Guidebook for Laure-Minervois

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Guidebook for Laure-Minervois

Sightseeing

Ancient Roman fotress village, perched over the meeting point of rivers. It has a very interesting history...
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Minerve
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Ancient Roman fotress village, perched over the meeting point of rivers. It has a very interesting history...
This stunning Dolmen de Fades (Dolmen of the Fates or Fairies), is the largest in the area. The construction of such a massive structure clearly required an organized workforce and visionary planning.
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Dolmen des Fades
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This stunning Dolmen de Fades (Dolmen of the Fates or Fairies), is the largest in the area. The construction of such a massive structure clearly required an organized workforce and visionary planning.
Needs no introduction... just go! Breathtaking.
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Chateau Comtal
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Needs no introduction... just go! Breathtaking.
Four castles in one! Relive the tumultuous Cathar period through your own eyes at the most impregnable fortress in the region. Bit of a climb, but the views are worth it!
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Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours
22 Rte des 4 Châteaux
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Four castles in one! Relive the tumultuous Cathar period through your own eyes at the most impregnable fortress in the region. Bit of a climb, but the views are worth it!
A medieval village of steep, twisting, narrow streets and sand-coloured stone buildings surrounding the great 8th Century Abbey at its heart. Beautiful place with some lovely little restaurants
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Caunes-Minervois
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A medieval village of steep, twisting, narrow streets and sand-coloured stone buildings surrounding the great 8th Century Abbey at its heart. Beautiful place with some lovely little restaurants
This quiet village keeps its beauty hidden in the spiral curves of a snail. It is a magical place with a lovely restaurant, and is home to artists, winemakers, growers and connoisseurs of all kinds.
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Aigne
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This quiet village keeps its beauty hidden in the spiral curves of a snail. It is a magical place with a lovely restaurant, and is home to artists, winemakers, growers and connoisseurs of all kinds.
In the city of Nîmes you will find some of the best preserved examples in Europe of Roman engineering and architecture. Well worth a day trip.
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Nîmes
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In the city of Nîmes you will find some of the best preserved examples in Europe of Roman engineering and architecture. Well worth a day trip.
Further up and away from the world. This is good walking country, full of paths and old mule tracks, walked through history. Great base for some hiking, cyling or kayaking
Vélieux
Further up and away from the world. This is good walking country, full of paths and old mule tracks, walked through history. Great base for some hiking, cyling or kayaking
The Episcopal City - a World Heritage site - and well worth a day trip. Highlights are the Saint-Cecile Cathedral, the largest brick-built cathedral in the world, and the Berbie Palace.
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Albi
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The Episcopal City - a World Heritage site - and well worth a day trip. Highlights are the Saint-Cecile Cathedral, the largest brick-built cathedral in the world, and the Berbie Palace.
If the summer sun gets too hot then you can always plunge underground into one of Languedoc's vast limestone caverns. This is one of the largest and offers short tours or a five-hour excursion.
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Gouffre de Cabrespine
La Cresto
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If the summer sun gets too hot then you can always plunge underground into one of Languedoc's vast limestone caverns. This is one of the largest and offers short tours or a five-hour excursion.
One hour away by car, Beziers is particularly renowned for two things in the region: wine and bullfighting. But there's lots more to see and do here - definitely worth a visit
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Béziers
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One hour away by car, Beziers is particularly renowned for two things in the region: wine and bullfighting. But there's lots more to see and do here - definitely worth a visit
Ancient neolithic site within walking distance of Domaine de Palatz. It dates back to the period of transition between the Chalcolithic and the beginning of the Bronze Age.
Allée Couverte de Saint-Eugène
Ancient neolithic site within walking distance of Domaine de Palatz. It dates back to the period of transition between the Chalcolithic and the beginning of the Bronze Age.

Everything Else

Head to the beach for the day. Only an hour away!
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Narbonne Plage
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Head to the beach for the day. Only an hour away!
Interesting historical city containing boulevards, narrow streets, squares and ancient buildings. There is an excellent market here, plus cafes, restaurants, boutiques, bakers and confectioners.
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Narbonne
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Interesting historical city containing boulevards, narrow streets, squares and ancient buildings. There is an excellent market here, plus cafes, restaurants, boutiques, bakers and confectioners.
Natural Park spread over a vast area of valleys and forests, criss-crossed by dozens of well-maintained and clearly signposted trails. Start out at the pretty mountain village of St-Pons-de-Thomieres.
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Park Naturel Regional du Haut-Languedoc
1 Pl. du Foirail
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Natural Park spread over a vast area of valleys and forests, criss-crossed by dozens of well-maintained and clearly signposted trails. Start out at the pretty mountain village of St-Pons-de-Thomieres.
This lovely old fortified village attracts visitors not only because of its paved streets and covered passageways but also because it is ideally located for outdoor activities.
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Olargues
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This lovely old fortified village attracts visitors not only because of its paved streets and covered passageways but also because it is ideally located for outdoor activities.
La Livinière lies nestled in the gentle slopes of the Petit Causse. Home to an exceptional wine, classified AOC in 1998.
La Livinière
La Livinière lies nestled in the gentle slopes of the Petit Causse. Home to an exceptional wine, classified AOC in 1998.
Local Winery
Fournil Joan
Fontanille le Haut
Local Winery
Local Winery
Prat-Majou
Local Winery
Local Winery
Arnaud Pierre
Local Winery

Food Scene

The Venice of the Languedoc. Cosmopolitan, unpretentious, charming... it offers a sensuous taste of the unspoilt Mediterranean. Fine beaches and great seafood.
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Sète
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The Venice of the Languedoc. Cosmopolitan, unpretentious, charming... it offers a sensuous taste of the unspoilt Mediterranean. Fine beaches and great seafood.
Fabulous food, and just up the road!
La demeure du Pareur
12 Av. de la Clamoux
Fabulous food, and just up the road!