The Domaine de Monteils is located in the middle of a very attractive region : Historical towns, charming villages, spectacular landscapes vineyards...      
We present below some of the main points of interest in the area.

                   

Le Domaine de Monteils

Historical towns and charming villages
 
Avignon : The City was residence of the pope in the 14th century. Many monuments inside the remparts : the pope's palace, le "pont St Bénézet", la "place de l'Horloge" and its theatres...Not to be missed also : la chartreuse pontificale at Villeneuve.

Uzès : First french duchy, this little town of arts with paved streets, mansions from the 17th century and many antique shops is a real jewel ! Visit the Fenestrelle medieval tower, la "place aux herbes" and its provençal market.

Le Pont du Gard : Tremendous work of art classified by the UNESCO as world heritage, this renowned aqueduct is the most impressive bridge built in the Roman Empire.
 
 

Les vignobles du Languedoc

Randonnées en Languedoc

Visit Languedoc, Camargue, Provence and Cevennes

Vacances en Languedoc

 

Tourisme sud de la France

 

 

 

 

 

Découvertes insolites
 
Anduze : high place of the potery, where the traditional factories produce world renowned glazed vases.
The giant Bamboo's forest, near Anduze will surprise you.
 
From Anduze starts the Steam train of the Cevennes : touristic train ride across the Cevennes with outstanding views.
 
Caves and museums : Many prestigious caves in the surroundings : grotte des Demoiselles, la Cocalière, Trabuc. Musée du Désert in Miallet about the "Camisards" and the protestantism history in the Cevennes.
 
Sports : First flight and paragliding trainings, guided horse ridings, Canoe-kayak, cycling and many walking itinaries all aroud the house and in the Cevennes mountains.
 
Le must ! After all, a flight over the Uzes region on board a hot air balloon will certainly be the best souvenir of your holidays.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To know more about the région :
www.sunfrance.com : Languedoc-Roussillon
www.provenceguide.com  : Vaucluse/Provence
www.tourismegard.com :  département Gard
www.languedoc.com : département Hérault
 
Weather forcast : www.meteofrance.com
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Festivals & Events
All along the year, there are many festivals, concerts, antiquies markets, traditional provencal food and handycraft markets...
* Truffle day at Uzès in January
* Theatre festival of Avignon : end of July
* "Journées méditerranéennes de l'olivier" at Nîmes in May
* "Fête de la Saint Louis" at Aigues Mortes : end-August
* "Printemps des Comédiens" at Montpellier in June
* "Ferias" of Nîmes in June and Septembre
* Antiquies national market at Barjac : Eastern
* "Concerts sous roche" at l'Aven Armand : end-July / mid-August
* Dance festival at Montpellier in July
* "Fêtes de la mer et de la St Pierre" at Le Grau du Roi in June
* "Fête de la figue" at Vézenobres in September
* "Fête de la châtaigne" at Anduze in October
* "Nuits musicales" at the château of Castries in October
* "Vendanges" of Uzès vineyards in September
 

 

Spectacular natural landscapes
 
Cevennes National park : Just a step from the Domain de Monteils, this paradise for the walkers with its chestnut groves its valleys and sources, proposes idyllic walking itineraries.
 
Camargue Landscapes : Legendary white wild hourses, uncountable reed pounds, beautifull pink flamingos... Take part of a photographic safari or participate to the local typical feasts.
 
Mediterranean secret sand beaches : Only 25 km far from Domaine de Monteils extend the endless sandy beaches of the Languedoc. Let us indicate you the wildest places.

 

 

Aigues-Mortes : the remparts of this medieval town are surrounded by the salt lakes of the Camargue where live permanently thousends of flamingos. this little town realy has plenty of charm.
 
Nîmes : Roman city well knowned for its arenas and "ferias", and also "la maison carrée", the gardens of la Fontaine and the covered market created by Philip Stark. The nearby town of Arles is also well worth a visit for its arenas ant antique theatre.
 
Montpellier : Coup de coeur ! Very lively university town, the historical center of the city is pedestrian. It counts many mansions from the 17th century, narrow paved streets, and charming shops, places and squares around the "Place de la Comedie", the opera and the triumphal arch.
 
Villages worth a drink on a terrace : Overlooking the surrounding vineyards, there are many  villages where to relax and experience the south french "art de vivre" : Sommières, Sauve, Quissac...

 

 

 

   

 

 

www.gite-languedoc-provence.com

 

 

 

Slide show : Languedoc and Provence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video : Languedoc-Roussillon (7mn)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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