Guidebook for Haut Languedoc
Food Scene
Restaurant Fleurs d' Olargues
Great food in a lovely setting.
Excellent and imaginative food. Set price menu, great value. Cash only.
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Auberge de Madale
SeviracExcellent and imaginative food. Set price menu, great value. Cash only.
Auberge de mauroul
High on a mountain-side, yummy food.
Visit the cheese caves at Roquefort for an insight into the manufacture and ripening of this delicious local produce.
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Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
Visit the cheese caves at Roquefort for an insight into the manufacture and ripening of this delicious local produce.
Maison des Vins de Saint-Chinian
1 Rue Charles TrenetExpert advice and wine-tasting.
Canoe Roquebrun
Chemin de la RoqueWine-tasting
Parks & Nature
Paved footpath leads up gorge with fantastic views. Family friendly.
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Gorges d'Heric
Paved footpath leads up gorge with fantastic views. Family friendly.
Rough track winds up through wooded hillside past troglodyte houses.
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Gorges de Colombieres
Rough track winds up through wooded hillside past troglodyte houses.
Family friendly river beach, shallow water for paddling. Lovely views of the medieval village and Mediterranean garden. Canoe and pedalo rental available here. Canoes also at Tarassac.
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Roquebrun
Family friendly river beach, shallow water for paddling. Lovely views of the medieval village and Mediterranean garden. Canoe and pedalo rental available here. Canoes also at Tarassac.
Lac de la Raviège
Swimming, sailing, windsurfing, pedaloes.
Mont Caroux
Great walking and cycling up on the Espinouse hills.
Stunning scenery, great for walking, cycling and more.
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Parc Naturel Regional du Haut-Languedoc
1 Pl. du FoirailStunning scenery, great for walking, cycling and more.
Sightseeing
City with a rich medieval history, including a Cathar siege. Daily covered food market, Friday flower market, independent shops, department store and chains in a shopping centre (Polygone) to the south of the city. Good restaurants around the cathedral.
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Béziers
City with a rich medieval history, including a Cathar siege. Daily covered food market, Friday flower market, independent shops, department store and chains in a shopping centre (Polygone) to the south of the city. Good restaurants around the cathedral.
Village poised on a rocky cliff above a gorge. Setting for a siege during the Cathar battles.
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Minerve
Village poised on a rocky cliff above a gorge. Setting for a siege during the Cathar battles.
Walled city dripping with history. Stroll through the medieval streets packed with restaurants and artisan shops.
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Carcassonne
Walled city dripping with history. Stroll through the medieval streets packed with restaurants and artisan shops.
Iconic tree-lined canal, deliciously cool on a hot day. Rent a boat from Beziers or Colombiers.
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Canal Du Midi
70 All. Paul RiquetIconic tree-lined canal, deliciously cool on a hot day. Rent a boat from Beziers or Colombiers.
Fontfroide Kloster
RD 613 Route Départementale 613Beautiful architecture.
Saint Guilhem le Desert
Stunning hillside village with beautiful medieval abbey.
Narbonne
Cathedral, canal, shops - loads to do.
Shopping
Every Monday: food, baskets, toys, clothes and a flea market with antiques and bargains galore.
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Bédarieux
Every Monday: food, baskets, toys, clothes and a flea market with antiques and bargains galore.
The extensive Saturday market is set among lovely artisan shops full of designer maker wares. Wander through the delightful medieval heart of the town.
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Pézenas
The extensive Saturday market is set among lovely artisan shops full of designer maker wares. Wander through the delightful medieval heart of the town.
Chateau la Dournie
Wine-tasting, English spoken
Entertainment & Activities
Cessenon-sur-Orb
Children's petting zoo. Feed the goats, pigs and other animals.
Velorail - pedal along a disused railway line with spectacular views, through tunnels and over viaducts.
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Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
Velorail - pedal along a disused railway line with spectacular views, through tunnels and over viaducts.
Sérignan Plage
Sandy beach, perfect for a dip. Beach bar in summer.
Liquid Earth / Nature Experience
Route des Gorges d'HericCanyoning, rappelling and water sports.
AVENTURE 34 / Nature & Loisirs sportifs
4 Rue de la JusticeCanyoning, pot-holing, climbing and more.
ACROROC
Via ferrata, climbing, zip-wire and mountain biking.
Arbracadabranche Adventure / Caroux Park
La PomarèdeZip-wire, tree-climbing and more.
DEVAL' TROT
81 Av. des OrangersBike-size scooters - a thrilling way to see the countryside!
Golf de Lamalou-Les-Bains
Route de Saint-Pons18-hole course, restaurant
Saint-Pons-de-Thomières
Musee de la prehistoire regionale
Getting Around
Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport
RD612Major car hire firms here.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Funambule is great for a refreshing tipple after a day's sight-seeing.
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Olargues
The Funambule is great for a refreshing tipple after a day's sight-seeing.