Our favourites
Restaurants
Our best addresses nearby...
- Sépia, à Valras. Récemment classé Bib Gourmand, une adresse de qualité et un bon rapport qualité-prix.
- La Maison de Petit Pierre, in Béziers. At the home of a former Top Chef winner, you'll enjoy a meal that's always perfect.
- Le Bistrot de Colombiers, in Colombiers. Quite sophisticated cuisine, a very good address at a reasonable price.
- Le 9, in Béziers. At the top of the 9 locks, you'll reach it after a short stroll from the car park. The view of the city and cathedral is breathtaking, and the cuisine is just as good. On the way, you can find out more about these locks, which are unique in France.
- Entre Nousin Valras. Home-made Mediterranean cuisine, very friendly team, reasonable prices... Not on the seafront, but quality.
- Joel et Valérie, on the port of Chichoulet in Vendres. Run by fishermen, you only get fish (no side dishes). But extra fresh.
- Restaurant Truck Etape, in Vendres. As its name suggests, it's a roadside restaurant, a bit like a canteen. But it's very clean and the food is top quality. Probably the best value for money, and less than 5 minutes away.
- Les Grands Buffets, in Narbonne, a unique concept and decoration unique in France. To be planned several months in advance
Nearby
The town of Béziers: its cathedral, its arenas, its avenues, its shops...
The Roman archaeological site of Ensérunes, combining walking and culture, with the Malpas tunnel and the dry pond of Montady.
The Canal du Midi and its plane trees, for a walk in the shade along its banks or a cruise on board a barge: the Fonséranes locks are a must-see.
Many of the neighbouring villages are well worth a visit: Colombiers, with its old town and river port, Nissan and its ruins, Lespignan, a dynamic town nearby, Sérignan and the Musée Régional d'Art Contemporain, and of course Vendres, with its lake, Roman ruins and village...
The Domaine de Bayssan, the Zinga Zanga hall, the Valras Plage casino, for artistic or cultural outings.
Many amusement parks flourish during the summer months: accrobranche (tree climbing), karting, paintball, inflatable or water games...
A little further away
- Less than 30 minutes' drive away, the cities of Pezenas or Narbonne , are well worth a visit. The old town of Molière and its stalls, followed by a stroll through Villeneuvette? Or a lively town, with its Gothic cathedral, its Archbishops' Palace and the Halles (covered market) famous throughout France? The choice is yours!
- La cité médiévale de Carcassonne , is less than an hour away, and you can round off your day with a visit to one or more Cathar castles.
- Saint Guilhem le Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France, is sure to win you over. Along the way, enjoy a swim at the Pont du Diable or visit the Clamouse caves.
- Le Lac du Salagou , with its red hills, looks like it's straight from Mars. For hiking, swimming or water sports, there's always something to do! On the way, the cirque de Mourrèze and its lunar landscapes, for a day in a western setting worthy of the American canyons.
- Visit Sète, le Mont Saint Clair et l'étang de Thau, before returning along the Mediterranean beaches to the Bagnas Nature Reserve in Marseillan and Agde.
- Montpellier, a city on a human scale, where modern Montpellier, built by some of the world's greatest architects, has carved out a place for itself alongside old Montpellier and its heritage, which tells the story of 1,000 years of history.
- The Gruissan salt marshes, the Abbeys of Valmagne and Fonfroide, the Hérault Gorges... so many possibilities and wonders to discover!
Horse riding
If seeing horses makes you want to ride, here are a few addresses: Le Derby in Vendres Manade Margé in Vendres Ranch Le Petit Sam in Sérignan Ranch St Jean in Sérignan
Musées
Looking for a bit of culture? Musée Régional d'Art Contemporain in Sérignan Musée des Beaux-Arts in Béziers Musée de l'Opiidum d'Ensérunes in Nissan Musée archéologique NarboVia in Narbonne
Special Family
Not just for children! The Domaine de Bayssan playground and a walk in the Bois Sacré The Musée du Jouet in Pézenas The Réserve Africaine in Sigean The Musée des Dinosaures in Mèze AquaLand Cap d'Agde and the Ile des Loisirs Treasure hunts in Béziers or Narbonne The Palais de la maquette in Valras
Wine tourism
Famous the world over, the different grape varieties of the Languedoc vineyards will win you over without reservation! Taste the wines from the "Haras de la Gesmeray" by Domaine de Castelnau, visit a neighbouring cellar or take advantage of the nearby Pavillon des Vins: you won't be disappointed! Drink in moderation... Domaine de Grange Basse in Vendres Château de Perdiguier in Maraussan Domaine de Soustres in Montady Château La Négly in Fleury Le Nouveau Monde in Vendres La Cave du Château de Colombiers.
