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
Culture
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