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Transport:
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Air: British
Airways, Ryan Air & Air France fly to Montpellier, 1 hour drive
Ryan Air
fly to Nimes, or to Montpellier 1 hour drive
Rail: TGV from
Paris to Montpellier or Nimes
Car: Distance from London,
750 miles, allow 10-12 hours
Things to do and see:
- Canoeing: The river Herault is only a few kilometers
away and there are companies who organise canoe trips (suitable
for all ages and skill levels)
- Fishing in the local rivers
- Horse back riding: There are a few companies who organise
mountain treks.
- Les Grottes des Demoiselles: World famous
caves.
- Tennis tournaments
- Innumerable outdoor markets
- Wine Tasting: This is an increasingly important wine
growing area, many cooperatives and private domaines welcome
people for wine tasting,
- Hiking: Over 100 km of trails
- Garlic Festival in Uzes (1 ¼ hours) on June24
- Pottery Festivals
- Rustic fairs every weekend
- Speleology
- Nimes: The Arenes and Maison Carée (Roman architecture)
and the nearby Pont du Gard
- The Silk Museum in the nearby town of St. Hippolyte
du Fort
- Montpellier for its beautiful, picturesque squares
and old city, cafés, music and dance festivals
- The several coastal towns Bezier, Sete, Cap d'Agde
and beaches
Wild mushroom forays in the fall:
There is a huge variety of mushrooms in the mountains
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Music:
A Bechstein grand piano and concert harp are available
for professional musicians who may wish to practice during
vacation |
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Spring Flowers:
Especially wild orchids, narcissi and wild daffodils
grow in profusion in the area.
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