A wonderful location from which to discover the surrounding region from the Mediterranean beaches around Sete, Agde , Marseillan and Valros to the historic cities of Montpellier, Beziers, Nimes, Carcassonne and Aigues Mortes.

If you love Roman forts, cathar castles, mediaeval abbeys and stunning cathedrals, all are within close proximity. Experience the colourful bull running festival at Beziers, the many local summer fetes, open air jazz concerts, enjoy the miles of art galleries and museums and the chic shopping in Montpellier and wonderful Barcelona ( just 3 hours away ).

Pezenas is our closest town just 6 km away and is a striking example of magnificent period architecture with its fascinating buildings and ornate doors. Discover the historic town where Moliere came to live in 1650 and presented his plays and enjoy wandering around the ancient streets and see the many local craftsmen and artists painting, blowing glass, potting or making jewellery. For those who love arts &crafts this is a great place to be inspired !

Golf
There are at least 6 golf courses to choose from in the region, the closest being at St. Thomas set in typically Mediterranean scenery in the still wild garrigue. This golf course has its own particular personality to interest all levels from the beginner to the very experienced, with woods and hills with stretches of water and more classical fairways. At Cap d’Agde you will find a particularly inventive 18 hole course designed by Ronald Fream, one of the world’s greatest golf course designers, offering a colourful landscape accompanied by the exquisite fragrance of rosemary and thyme.

For all the Family

Watersports
Spend your days on the water, sailing at Agde, canoeing in Roquebrun or windsurfing at Lac Salagou. The lake offers a wealth of other watersports and you can find some great instructors to help you learn if you are a beginner. Hire a Canal boat and sail along the picturesque Canal du Midi, or go out on a fishing boat from any of the ports dotted along the coast. There is also fishing on site at the river Boyne at St. Ferreol as well as at nearby Canet plage on the river Herault. Fishing permits do need to be obtained.

Horse Riding
There are local stables dotted around the region offering leisurely rides around the stunning countryside for beginners and riding arenas with jumps for the more experienced. Many will cater for groups or on an individual basis. The closest stables are at Lezignan La Cebe, only 2km from the estate.

Cycling
There are some wonderful cycling paths along the Canal du Midi or amongst the vineyards and local villages, if you have not brought your own, you can hire bicycles in nearby Pezenas by the day

Especially for Kids

Little people like to have fun ; be amused and entertained, so here are a few places to enjoy especially for you …

The Aquarium at Cap d’Agde
Open 365 a year, discover the Mediterranean and tropical fish and fauna displayed in over 28 tanks – see if you can spot Nemo

Le Petit Paradis de Vendargues
A magical place where farm animals and children are the same size. Feed the animals, go out on a rowing boat, play games with other children or relax and have a picnic

La Ferme Zoo – de Cessanon
Just 10 miles from Beziers the animal park is set in 12 acres on a wooded hill. You can stroll along the shady paths and see over 600 animals of a hundred different breeds including domestic and decorative animals. Also enjoy the picnic and play area with swings , slides and climbing frames.

African Reserve in Sigean
From the comfort of your car you can lazily drive through the reserve and meet the bears, rhinos, antilopes, zebras, lions, ostriches, elephants and giraffes or stop by the bay and see the wonderful bird wildlife and the pretty pink flamingoes. Over 3500 animals to be seen. Open all year round, cafeteria, picnic area and kiosks.

Le Musee du Bonbon – Pont des Charrettes, Uzes
Not quite Willy Wonkas Chocolate factory – but Haribo’s wonderful sweet factory ! Discover the vast machines and try to recognize the different flavours of the fruits with which Haribo make its delicious sweets – strawberry, pineapple, banana – see which ones you like best, visit the museum and collect your winnings from the bagging game …

Europark – Vias Plage
One of the largest amusement parks on the Mediterranean coast – more than 80 different attractions, roller coasters, water rides, go karting, bungee trampolining, firework displays in the summer, fast food, pizzerias, ice cream and much, much more…

La Foret d’Acrobates – route de Montagnac
Situated in a pine forest the Foret d’Acrobates will take you on an adventure course. It includes over 30 activities which are within everyone’s capability. From age 8 + you can enjoy, rock climbing, tree climbing, crossing the river on rope bridges or flying across on a harness …

Xtreme Bowling – Cap Floride, Villeneuve le Beziers
Great fun for all – 8 spanking new bowling lanes, billiards, video games, snack bar, giant satellite screen and for beginners – bowling lessons on a Wednesday !

Toon’s Land – Cap d’Agde
Meet all your favourite cartoon characters at Toon’s Land , go on an Indian canoe, bouncy castle, trampolines, visit the Halloween house, dance to disco tunes, water bomb your friends or pedallo round the lake, or have fun in the special children’s pool. Baby room, snack bar, creperie, ice creams, picnic area, souvenir shop and spectacular evening entertainment. Special events on at Easter, Carnival (May ), Mothers Day, the Toon’s Birthday Party ( June ) and Halloween.

Mini Ferme – Alignan du Vent
Come and feed the animals at the farm ( free for children under 2 years ) and enjoy a pony or a donkey ride. Picnic area.

Luna Park – Cap d’Agde
Fabulous amusement park with a wide variety of rides, slides and entertainment. Fireworks, evening spectaculars, fast food eateries, video games and endless amusement from morning till night.

Stone Spirit Adventure Park –La Salvetat sur Agout
Siituated on the edge of Lake La Riviege, 1 km from the mediaeval village of La Salvetat sur Agout – discover the vertical world from the trees. Enjoy mountain biking, canoeing and horse-riding or swimming in the lake as well as 5 different courses in rope climbing from the very easy to the more difficult. Hours of endless fun – as well as enjoyable hard work!

Tennis
Closest courts are in Paulhan, approx. 3 km away. Hiking
There are some spectacular hikes and trails throughout the region from the pine forest of the Montagne Noire
to the stunning scenery of the gorges and breathtaking views of historic sites such as St.Guilhem le Desert. The local Mairie produces a booklet of the most interesting hikes and trails which can be purchased for the princely sum of 4 euros !

Markets
France is famous for its colourful markets full of mouthwatering goodies and here in the region you can find a different market to go to for every day of the week. A visit to Pezenas market on a Saturday is a must as not only does it have xcellent local produce on offer but also colourful clothing, pottery and ceramics, handmade quilts and oodles more, wander around at you r leisure to the sounds of a local jazz bands or pop in to one of the many local cafes for a café and pastis !

Antiques
For lovers of Antiques and curios, follow the Antique trail of more than 45 Aladdins caves in Pezenas or explore some of the antique Sunday markets in
Marseillan and Beziers. The Antiques Dealers Association organise two vast markets every year on the first Sunday of May and the second Sunday of October which attract numerous enthusiasts, including collectors from all over the world. From the Troc shops of Beziers to the junk shops of Emmaus, you can while away the hours until you finally find that precious “objet “you were looking for ! ahh – but how to get it home ??

Wildlife
For lovers of wildlife visit the famous Camargue National Park or Sigean National Wildlife Park, where you can see the local bulls, flamingos, and hundreds of wild animals in a relaxed natural habitat. For some aeronautic entertainment visit the Eagle centre near Carcassonne and watch the eagles and kestrels perform incredible acrobatics. If you feel brave enough you can also handle them ….

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Summer fêtes Come in July, August or September and you'll find that sometime, somewhere there's a local town fete. This, basically, is a 3-day party and every village, town and city has at least one a year. During the day there's likely to be a special market with local produce and artisans showing and selling their work. At night however, it really cranks up. Sometimes you can buy a ticket for a meal, sometimes there's a ball, sometimes there are fireworks, sometimes just music. What you can guarantee is that after a warm-up of more traditional French songs, there will be a hugely energetic 10-piece band complete with go-go dancers who will play a non-stop 4 hour set including at least 30 changes of costume and a truly astonishing range of music covering Abba to Black Sabbath. Even more impressive is that the concert is free and attended by all ages. It's very, very good fun.
It is said round here, that in the summer, there are at least 3 concerts you could go to every night. The local tabac has a sort of mini, free Time Out called Olé telling you what's on and where in the Languedoc which could be anything from Julia Migenes singing opera in Beziers to the Rolling Stones at Nimes.
There are hundreds of exhibitions (some big some small), concerts in churches, wine-tastings, spectacles with dancing flamenco horses, local talent shows and boules matches apart from anything else you might just happen to stumble across.Musee-Parc between Meze and Montagnac
In the heart of the pine forest, discover the different steps of the evolution of man from 30 million years to 5000 years. See the fossils of baby mammouth, prehistoric bison, bears and the saber tooth tiger. Visit a reconstructed Paleolithic 100m2 hut, view the cutting, chopping and hunting tools used by prehistoric man. See the sculptures, art, musical instruments and experience life as it was then …

Demoiselles Caves – near St Guilhem le Desert
In the heart of the Thaurac mountains, experience the marvelous and strange beauty of the stone formations, see the spectacular stalagmites and stalactites in the Subterranean Cathedral, the giant stones called the Organ Pipes and visit he Fairies Cave, a real wonder of nature

Canoe Kayak – St Guilhem le Desert
Canoe at leisure down the spectacular Herault Gorges, stunning scenery, gentle rapids and when you need a rest just stop off and swim in the crystal clear water or watch the trout swim by. Great fun for all the family whatever age !

Y.C.M Sailing School – Meze
Whatever level of experience you have you can learn to sail in a boat on a windsurf or catamaran – the choice is yours !

Valras Plage – Beziers
Fun for all on the beach with swings, slides, wooden climbing frames, tyre swings as well as miles of fine white sandy beach and a MCDonalds as a pitstop if appropriate !