Just below one of Herault’s most popular swimming spots, Lac Salagou is a little village called Mourèze. You’ll know when you’re there as the windy road from Clermont d’Herault straightens out and the forests either side make way for giant … Continue reading
There’s something very sophisticated about Uzès. Perhaps it’s because a duke lives there (well, some of the time anyway), or maybe it’s because of its stately position above the Eure valley, or its pretty cobbled streets sheltered by elegant vaulted … Continue reading
It’s amazing what water does to mountains. When rivers flow through them, the water erodes the rocks to make great gorges, ravines and caves. One of the most wonderful examples of this in the Languedoc is the Cirque de Navacelles; … Continue reading
Tucked into the side of a ravine, between the Verdus stream and the gorges of the Herault river is the beautiful medieval village of St-Guilhem-le-Désert. It’s been classified as one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ and is … Continue reading
The Languedoc is covered in mountains, they dominate the landscape and provide ample opportunity for climbing and hiking. But there’s another way you can explore them — you can go inside. Over time the interior of the mountains have eroded … Continue reading
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