The surrounding

The region Languedoc-Roussillon extends from the border with Spain, along the Meditarranean to Nimes and beyond. As well as an abundance of wild countryside and mountains, it also has some of the best beaches of Europe

There are hundreds of places to visit in this area. The magnificent walled city of Carcassonne to the north with Montpellier to the east. Or perhaps a drive into the countryside to Lac du Salagou. The city of Beziers is around 20 minutes drive and is well worth a visit.

There is plenty to see, and the city has an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants. stroll down the main Allees Paul Riget, named after Bezier's famous engineer, responsible for the construction of the Canal du Midi. During the summer months the bars and restaurants that line one side of the Allees Paul Riget spill into the boulevard

Montpellier is the principal city of the region, with the seat of local government housed in an impressive new building. The city has the right mix of old and new. The old city contrasts with the new shopping centres of the Triangle and Polygone. The city is also well known for outstanding new architecture of the Antigone, which reaches from the Place de Opera- Comedie to the Regional building by the river.

Originally Phoenician, and then an important Greek port, Cap d'Agde offers a variety of leisure activities. The Office de Tourisme talks of the 14 km of golden sandy beaches, each offering something different. Windsurfing, banana boat rides, pedalos, paragliding and all the normal seaside activities are available. All the beaches are easy to reach, and each beach has it's own parking facilities, and many also small bars, cafes and shops.