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| Lac Salagou is 5 minutes drive from the B&B, about ten
from the gite - tranquil lake ideal for swimming , windsurfing and
angling. It is located inside the crater of an extinct volcano. Also
worth exploring the distinctive red sands of volcanic terrain. |
| There are trails for hiking, rambling, mountain-biking
and pony-trekking. Also trout fishing here and at nearby Mas de Mérou. |
| The area is rich with Caves: the Grotte de Clamouse
near St Guilhem, the Grotte de Labeil near Lodève and the Grotte des
Demoiselles near Ganges. |
| Cirque de Navacelles |
| An amazing geological formation which is unique in
Europe - one of those natural features that has to be seen to be fully
believed. After marvelling at the view, drive down into the village
itself, recently classified by the French government as one of the most
beautiful medieval hamlets in France. |
| It’s a small settlement of 10th Century stone houses
with enchanting waterfalls, river swimming and beautiful walks through
forest glades. |
| The Tarn Gorge |
| Stretching over thirty miles with endless breathtaking
views and natural beauty. One of the most spectacular sights in the
Causses region. |
| The ‘Parc du Chaos’ near Millau. |
| Vast area of extraordinary, lunar type rock formations.
Explore by small train or on foot. |
| Priory of St. Michel de Grandmont |
| A 12th century monastery near Lodève with fascinating
ancient Dolmens within the grounds . |
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| The Pont du Gard |
| An extraordinary feat of
Roman art, architecture and engineering. |
| THE COAST |
| Beaches galore only thirty
minutes’ drive away. One of our favourites is Serignan Plage. Vast
expanses of sandy beach and amazingly unspoilt. |
| Also the Cap d’Agde which
is a haven for sun worshippers and naturists. Maybe Mèze, authentic
fishing and market town with another large beach (and Dinosaur Park), or
Sete, or Frontignan or Marseillan (visit the Noilly Prat cellars) or
Valras Plage - the list is endless! |
| Bouzigues |
| Recently featured on Rick
Stein’s French Food Odyssey, when he took a trip along the Canal du Midi
(another nearby attraction in itself). |
| Lots of lovely restaurants
serving great seafood and oysters from the nearby Bassin de Thau; one of
the most important oyster producing areas in France, and yes, another
beach! |
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