Activities and attractions
We are ideally situated for many great day or half daytrips some of which you will find
mentioned here. We also have an extensive collection of local guide books and maps so
you can choose other places to visit apart from the mones mentioned below.
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), or the beaches of the Mediterranean are 1hr drive from here.
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The local tourist offices in Lasalle and St Hippolyte 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Ste Marie de la
Mer.
Visiting the ancient walled town of Aigues Mortes is fascinating and can be
combined with the beach.
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Slightly further a field is the Cathar district and the mysterious town of Rennes-LesChâteaux with connections to the Holy Grail and also closer by is the Knights
Templar town of St Guillhem le Desert and the "grotte des Demoiselles".
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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.
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A visit to the latest modern motor way bridge the highest bridge in the world “Le
viaduct du Millau” designed by Norman Foster makes a great day out taking in the
mediaeval town of Pezenas with its great antiques market.
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Not forgetting of course ancient roman town of Nimes and the lively University town
of Montpellier.