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| Soubès |
| Atmospheric medieval village set in the foothills of
the Cevennes. Numerous walks with beautiful views of vineyards and
forests. Lovely quiet central square with archetypal French
café/Restogrill. Village picnic and meeting point where the old men
still gather to play ‘boules,’ whilst the women sit and talk nearby. |
| St Guilhem-le-Désert |
| World heritage site and officially one of France’s most
picturesque villages, at the heart of which lies an 11th century abbey.
Walk up to the castle ruins above and enjoy spectacular views. Nearby is
the Pont du Diable, built by the Benedictine monks. Enjoy swimming in
the crystal clear waters below - there is a large river beach and café
nearby. Canoeing is also on offer here. |
| Villeneuvette |
| A picture-postcard village, and the nearby Cirque de
Mourèze with its intriguing rock formations. |
| Lunas |
| A picturesque village on
the banks of the river Gravezon, and nearby Joncels, a well preserved
hamlet with ramparts from the twelfth century. |
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La Couvertoirade |
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Soubès Café |
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| La Couvertoirade |
| A tiny fortified town with striking features which was
once the property of the Knights Templars. Some visitors have spent a
whole day here soaking up the atmosphere of a location untouched by
modern times - a hidden gem. Possibly travel on to Nant for a leisurely
lunch and then on to Cantobre - the name (quant obra) means “ what a
masterpiece.” |
| Pezanas |
| Fascinating little streets
with mansions virtually unchanged since the 1600s. Rich in art and
history and full of cafès and restaurants. |
| Le Caylar |
| A village crowned by
extremely jagged crumbling rock formations. Lovely old church and
panoramic views over the Larzac plateau. |
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