Local attractions
Please find below links to our favourite places in the Languedoc region. We can also provide personal recommendations on things to do from private tours of the oyster beds to dining at the best beachside restaurants.
Less than 1 hour from Mèze
13th century abbey and restaurant that brews its own wine and beer. A short bike ride from Mèze
This home of the French oyster and gastronomic destination is just a 20 minute bike ride away on a car free cycle path
The medieval city of Pézenas, where Molière once lived, is a short drive or bus ride away
Natural thermal baths in Balaruc
Our favourite of the many baths in this spa town has a luxurious thermally heated outdoor pool
Featuring, among many others over the years, Bill Wyman, Herbie Hancock and Jamie Cullum
This vibrant cultural city offers beautiful architecture, promenades, outdoor cafés and plentiful leafy squares
This picturesque city was a prosperous port in the Roman times and has a lively indoor market
Fresh water kayaking in St-Guilhem-le-Désert
Spend the day bathing and kayaking on the edge of this beautiful medieval hilltop town
Less than 90 mins from Mèze
This striking Roman aqueduct lies above a stony beach, great for swimming and kayaking
This vibrant city has its own amphitheatre dating back to the Roman times
Stunning fortified city inhabited since Neolithic times
Cycle rail in the Cernon valley
An old railway track has been given new life with cycle trains
Lively and artistic city on the banks of the river Rhone
Vincent van Gogh lived and painted in this lively town in the Camargue
This hilltop town nestled on the river orb is great for swimming or kayaking
Known for its 'Pont du Diable' bridge, this pretty village lies high up in the Black Mountains
This charming hilltop town with cobbled streets is accessible only via its bridge
Less than 2 hours from Mèze
This seaside town close to the Spanish border is known for its 'special light' which attracted artists such as Matisse and Picasso
Bustling city port and France's second largest city
Bustling Roman city with picturesque promenades and leafy sqaures
Less than 3 hours from Mèze
This beautiful city has been recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site
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