Holidays in Languedoc

Things to Do, Places to See

Aumes is ideally placed for exploring the Mediterranean coast, the villages and towns of Hérault and the wooded mountains of the Haut Languedoc National Park. Within 30 kms you can swim in the Med, lakes and rivers, sunbathe on long sandy beaches, walk in the mountains, birdwatch on the étangs, visit historical chateaux and villages or shop at local markets. The restaurants in the area are renowned for their seafood with one of the main oyster producing centres (Bouzigues) only 20 minutes away. You could also visit the local vineyards. Faugères, Saint Chinian, Minervois and Listel are a few of the appellations whose vineyards are within easy reach. For guests interested in golf, take a look at the Languedoc-Rousillion tourist information web site's Golf pages.

In the immediate area

We can tell you how to find some attractive walks from the house onto the garrigue, the local flower covered hills with their fragrant herbs and abundant birdlife. Spring is a good time to visit with many species of orchids in flower. The village has a children's play area with table-tennis tables, pétanque court and tennis court, both of which are floodlit at night.

Within 10 Kms

Pezenas market, held every Saturday, is one of the biggest and best street markets to be found in Southern France. The displays of flowers, fruit and vegetables, local produce, souvenirs, clothes and general goods stretch the whole length of the main street. There are markets almost every day and many evenings at local ports and towns, during the Summer months selling a wide variety of local produce and crafts. There is an open air swimming pool in Pezenas and another 20 minutes away at Besilles country and leisure park, which also has more tennis courts and a rope assault course. Attractive local villages include Montagnac, Castelnau de Guers, Pinet and St. Pargoire. The port of Mèze, on the Étang de Thau, is just over 10 Kms.

10 to 25 Kms

Bouzigues, famous for its oysters and its oyster festival in August, is well worth a visit. You could also go swimming in the Lac du Salagou, near Clermont l'Hérault, visit the ancient windmills at Faugères or the Mediterranean coast at Cap d'Agde, Marsellan-Plage or Sète. The town of Béziers with its wide range of shops is about half an hours drive away.

Over 25 Kms

The city of Montpellier, the capital of Hérault, is 50 Kms (less than an hour by car). This very attractive and elegant city has several museums and parks. The Haut Languedoc National Park is 40 Kms to the Northwest. There are many walks and impressive views. Try the Gorges d'Heric, the village of Roquebrun and The wooded mountains of l'Espinouse to get a flavour of the area. For birdwatchers, the internationally important reserve of the Camargue is 80 Kms away. The pink Flamingoes, white horses and black bulls of the Camargue make for an unforgettable experience.

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