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The Herault region
The Herault department is rich with diversity and has numerous activities linked to tourism : Walking, hiking, canoeing, nature sites, mountain biking, local village fairs and markets, wine tours, local produce, museums, historical sites, theme parks, cathedrals, churches, various monuments Gastronomical restaurants, antique dealer and craftsmen circuits, wine properties, ‘Garrigue’ (local vegetation of dry Mediterranean plants and herbs) forests, mountains and lakes…
The ‘Canal du Midi’
After having occupied an important economical place in the transport of goods, today the canal’s main activity is tourism, sailing, walking, cycling and horse riding.
Visit the Noilly Prat
Visit the Noilly Prat wine store house during your stay on the edge of the ‘Thau bassin’, you must come and visit the Noilly Prat wine business in the village of Marseillan. Discover the Noilly Prat wine making in the original 1825 buildings. You will see the oak barrels and learn all about the wine making process
Pézenas
Ancient capital of the Languedoc, the town has kept the history of its prestigious past and a remarkable architectural wealth along with its private hotels and cobbled streets. The old town, classed as a protected area, has almost managed to stay as it was when Molière and his crew used to perform. Numerous local art craftsmen open their workshops to visitors all year round.
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