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Description:
You can do everything from
relaxing in the grounds on the sun
loungers from hiking, river rafting
fishing, horse riding etc.
There are many varied walks and
hikes for people of all levels either
starting from the house or
commencing a short drive away.
Bathing and swimming are possibly
in the many local fresh water pools
waterfalls and rivers (10 - 15 mn)
the beaches of the Mediterranean are 1hr drive from here.
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 The local tourist offices in Lasalle and St Hippoolyte du Fort can give you a wealth
of information
on the various castles, museums and wineries that you can visit during your stay here.
The area is steeped in local history and tradition, concerning the former silk industry,
the ever continuing olive industry (mill can be visited 20 minutes from here) the chestnut
industry
and its products can be bought and tasted here.
There is a market every morning of the week in the local surrounding villages. The markets in
Lasalle 5 minutes drive
Monday and St Hippolyte 10 minutes Tuesday and Thursday.
One of the
busiest and most bustling is Anduze market which is 15 minutes drive away, or Ganges
half
an hour away or Uzes an hours drive away.
Anduze is a lively bustling little town, with great places for a swim. You can visit the
bamboosarie,
the many ancient
traditional potteries and the Cevennnes steam train.
It’s also a great place to have lunch or go
out for an evening meal.
Visiting Uzes is a must as 15 minutes further on is the magnificent Pont du Gard –
the two
together make a wonderful day out, all including perhaps Avignon.
The famous towns of Avignon, Arles, Orange can also be visited in a day trip from here
as can the
wonderful Carmarge district, with towns such as St Maries de la Mer.
Visiting the ancient walled
town of Aigues Mortes is fascinating and can be combined with the beach.
Slightly further a field is the Cathar district and the mysterious town of
Rennes-Les-Châteaux with
connections to the Holy Grail
and also closer by is the Knights Templar town of St Guillhem le
Désert and the "grotte des Demoiselles".
There are also many local ruined and restored local castles to walk to or drive to from here.
We have views to the Medieval castle "château Castellas" from our terrace. There are also many
ancient
stone circles and meniths that can been seen in the area.
A visit to the latest modern motor way bridge the highest bridge in the world
"Le viaduc
de Millau" designed by Norman Foster makes a great day out taking in the mediaeval
town of
Pezenas with its great antiques market.
Not forgetting of course ancient roman town of Nimes and the lively University town of
Montpellier.
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