About 50 minutes away by car, Orange is more of a one-trick pony than Arles or Nimes, having as its main attraction its famous amphitheatre… but what a trick! It is well worth a visit and needs a whole afternoon … Read More
Nearby – Coming Soon
Places to Visit Nearby
Canal du Midi
We occasionally get asked about the Canal du Midi which is to the West of us. People often make an entire holiday out of cruising the canal but there are various points where you can take boat for a couple … Read More
Carrières de Junas
Originally mined by Romans, this nearby quarry was used until this century with stone extracted still using their methods. Now it hosts an annual jazz festival and when it is not being used is a great place to picnic. There … Read More
Montpellier
Consistently voted by French people as the city they would most like to live in, it is vibrant, cosmopolitan, young (big student population) with a huge boulevard at the centre where people congregate for coffee and are entertained by buskers. … Read More
Aigues-Mortes
A beautiful walled medieval town (13th century) with upmarket shops within the walls, which it is possible to walk around. It has a lively square at its centre which is a good place to eat out at night. There is … Read More
Pont du Gard
Roman aqueduct that used to supply water to Nimes. Fantastically well-preserved and an incredible feat of engineering. You can pay to go on a tour inside the water channel at the top of the aqueduct (well worth it – but … Read More
Activities
e-bike tours
Boisseron (10 minutes by car) Head out on a ruggedised e-scooter on tracks around Boisseron. All sorts of options are available from quick tours to longer ones, including tasting tours of local vineyards and foods. English and Spanish spoken (as … Read More
Cliff Jumping and Climbing
Vidourle River (5 minutes by bike) Head towards Villetelle and you will find Aubais Plage, a river beach popular with locals set beside a medieval water mill. Above the weir, the water is calm and curiously warm in the summer … Read More
Hot Air Ballooning
What a treat! You can either take off near the Pont du Gard or from Uzes (the source of the water for the aqueduct). If it’s Uzes, you will see the Roman town planning as you gently ascend. It’s an … Read More
Windsurfing, Standup Paddle etc.
There are loads of places to do this, kitesurfing too… But our favourite is the salt water lake near La Grande Motte with windsurfers and paddle boards for hire. Instruction available too, with English spoken if required. There are often … Read More
Restaurants
Aigo Boulido
Located in the village’s former wine cooperative, Aubaï Mema, overlooked by the château. Aubaï Mema still produces wines and is also the venue for tango dancing: eat whilst watching the world dance and drink wines made on the premises. Open … Read More
Le Bistro de Caro
Don’t be put off by the street that this oasis is accessed from… it’s well worth a visit. Different menu every day for weekday lunch (try their pork); tasting menu in the evening and at the weekends. Heavy emphasis on … Read More
Le Petit Jardin
One of our favourites in Montpellier, and a favourite amongst locals. Eat outside in the garden at the rear, which you’d never have guessed existed, having entered the restaurant from a narrow street. Near the Jardin des Plantes. Traditional with … Read More
Pizzeria La Squadra
Next door to the post office on Rue du Marquis: very good home made take out pizzas and burgers. Perfect if you want to stay in and can’t be bothered to cook / BBQ! Telephone in advance – they take … Read More
La Villa Vicha
On the outskirts of the village at 810 Chemin de Cardione, a reasonably upmarket restaurant in a lovely setting. Well worth a try. Usually possible to get a table. Tél. 04 66 80 24 24 to reserve. https://www.villavicha.com/fr/restaurant-aubais-gard