by admin | Mar 6, 2023 | History, Nature
Exploring the Natural Beauty of Cirque de Mourèze Nestled in the heart of the Hérault region is the natural wonder of Cirque de Mourèze. This breathtaking area boasts a unique collection of limestone rock formations, sculpted by centuries of erosion, that create a...
by admin | Feb 9, 2023 | Cycling, Nature, Villages
Cessenon-sur-Orb Circular 3h 30 min 42.6 km Easy +513 / -513 Cycling the Villages of the Orb Valley Discover the beauty of the Haut-Languedoc and the Orb Valley on this cycling tour. Wind your way up to Berlou through rolling hills, holm oaks, vineyards and olive...
by admin | Jan 7, 2023 | Cycling, History, Markets, Nature, News, Traditions
Discovering the Languedoc – Our Top 10 of 2022 2022 has been another pretty busy year of discovering the beautiful Languedoc area. We’ve eaten in many restaurants, shopped in a multitude of markets, strolled through various villages and towns and swam in a...
by admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Markets, Traditions, Villages
December in France December is a wonderful month to visit France, a time when the entire country comes alive with seasonal delights. Ice skating rinks are set up in major cities, often alongside Christmas markets that fill the streets and squares, attracting crowds...
by admin | Nov 7, 2022 | News, Traditions, Villages
Christmas Markets South of France 2022 The south of France is not well-known for it’s Christmas markets but almost every town and village will have a Christmas market at some stage from mid-November to New Year, but usually just for a day. The big towns and...
by admin | Oct 6, 2022 | History, Traditions
Les Halles de Narbonne Indoor Market Runner-up in 2021 – Narbonne indoor market has just deservedly won ‘le plus beau marché de France 2022’ in a much-loved annual contest. This elegant Baltard-style pavillion, famous throughout the South of France is a must-visit for...
by admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Traditions
Some Great Autumn Fairs in the Hérault and Aude After the blazing heat and fast pace of a Mediterranean summer, the autumn comes as a bit of a relief. The weather is ideal – mostly warm, sunny days in the high 20s but with a bit of a breeze and cooler nights....
by admin | Jul 6, 2022 | Nature
Top 5 Wild Swimming Spots in the Languedoc Summers in the Languedoc are pretty much always hot and sunny with endless blue skies. So, you definitely need places to cool off. Of course, there is “ la grande bleue” as the French call the Mediterranean Sea. But inland,...
by admin | May 30, 2022 | Cycling
Montouliers Circular 4h 30 min 55km Easy +700 / -700 Cycling the Minervois and St Chinian Vineyards Departing from Montouliers, the cycling loop offers beautiful views of the Minervois and Saint-Chinian vineyards. The route follows pleasant secondary roads and...
by admin | Apr 26, 2022 | Nature
Saint-Guilhem-Le-Desert Circular 3h 30 min 10km Medium +715 / -715 The Stages of Les Fenestrettes Hike Les Fenestrettes is a surprising walk with breathtaking views: this astonishing path, built by the monks of Saint-Guilhem, hangs above the void. It is often thought...
