What to do in the area
Walking, cycling, markets, wineries, the Mediterranean, historic towns, swimming, fishing, canoeing, restaurants and cafes.
The area is good for walking, cycling and mountain biking, with plenty of choices straight from the house. There are Land Rover tracks and footpaths in the area and maps in the house. The local roads are quiet for cycling and there is a road bike available for your use.
If you drive north for 20 or 30 kilometres there are many dramatic walks in the mountains and gorges of the Caroux and the Espinoue. There are walking maps and guide books in the house. The Gorge d'Heric is popular with its crystal clear swimming holes but there are many other quieter gorges to choose from. The nearby Orb River is popular for swimming, canoeing/kayaking (around Roquebrun) and fishing.
Faugères is handy for the historic towns of Pézenas and Béziers. Pézenas has an all day street market on Saturday and Béziers has a market on Friday morning. Pézenas is known for its antique trade, craftsmen, artisans and for its secondhand shops. There is an interesting cultural walking tour through the XVI-XVII century city streets of old Pézenas and many cafes to choose from. St Chinian has a market on Sunday morning in the village square that is lively and colourful. There are many cafes and restaurants in St. Chinian. Around Faugères there are many small, pretty villages often with markets once a week.
The Languedoc Roussillon region is largest vineyard in the world with many famous appellations such as St Chinian, Minervois and Faugères. Within walking distance of the house are 4 wineries open for wine tasting and many more within a short driving distance.
See the Website of the Syndicat des vins AOC Faugères
Languedoc France : http://faugeres.com/anglais/intro.htm
Further away you could visit the Cathar country with its history of the Albigensian Crusades and Cathar Castles to explore and go on to Carcassonne, a complete restored historic walled city and world heritage site. Carcassonne is about 1¼ hours.
Western Daily Press, Faugères Article An excellent article in English about Faugères.
Xplorebritain.com For information on flights, rail (including Eurostar and the TGV), ferries, hotels, insurance, travel books and maps, as well as walking and hiking, see Xplorebritain.com. They also organise guided walking, hiking, biking and self-guided inn to inn tours with luggage transfer, maps and guide book provided.
Walking, cycling, markets, wineries, the Mediterranean, historic towns, swimming, fishing, canoeing, restaurants and cafes.
The area is good for walking, cycling and mountain biking, with plenty of choices straight from the house. There are Land Rover tracks and footpaths in the area and maps in the house. The local roads are quiet for cycling and there is a road bike available for your use.
If you drive north for 20 or 30 kilometres there are many dramatic walks in the mountains and gorges of the Caroux and the Espinoue. There are walking maps and guide books in the house. The Gorge d'Heric is popular with its crystal clear swimming holes but there are many other quieter gorges to choose from. The nearby Orb River is popular for swimming, canoeing/kayaking (around Roquebrun) and fishing.
Faugères is handy for the historic towns of Pézenas and Béziers. Pézenas has an all day street market on Saturday and Béziers has a market on Friday morning. Pézenas is known for its antique trade, craftsmen, artisans and for its secondhand shops. There is an interesting cultural walking tour through the XVI-XVII century city streets of old Pézenas and many cafes to choose from. St Chinian has a market on Sunday morning in the village square that is lively and colourful. There are many cafes and restaurants in St. Chinian. Around Faugères there are many small, pretty villages often with markets once a week.
The Languedoc Roussillon region is largest vineyard in the world with many famous appellations such as St Chinian, Minervois and Faugères. Within walking distance of the house are 4 wineries open for wine tasting and many more within a short driving distance.
See the Website of the Syndicat des vins AOC Faugères
Languedoc France : http://faugeres.com/anglais/intro.htm
Further away you could visit the Cathar country with its history of the Albigensian Crusades and Cathar Castles to explore and go on to Carcassonne, a complete restored historic walled city and world heritage site. Carcassonne is about 1¼ hours.
Western Daily Press, Faugères Article An excellent article in English about Faugères.
Xplorebritain.com For information on flights, rail (including Eurostar and the TGV), ferries, hotels, insurance, travel books and maps, as well as walking and hiking, see Xplorebritain.com. They also organise guided walking, hiking, biking and self-guided inn to inn tours with luggage transfer, maps and guide book provided.
Cicerone Press: Cycling the Canal du Midi
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Cicerone Press: Walking in the Languedoc
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