. Bulbs are purchased anonymously fromretail stores. Bulbs and ballasts are tested at Rensselaer PolytechnicUniversitys Lighting Research Center. Tests cover lighting and ballastperformance, lamp life, lamp start time, dimming, color rendition, powerfactor and other characteristics. Two testing cycles are carried out peryear. Ten fixtures and 20 CFL products are tested in each cycle. Horowitz said test results are given to Energy Star program managers at theDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies canuse the information to remove the Energy Star label from substandardproducts. The recent growth in the CFL market "has attracted many new, unknown, and insome cases, unreliable manufacturers offering products with the Energy Starlabel," said an article about PEARL in a recent Alliance newsletter. Keating said PEARL is negotiating with manufacturers, distributors andretailers to share testing costs. "They want to get the bad products out ofthe market," he said. Costcos Cremo said "stricter tests" are needed to determine how well CFLsreally hold up when used in real-world environments such as inside fixtures.In comments on DOEs proposed Energy Star specification changes, NRDCpointed out that higher operating temperatures common in recessed canfixtures can shorten bulb life. NRDC also pointed out that CFL manufacturersoften change contract manufacturers and component suppliers, which canresult in uneven quality. Still, Keating said compact fluorescents have come a long way since the late1980s, when ungainly bulbs dominated what was then a tiny CFL market.Keating chuckled as he recalled a brand he nicknamed "Smoky Joes" because ofa bulb that overheated and began smoldering. In the consumer survey, only 3 percent to 4 percent of CFL buyers indicatedthey were dissatisfied with their purchases, and 78 percent of thedissatisfied indicated they were likely to buy another CFL in the comingyear. The leading reason for dissatisfaction, cited by 34 percent of thosenot satisfied, was that CFLs were not bright enough. Eleven percent citedearly burnout. Nearly 55 percent of CFL buyers who were satisfied with their purchaseslisted long product life as the leading reason for their satisfaction.Thirty-six percent cited energy efficiency, while 31 percent mentioned lightquality. CFL Barriers Cost remains the leading barrier to expanded CFL sales, according to theconsumer survey. Of the 316 respondents who had purchased incandescent bulbsonly, 38 percent listed price as a reason they had not purchased CFLs.Nineteen percent had not heard of CFLs, while 15 percent said they could notfind a type or size they wanted. One way around the price barrier, Philips Donati said, is to change theidentity of light bulbs from a commodity to a value product by educatingconsumers about the varying ways different kinds of lighting can be used todecorate their homes. "Show them how lighting adds value and how lightingcan be used to change the look of their homes," Donati said. He advocated expanded awareness of CFLs and their attributes. "I do the momtest," Donati said. "I show my mom a CFL and ask her, Whats this? Shedoesnt know. I say, Come on, mom, its a light bulb, I work for PhilipsLighting. People just arent as aware of them." In a May 2002 report, ECOS Consulting described barriers to CFLs in new homeconstruction. At least 11 parties--few with lighting design expertise--maybe involved in specifying new home lighting. Most new home energy efficiencyprograms do not address optimizing lighting or architectural designs thatcomplement daylighting, the report said. Home-buyers rank style and aesthetics as their highest lighting priority,ECOS said. "The more that energy-efficient lighting is designed to beattractive and aesthetic, the more marketable and permanent it will be, evenif this means giving up some potential energy savings to ensure consumersatisfaction," the report said. Lower prices, better quality, and expanded consumer awareness all will bekeys to building the CFL market, Keating said, observing that markettransformation often takes time. Costcos Cremo is confident CFLs eventually will replace incandescentsentirely. "From what Ive seen of the (CFL) technology lately, theincandescents days are numbered," he said. "I tell utilities to keepbombarding people with CFL information. Theyre going to get better andbetter." Reprinted with the permission from Con.Web. Back to Top Customers Put a Spotlight on Energy Conservation Scappoose Spotlight/Record-Journal As CFLs grow in popularity, the Northwest looks ahead to big energy savings and bulb recycling options... Now that North westerners have embraced compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), a decrease is on the rise in our regions energy use. Think about it! Approximately 6.5 million E NERGY S TAR ® CFLs alone were sold in only four states; Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Over 1,400 northwest retailers and 90 electric utilities participated in last years E NERGY S TAR ® Residential Lighting Program; the Northwest region is leading the charge! If you take that number and compare it with the 381,000 CFLs that were sold in 2000, you can now understand the impact and change, which these CFLs have had on the consumers home lighting needs. Not only do CFLs save the environment by using less electricity, consumers will save up to $30 over the life of the bulb on their monthly electric bills. "The success of the E NERGY S TAR ® residential lighting program reminds us that together we can provide big energy savings, improve the health of our region's electric system and help protect the environment," said Margaret Gardner of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. According to the NW Energy Efficiency Alliance, not only will savings be multiplied if every household replaces every ordinary light bulb with a CRL, but combined with other energy-saving products such as; clothes washers, refrigerators and home electronics their savings will be tremendous! The Alliance estimates that this and other regional programs will save over 460 aMW by 2010, enough to offset the need for building two new power plants in the NW region and taking approximately 600,000 cars off the road! Proper disposal of CFLs have been on the minds of many environmentalists for quite sometime. Currently, the Zero Waste Alliance, electric utilities and other environmental groups are working together researching opportunities for recycling. Although, CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury vapor, many environmentalists are concerned about recycling and proper disposal of CFLs. Their main concern is in 5 to 7 years from now, when the life of the CFL begins to fade. They want to encourage communities about proper disposal now, before large accumulations of CFLs end up in landfills. For the time being consumers can dispose of their CFLs with their household trash, along with other household materials such as paint, motor oil or batteries. Reprinted with permission from the Lynden Tribune/Record-Journal. Back to Top Northwest Leads the Nation in Energy Savings Effort Lynden Tribune/Record-Journal When it comes to buying more energy-efficient household products, the Northwest region is leading the charge. According to a recent report from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Washington home owners are snapping up energy-efficient products and local retailers are experiencing the impact. In response, BPA residential customers got to work, conserving. Among other things the customers installed millions of low-energy, fluorescent light bulbs. The bigger message here? Big energy savings do not necessarily have to come from big industrial users. People, individual users in their homes, are a very important part of the environmental equation. " Nearly 80% of respondents in a survey of 152 independent and national retailers in the Northwest estimate an increase in sales of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products over last year, the Alliance report said. Fourth quarter of 2001 sales data shows that the Northwest region ranked first in the nation for sales of qualified clothes washers with more than 30 percent market share. In Washington, nearly 32 percent of all clothes washers sold were E NERGY S TAR ® qualified - the second highest in the nation. "We're seeing a lot of interest from customers in E NERGY S TAR ® qualified clothes washers and that's sparking interest in other energy-efficient products, including dishwashers and refrigerators," said Dave Blankenship of Weir's Appliances in Tacoma. "As people replace home appliances, they're opting for the most energy-efficient models available." Sales of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified refrigerators also increased in the Northwest. Based on fourth quarter reports, Washington ranks sixth in the nation for sales of high efficiency refrigerators. The alliance also reported brisk sales and interest for E NERGY S TAR ® qualified lighting including compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Fourth quarter sales of CFLs in the Northwest were two million. The retailers who were surveyed said consumers are more energy conscious and seek long-term value and savings when purchasing appliances. Nearly all consumers express interest in the water savings features of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified clothes washers and dishwashers as well. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, when it comes to buying energy-efficient products, the Northwest is heading in the right direction. The voluntary E NERGY S TAR ® labeling program was created by the EPA and the Department of Energy to help consumers easily identify products that save energy, money and protect the environment. Manufactures play a major role in developing products that meet higher efficiency standards and utilities help encourage homeowners to be more energy efficient by offering rebates and incentives for switching to E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products. The cooperative effort is paying off. Experts estimate by using E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products, a typical household can cut its utility bills by 30 percent. If everyone in the U.S. used the products, the reduction in greenhouse gas emission would be equivalent to taking 14.5 million cars off the road each year. The national annual energy bill would be reduced by about $100 billion over the next decade. Local efficiency advocates say that while the increasing demand for E NERGY S TAR ® qualified clothes washers and refrigerators is a positive sign, there is still room for improvement. "It's clear that Northwest consumers understand the benefit of using more efficient clothes washer, refrigerators and lighting in their homes," said Margaret Gardner, executive director of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. "Now, the goal is to encourage them to take advantage of even greater savings by looking for and buying other E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products." By changing their shopping habits, Northwest homeowners can keep a little more change in their own pockets, say energy efficiency experts. Changing the way Americans shop and buy products is a part of the major new campaign called "Change," spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Agency. "Change" is calling on homeowners throughout the nation to help save money ad protect the environment by selecting and buying E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products. For a complete list of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products, retailers, manufactures and energy savings information, call 1-888-373-2283 or log on to www.energystar.gov . The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives, promotes the E NERGY S TAR ® label to Northwest consumers. By funding the Northwest E NERGY S TAR ® Home Products Program, the alliance is bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the market, helping Northwest consumers realize long-term savings and protect the environment. Reprinted with permission from the Lynden Tribune/Record-Journal. Back to Top Energy Newsbriefs at CON.WEB CONWEB is the Pacific Northwest Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy Newsletter, reporting regional conservation news. National Leader ACEEE Study Lauds Oregon for Energy Efficiency, Green Building Tax Incentives Oregon is a national leader in using tax incentives to give energy-efficient products and green buildings a leg up in the marketplace, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Oregon's residential and business income tax credit programs have "gained enthusiastic support from legislators, retailers, and manufacturers, as well as consumers," since they were established in response to the 1970s energy shortages, the study said. More news available at www.newsdata.com/enernet/conweb/conweb.html . Back to Top U.S. EPA E NERGY S TAR ® News Room E NERGY S TAR ® provides consumers with energy-efficient solutions that save money while protecting the environment for future generations. Find out what the media is saying about E NERGY S TAR ® at www.epa.gov/nrgystar/news.html Whitman Accepts Charles H. Percy Award For the E NERGY S TAR ® Program October 9, 2002 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman todaywas presented with the Charles H. Percy Award for public service by theAlliance to Save Energy. This award was given to EPA for establishing theE NERGY S TAR ® program, a public-private partnership that helps protect theenvironment while saving consumers money through energy efficiency. "Over the past decade, EPA's E NERGY S TAR ® program has grown from a voluntarycomputer labeling program to a partnership with over 7000 organizations,"said Whitman. "Last year alone, Americans, with the help of E NERGY S TAR ®,saved more than $5 billion in energy costs and reduced pollution equivalentto that of 10 million cars. We look forward to working together for the nextdecade to help consumers across the country have the information they needto make the best choices for their lives and for the environment." "In just a decade, the E NERGY S TAR ® program has grown in both depth andbreadth," said Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow. "Now, notonly are many more products included in the program than at its launch in1992, but in addition, the E NERGY S TAR ® label is taking the energy efficiencymessage to consumers and businesses around the globe via partnerships withother governments. You can't get much better than a program that both savesconsumers money and protects the environment." Through the E NERGY S TAR ® program, EPA partnerships include over 1,200manufacturers labeling more than 13,000 products and over 1,600 buildersthat have constructed over 57,000 new homes. Through E NERGY S TAR ®, EPA hasalso helped thousands of businesses and schools rate their energy use. The typical American household spends about $1,300 a year on its energybills. By purchasing products that have earned EPA's E NERGY S TAR ® label,that bill could be cut by about 30 percent, which is a savings of about $400a year. The E NERGY S TAR ® label can now be found on more than 35 differentcategories including telephones, televisions, light bulbs and homeappliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators. By choosing E NERGY S TAR ®,there is no sacrifice in the features, style or comfort that today'sconsumers expect. As part of his National Energy Plan, President Bush called for increasedpublic awareness of the E NERGY S TAR ® program and its benefits to consumersand businesses. The President also called for the expansion of the programto provide the label for additional building types including grocery stores,hospitals and hotels. EPA established E NERGY S TAR ® in 1992 to offer energy-saving andpollution-preventing solutions for consumers and businesses by awardinglabels to the most energy efficient products, homes and buildings. EPApartnered with the U.S. Department of Energy in 1996 to promote the ENERGYSTAR label, with each agency taking responsibility for particular productcategories. For more information about the E NERGY S TAR ® program visit: www.energystar.gov . Back to Top E NERGY S TAR ® Helps America Keep Cool This Summer Cooling Solutions that Save Energy, Money, and Protect the Environment Homeowners across the nation have been challenged by E NERGY S TAR ®, a program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and supported by the Department of Energy, to make smart cooling choices at home this summer, use energy more efficiently, and help reduce air pollution. Working closely with businesses and utilities, E NERGY S TAR ® launched a consumer-education campaign, called Cool Change. This campaign raises American's awareness of their cooling system - encouraging homeowners to use energy-efficient equipment, tightly seal their ducts, properly maintain their cooling system, and have a well-sealed and insulated home. According to the EPA, Americans spend as much as half of their energy bills to cool and heat their homes throughout the year. To make it easy for consumers to make a Cool Change this summer, E NERGY S TAR ®'s partners are offering incentives, such as rebates and sales. For a complete list of special deals, visit www.energystar.gov/coolchange . "E NERGY S TAR ® is a great way for each of us to make a change - one that will protect the environment, save money, and achieve energy efficiency," said EPA Administrator Christie Whitman. "I encourage all Americans to follow our recommendations for energy efficiency and join our campaign for change." The EPA estimates that if just one household in 10 participated in Cool Change and used E NERGY S TAR ® labeled heating and cooling products, the change would reduce electricity production enough to keep 17 billion pounds of pollution out of the air this year. To help consumers identify easy ways to avoid energy-waste this summer, the EPA released the following tips: Out with the old, in with the new. If your central air conditioning equipment is more than 10 years old, it is probably time for a replacement - new cooling equipment that has earned the E NERGY S TAR ® label can keep you just as or more comfortable, while using 25 to 40 percent less energy than 10-year-old models. Replacing old ceiling fans and dehumidifiers with new E NERGY S TAR ® labeled models can also help to lower your energy bills and keep your home comfortable. Seal it up. Seal your ducts to distribute cool air where it needs to go and improve the indoor air quality of your home. Keep the cool air in by adding insulation to your home, weather-stripping and caulking, and choosing E NERGY S TAR ® labeled windows when replacing old windows. Make a smart purchase. When replacing central and room air conditioning equipment, make sure it is properly sized and installed. Bigger is not always better, and equipment that is too large can lead to high energy costs and reduced comfort. Find problems before they occur. If your cooling equipment needs frequent repairs and your bills are increasing, it could mean your equipment is becoming less efficient. E NERGY S TAR ® recommends having an annual maintenance check-up by a certified professional. Put your home to the test. Find out how you can make energy-efficient improvements to your home with the Home Improvement Toolbox. Visit www.energystar.gov and click on "Put your home to the test." E NERGY S TAR ®, the nation's symbol for energy efficiency, enables consumers to easily identify energy-efficient appliances, electronics, office equipment, lighting, heating and cooling equipment, buildings, and even new homes. For more information about E NERGY S TAR ® and the Cool Change consumer-education campaign, visit www.energystar.gov/coolchange or call 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Wendy Reed, 202-564-1253, or email her at Reed.Wendy@epa.gov or Phillip Hayes, 202-944-1933. Back to Top What is E NERGY S TAR ® ? E NERGY S TAR ®-qualified bulbs and fixtures provide high quality light output,warm or cool tones, are efficient and long-lasting, and save them money overthe life of the bulb or fixture. There are numerous compact fluorescentlights (CFLs) in the market, but only E NERGY S TAR ® qualified CFLs canguarantee top-notch performance. E NERGY S TAR ® CFLs last up to ten timeslonger than incandescent bulbs and use up to 75% less electricity as well. E NERGY S TAR ® was introduced by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1992as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promoteenergy-efficient products, in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. EPApartnered with the US Department of Energy in 1996 to promote the E NERGY S TAR ®label, with each agency taking responsibility for particular productcategories. E NERGY S TAR ® has expanded to cover new homes, most of thebuildings sector, residential heating and cooling equipment, majorappliances, office equipment, lighting, consumer electronics, and moreproduct areas. Please visit www.energystar.gov .