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The Port of Sète and the Bassin de Thau
25 minutes from the loft, the waters of a mollusc-rich lagoon lap against the towns of Sète, Balaruc-les-Bains, Bouzigues, Mèze and Marseillan.
A place to visit between sea and sky at the foot of Mont Saint-Clair in Sète, this vast lagoon plays an important role in the economy. Oysters and shellfish have been farmed here since Antiquity.
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Sète
The Port of Sète and the Bassin de Thau
25 minutes from the loft, the waters of a mollusc-rich lagoon lap against the towns of Sète, Balaruc-les-Bains, Bouzigues, Mèze and Marseillan.
A place to visit between sea and sky at the foot of Mont Saint-Clair in Sète, this vast lagoon plays an important role in the economy. Oysters and shellfish have been farmed here since Antiquity.
Gastronomie
Judicious compositions centred on Languedoc-Roussillon produce, subtle interplays of textures and flavours, dishes in which simplicity triumphs: La Réserve, an establisment of chef Charles Fontès, conceals culinary treasures. As for the beautiful terrace on the banks of the River Lez, in the shade of the plane trees, it is a priceless oasis of freshness.
65 locals recommend
La Réserve Rimbaud
820 Av. de Saint-MaurJudicious compositions centred on Languedoc-Roussillon produce, subtle interplays of textures and flavours, dishes in which simplicity triumphs: La Réserve, an establisment of chef Charles Fontès, conceals culinary treasures. As for the beautiful terrace on the banks of the River Lez, in the shade of the plane trees, it is a priceless oasis of freshness.
Lieux emblématiques
This architectural structure was built over 2,000 years ago. The Pont du Gard is a site unique to France, as it is the only three-tiered Roman aqueduct still standing today. Discover this marvel that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, while enjoying the charm and authenticity of the Gardon Valley.
Located in the Parc Naturel des Alpilles (a nature reserve), Baux de Provence is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. You will be immersed in a magical, spectacular setting and discover the incomparable charm of villages in Provence.
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Pont du Gard (Right Bank)
24 Av. du Pont du GardThis architectural structure was built over 2,000 years ago. The Pont du Gard is a site unique to France, as it is the only three-tiered Roman aqueduct still standing today. Discover this marvel that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, while enjoying the charm and authenticity of the Gardon Valley.
Located in the Parc Naturel des Alpilles (a nature reserve), Baux de Provence is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. You will be immersed in a magical, spectacular setting and discover the incomparable charm of villages in Provence.
Visit the Camargue, typical landscapes of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Discover this beautiful region on horseback, visit the Salin sea salt ponds, go on a 4x4 safari to see pink flamingos, bulls, horses and more.
191 locals recommend
Camargue
Visit the Camargue, typical landscapes of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Discover this beautiful region on horseback, visit the Salin sea salt ponds, go on a 4x4 safari to see pink flamingos, bulls, horses and more.
In the heart of the Hérault Gorges, in the Val de Gellone, the medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is in a green setting along the meandering Verdus stream.
Its houses are snuggled tightly together in ancient alleyways, with roof tiles baked by the Languedoc sun for twelve centuries. See traces of the past in their arcatures, their lintels, their gemelled windows…Built around the Abbey of Gellone, the village has kept its impressive medieval imprint and constitutes a rare, harmonious site in Languedoc.
This Classified Site, is one of the most beautiful villages in France and today its abbey is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in conjuncton with the french section of St James' Way to Santiago de Compostela in western Spain.
754 locals recommend
Saint Guilhem le Desert
In the heart of the Hérault Gorges, in the Val de Gellone, the medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is in a green setting along the meandering Verdus stream.
Its houses are snuggled tightly together in ancient alleyways, with roof tiles baked by the Languedoc sun for twelve centuries. See traces of the past in their arcatures, their lintels, their gemelled windows…Built around the Abbey of Gellone, the village has kept its impressive medieval imprint and constitutes a rare, harmonious site in Languedoc.
This Classified Site, is one of the most beautiful villages in France and today its abbey is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in conjuncton with the french section of St James' Way to Santiago de Compostela in western Spain.
Situated at the outlet of the Herault Gorges, the Pont du Diable is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in conjunction with the St James’ Way to Santiago de Compostela in western Spain.
Work on the bridge was started between 1028 and 1031 by the Abbeys of Aniane and Gellone, so for 1000 years it has resisted the torrential floods of the Hérault river and marked the passage between the hills and the plain. Among the oldest existing French medieval bridges, it incorporates the early techniques of Romanesque art in the region, including two main arches and two secondary arches (gills, which cope with the torrent in times of flood), demonstrating the strength and solidity of its construction.
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le Pont du Diable Aniane
Situated at the outlet of the Herault Gorges, the Pont du Diable is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in conjunction with the St James’ Way to Santiago de Compostela in western Spain.
Work on the bridge was started between 1028 and 1031 by the Abbeys of Aniane and Gellone, so for 1000 years it has resisted the torrential floods of the Hérault river and marked the passage between the hills and the plain. Among the oldest existing French medieval bridges, it incorporates the early techniques of Romanesque art in the region, including two main arches and two secondary arches (gills, which cope with the torrent in times of flood), demonstrating the strength and solidity of its construction.
Innovatively styled, the town was developed by architect Jean Balladur in the late Sixties following plans to transform the quiet, sun-drenched beaches of the Languedoc coastline into unique tourist destinations.
Unique isn’t really the word. Formerly a desert of sand dunes and lagoons, La Grande Motte is now an inimitable holiday resort with architecture that consists of giant mole hills (mottes in French), based on Inca pyramids in Mexico and the nearby 638m Pic St-Loup, which dominates the skyline in the Coteaux du Languedoc (Balladur cites both as inspiration).
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La Grande Motte
Innovatively styled, the town was developed by architect Jean Balladur in the late Sixties following plans to transform the quiet, sun-drenched beaches of the Languedoc coastline into unique tourist destinations.
Unique isn’t really the word. Formerly a desert of sand dunes and lagoons, La Grande Motte is now an inimitable holiday resort with architecture that consists of giant mole hills (mottes in French), based on Inca pyramids in Mexico and the nearby 638m Pic St-Loup, which dominates the skyline in the Coteaux du Languedoc (Balladur cites both as inspiration).
The Musée Fabre is a museum in the southern French city of Montpellier, capital of the Hérault département.
The museum was founded by François-Xavier Fabre, a Montpellier painter, in 1825. Beginning in 2003, the museum underwent a 61.2 million euro renovation, which was completed in January 2007.
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Musee Fabre
39 Bd Bonne NouvelleThe Musée Fabre is a museum in the southern French city of Montpellier, capital of the Hérault département.
The museum was founded by François-Xavier Fabre, a Montpellier painter, in 1825. Beginning in 2003, the museum underwent a 61.2 million euro renovation, which was completed in January 2007.
The jardin des plantes de Montpellier is a historic botanical garden and arboretum located on Boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is maintained by the Université Montpellier 1 and open afternoons daily except Monday; admission is free.
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Jardin des Plantes
The jardin des plantes de Montpellier is a historic botanical garden and arboretum located on Boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is maintained by the Université Montpellier 1 and open afternoons daily except Monday; admission is free.
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The Vineyards
On the region's slopes, vines have been cultivated since ancient times. AOC and vins de pays account for the bulk of production. The Languedoc-Roussillon region is the backdrop for a wide variety of terroirs, each with its own soil, climate and grape varieties, whose different blends make for unique wines with ever increasing quality.
Grès de Montpellier, Pic Saint-Loup, Faugères, Coteaux du Languedoc, Corbières, Limoux, Minervois, Saint-Chinian, Côte du Roussillon, Fitou, Costières de Nîmes...are among the more famous designations.
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Camargue
Visit the Camargue, typical landscapes of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Discover this beautiful region on horseback, visit the Salin sea salt ponds, go on a 4x4 safari to see pink flamingos, bulls, horses and more.
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Overview
Why not set out to explore the iconic Place de la Comédie, Montpellier's old town, the protected marshes of the Camargue, the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, Nîmes's Roman amphitheatre, the Pont du Gard, Cevennes National Park, the fishing port of Sète or discover the charms of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Pic Saint-Loup