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St Guilhem le Désert
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Within easy reach of Lodève, there
are many picturesque old villages and towns to discover - St
Guilhem le Désert, Lunas, Pégairolles, Le Caylar, Lacoste and Soubès,
to name but a few.
Local historic sites include:
La Couvertoirade, a XIIth century fortified village of the Knights Templar,
which is now a centre for artisans.
Le Prieuré Saint-Michel de Grandmont, a XIIth century monastery of the
hermit monks of the Grandmont order where ancient dolmens still stand.
Le Pont du Diable, the oldest medieval bridge in France, which spans the
Hérault river near St Jean de Fos, a village famous for its pottery.
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The natural scenery in this area is
absolutely stunning and very varied.
Les Ruffes on the shores of the nearby Lac du Salagou contrast startlingly
with the green wooded hills and the coastal plain. There's the patchwork quilt of
vineyards and olive groves, and the rock formations of the nearby Causses
which form a colossal backdrop for the gushing subterranean rivers and
contain some of the best caves in France:
La Grotte de Clamouse,
La Grotte de
Labeil and La Grotte des Demoiselles.
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Source de la Foux
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la Grotte de Clamouse
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The natural marvels underground are matched above ground by the most impressive cols:
Cirque de Mourèze, Cirque du Bout du Monde and Cirque de Navacelles, said
to be the best example in Europe of this glacial bowl formation.
This area offers so much to see and do whether you're in a car, on foot,
bicycle or horseback, or you can just relax on the beaches half an
hour away.
Water sports fans will find everything at Lac du Salagou, only 7km from
la Villa Jeanne, and for fishermen the local lakes and rivers teem with
fish of all kinds.
The cosmopolitan city of Montpellier is just a 30 minute drive away and is
a glorious mix of very old and very new architecture.
In short, this is the ideal location for your holiday.
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