LE GÎTE DE CéCILE in la coste, at the foot of the CAROUX and the GORGES D'HéRIC
in the Haut Languedoc regional park
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On this page,
I have gathered the natural places for you
villages, places of interest and towns
to visit around or a little further from the house...
I invite you to discover
the richness of my region...
OLARGUES, VIEUSSAN
and other medieval villages
The valley is rich in medieval villages. 20 minutes walk from the house, I invite you to discover St Martin de l'Arçon.
A little further along the Jaur, Olargues, one of the most beautiful villages in France, passing the suspension bridge of Tarrassac, Vieussan, Seps and Roquebrun which parade along the Orb...
To discover by getting lost at random in the alleys and cobbled streets...
THE HÉRIC GORGES
10 minutes from the house on foot following the yellow markings, you will reach the Héric gorges. Along the stream, I invite you to discover many waterfalls and chasms, and climb to the hamlet of Héric (1h30 walking normally).
Ideal walk for families, accessible with pushchairs.
It is one of the most beautiful places in the Hérault to enjoy your picnic, sitting on the rocks with the sound of water.
museum of prehistory in st pons de thomières
The Museum offers a wonderful journey through time to learn more about the life of our ancestors, the origin of man: their daily life, their stone architecture (megalithism), their funeral rites... The evolution of architecture funerary is traced, daily life is told using objects found on archaeological sites (ceramics, flint tools, polished axes, ornaments, etc.).
30 minutes from the house.
bell and cowbell museum in hérépian
An unusual visit:
Housed in the old Hérépian station, near the Greenway, the Bell and Sonnaille Museum tells us the story of the Granier Foundry. We discover the secrets of the sonnaillers craftsmen and the master founders through the universe of this former foundry.
The square tower of Colombières SUR Orb
Among all nature walks, it's always nice to have a goal... I suggest the dungeon of Colombières-sur-Orb, a freshly renovated archaeological site, a remnant of the old castle of Caroz built in the 14th century.
Listed as historical monuments, this building is located at a place called "le Battut"
Not far, do not miss the opportunity to cool off in the Madale Gorge
devèze cave
The Glass Spinner, an enchanting fairy, pure and majestic, sculpted by water and time, takes us to the origin of the abyss.
The classified site of “La Fileuse de Verre”, the only cave in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, is a natural gem that reveals exceptional and grandiose mineral concretions.
At the exit of the cave, the Discovery Space of the underground world and its 3D room complete the visit.
30 minutes from the house.
salagou lake
As soon as you arrive, the magic happens, the Lac du Salagou stretches out at the foot of the hills of red earth. Here is a lake like no other. What makes it exceptional is first of all the colors, but also the contrast of the water and this arid landscape. It is also a geological richness and a biodiversity almost unique in the world.
This combination gives rise to a wonderful setting for leisure activities, or simply to enjoy the great outdoors with the family.
45 minutes from the house.
cirque de mourèze
The Cirque de Mourèze, a surprising natural site! Halfway between a lunar landscape and a western setting, the rocks all have bizarre and unique shapes, sculpted by erosion. This gigantic dolomitic chaos transports you to another universe, out of time. And the village has a crazy charm...
45 minutes from the house.
plateau lakes
The Espinouse plateau offers us a completely different landscape. Climbing there means finding freshness and discovering Vogian landscapes... Lakes (La Ravièges, Laouzas, Vézole), pastures, pine forests...
We are on the limit of the watershed (its waters flow towards the Atlantic Ocean while that of the valley, in the Mediterranean)... The opportunity to discover La Salvétat su Agout...
30 minutes from the house.
gruissan
Gruissan is a small fishing village, full of tradition, where it is good to stroll in all seasons...
Discover the light and colors of the salt marshes of Île Saint Martin, the district of wooden chalets on stilts, immortalized by the film 37°2 le matin by Jean-Jacques Beineix...
1h15 from the house.
canal du midi
around béziers
The Canal du Midi has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996. The 9 locks of Fonseranes in Béziers, a major work of art on the Canal du Midi, the canal bridge above the Orb... Along the water, gently.
Take advantage of this getaway to visit the historic center of Béziers.
45 minutes from the house.
pézenas
Fair town in the Middle Ages, place of the governors of Languedoc from the 16th century, city of Molière and Boby Lapointe, Pézenas preserves the traces of a flourishing historical and cultural past. During a day in Pézenas, on a free or guided tour, you can stroll through the superb cobbled streets to discover the sumptuous mansions, museums or visit the many shops of artists and craftsmen who are the pride of the city Labeled “Country of art and history since 2002”.
45 minutes from the house
sete
Discover Sète along its canals lined with colorful facades, cross the drawbridges and swing bridges, observe the activity of the commercial port, the old port and the marina, the ballet of the trawlers and the colors of the Catalan boats. Push on to Pointe Courte, an authentic fishing district, then to the Quartier Haut where there is an atmosphere of southern Italy. Admire mythical sailboats on the occasion of "Escale à Sète", discover the Sète jousting. It is the city of artists by its light and its colors. International Museum of Modest Arts, the Regional Center for Contemporary Art, the Paul-Valéry Museum, the Espace Brassens and the Molière Theater, National Stage, there always has something to do.
1h25 from the house.
carcassonne
To visit Carcassonne is to discover the famous city of Dame Carcas, with its famous castle and its ramparts. Regularly ranked in the Top 5 of the most visited French cities, it is an essential destination in the region...
1h40 from the house.
ALBI
To visit Albi is to be able to discover the sites or monuments of Romanesque and Gothic art which mingle in a festival of ocher tones.
Thus, you can all first visit the Episcopal City which is one of the highlights of the city, since it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
2 hours from the house, but its very special cathedral, so-called southern Gothic style, the largest built of bricks, in the name of Sainte Cécile, is really worth it...
for 2 people
up to 3/4 people
All year
for 2 people
up to 4 people
from mid-September to mid-June
for 6 people
FROM MID-JUNE TO MID-SEPTEMBER