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The Languedoc region
The region Languedoc
in the south of France represents the passage between the Massif Central and
the Mediterranean Sea. The name Languedoc refers to the local dialect (langue d'oc) in which "yes" doesn't translate with
"oui" but with "oc".
The region Languedoc today comprises the three departments Gard,
Hérault und Aude. Thanks to
the Mediterranean climate and the fertile, muddy soil that was sedimented by many rivers, agriculture has always played a
dominant role in the region. Since the last century the local farmers mainly
live from wine-growing. Among other attractions Languedoc has nice beaches,
hilly areas in the Massif Central with its many excursion possibilities and the
typical relaxed southern "ambiance".
Here you will
find a whole set of more links and information concerning Languedoc-Roussillon.
Information about
VALROS
Valros is located between Beziérs and Pézenas. From the historical ruin "Tour" there is
a fantastic overview over the village (1.500 inhabitants) and the surrounding
vineyards. In Valros you can find the peacefulness of a rural village as well
as urban centers like Montpellier (about 50 km) and Béziers
(about 15 km) near-by. Several beaches lie within a short distance and can
easily be reached. In Valros you can find shopping possibilities as well as
postal services. The closest banks are located in Pézenas.
Here
you find a few pictures of the village of Valros.
Our
offer
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Big open kitchen |
Bed linen |
5 bikes |
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Big living room |
Shady terrace |
Table tennis |
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2 sleeping rooms |
Garden |
Surf board |
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2 bath rooms |
Swing |
Darts |
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Radio/CD/MP3 equipment |
Parlor and board games |
Outdoor games |
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WLAN (WiFi-Internet) |
Big library |
Beach equipment |
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Laundry machine |
Child seat and bed |
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Attractions and
excursions
- We recommend a short walk to the ruin
"Tour". The magnificent view over the huge wine region, the
village Valros, to the mountains and even to the sea is overwhelming.
- The historical town Pézenas - city of Molière - is only at 7 km distance from Valros and can
easily be reached by bus or by bike. Regularly on Saturdays there is a
market which is known in the whole district. Here you find
some suggestions of trips starting in Pézenas.
- In summer there are numerous festivals in Valros
and the surrounding villages, e.g. the Thanksgiving Festival at the
beginning of July and the Wine Festival — where wine is free! — at the end of July.
- Several beach resorts (Cap d’Agde , Valras-Plage, Mèze au Etang, Marseillan-Plage, Sète and many others) are in close proximity
- St. Guilhem-le-Désert: a picturesque village about 40km away from
Valros situated in a small valley. Close nearby are the caves of Clamouse and the historical bridge Pont diable.
- Lac
de Salagou and Cirque de Mourèze:
a lovely lake in the foothills of the Massif Central and its bizarre walls
of rock close to a romantic village.
- The charming cities of Montpellier
(or try here) and
Béziers are well worth a day trip;
they are only 70 and 15, respectively, bus minutes away from Valros. Carcassonne is
beautiful as well.
- There are five bikes (plus a children bike) at
your disposal. You are free to discover the beautiful, colourful
wine region around Valros.
- On the river Hérault close to St Guilhem-le-Désert you can go on rafting and canoe trips (even for
two days) as well as on an excursion by hydrospeed
boat.
- In Valmagne you can visit a
monastery.
- West of Béziers are the historical ruins of Oppidum d’Enserune from
where you have a magnificent view to the Pyrenees.
- For wine connoisseurs: A multitude of different
local wines can be tasted at cheap rates (among others
also the well-known Picpoul de Pinet
from Valros' neigbouring
village). A visit to a wine cellar in the region is a "must".
- In the region of Marseillan
there are some nature and bird reserves for bird watchers.
- It is only about 20km to the foothills of the
mountains where you can go for some hikes in a wonderful, natural setting
with a fascinating vegetation. Highly
recommendable is the Gorge d’Héric and the Tarn
region.
- Boat trips are offered on the Canal du Midi.
- You can also do sports in the village and
surroundings: tennis, football, pétanque, hikes, cycling,
horse-riding, golf and jogging through the vineyards.
How to come to VALROS
It is easy to get to Valros by public transport. Going there by car
doesn't give you a big advantage in time. This is
a map of the communications in Languedoc-Roussillon.
- By plane/bus: If you come to Montpellier-Fréjorgues by plane you take any bus that brings you
into the town centre of Montpellier. From there you take the
tramway in direction to St-Jean-de-Védas (until the
stop St-Jean-Le-Sec), from there take bus no. 103 to Pézenas.
And from Pézenas with bus no. 216 to Valros. From the bus stop it's only
about another 150 metres to our house (see map
below).
- By train/bus: This is by far the most recommended
way of transportation - not the least because of the environment. There
are several train connections to Montpellier or to Béziers,
among others some fast TGV links. There are also some special reductions
(billet de séjour, EuroDomino,
JOKER etc.) available for the French trains (information from SNCF). From the main railway
station you take the tramway in direction to St-Jean-de-Védas (until the stop St-Jean-Le-Sec), from there take
bus no. 103 to Pézenas. And from Pézenas with bus no. 216 to Valros. Bus information can be found here.
From the bus stop it's only about another 150 metres
to our house (see map below).
- If you arrive by plane/train/bus and you want to
rent a car (smallest models available from 20 Euros per day) we can
recommend the portal Autoeurope.
- By car: You drive on the highway A9 from
Montpellier in direction to Béziers. You take
the exit at Agde-Pézenas, follow the signs to Pézenas and turn in St.-Thibéry
to Valros. Don't forget the highway tolls which
are quite considerable in France. The best is anyway to consult a route
planner like Viamichelin.
Where is our house in
VALROS?
Our house is located quite close to the bus stop (cf. map). The address
is as follows:
48/50, avenue de la Montagne; F-34290 Valros
The map on Google Maps (even with Streetview).
What about the
infrastructure?
Here you can view a couple of pictures of the house.
Our 90-year old, fully renovated house consists of a well-equipped
kitchen, two sleeping rooms, a living room with a fire place, a spacious entrée/corridor,
a big terrace, a shower/toilet/laundry room (incl. a washing and a drying
machine) and an old barn/garage. Six people can easily be accommodated
in the house. More guests could spend the night in sleeping bags on sun beds
and self-inflating mattresses. The garden comprises a small lawn and
playground. In the barn/garage there is a ping pong table (table tennis), the
five bikes (plus two children bikes), a surf board (with everything that’s
necessary) and a small workshop. Tenants are fully responsible for possibly
occurring damages. They should immediately be reported to us.
In the house you find Wireless
Internet (WLAN) and a radio/CD/MP3 station; however there is no TV. Per
video streaming though you can access various TV stations.
Smoking in
the house is strictly forbidden! The terrace can be used as smoking area.
Family-friendly
atmosphere
Our house is well suited for children as well. Next to two small child
beds (cot) and a child's eating chair there are two extra (children) seats for
the bike. There are also a lot of toys (a.o. table
tennis, basketball, pétanque/boule
etc.) available for the kids (as well as for adults). Around the house there
are big and safe playing areas.
Food, catering and
shopping
In Valros you are not far away from civilization. There is a grocery and
two bakeries for the daily needs. Moreover, twice a week there are several food
cars (with vegetables, meat, fish, seafood etc.) coming to the central square
of Valros. This will be announced on the village loudspeakers If this is still not sufficient you can get exclusive
commodities in the supermarket (Carrefour or Intermarché)
in Pézenas (6km). If you don't want to do the cooking
yourself you can go to the restaurant „La Tour“ in Valros. If you fancy a beer, there
are two bars for you in Valros. Each Wednesday on the central square of Valros
a pizza car offers freshly prepared delicious pizza. We warmly recommend them.
Travel guides and
maps: a selection
The following documents are at your disposition in Valros (not
concluding):
- "Causses - Bas Languedoc - Cevennen“,
Michelin
Guide
- "Gorges du Tarn - Causses - Cevennen“,
Michelin
Guide
- "Anders Reisen: Südfrankreich"
- "Connaître l’Hérault“, édition Sud-Ouest
- "Languedoc-Roussillon", DuMont-Kunstreiseführer
- "Circuit Pédèstres:
Languedoc Causses et Garrigues"
- Camping Caravaning
France, Sélection Michelin 1996
- various Michelin and other maps of the
region (more than 25!)
Booking and reception of the keys
First you have to find out whether the house is still available at your
preferred time. Sara
and Thomas Bubendorf-Suhner
will tell you about this. If this is alright you get the rental contract
together with information on the payment procedure. When the contract is signed
by both parties and a part of the rent (according to the contract) is paid you
will get the keys of the house. Before your departure these keys will be sent
to you by mail. At the moment of return they have to be sent back immediately.
Our house is available as per below overview. The days in blue are the
days on which the house is already booked.
In case the house is already booked at your preferred date please have a
look at this house: Ferienhaus von Peter Meinusch.
Or have a look here: Ferienhausmiete.de, Ferienhaus
or Ferienwohnung
von Privat.
Rent
· EUR
630-.- per week
· EUR
860.- per week in July/August
Included in the rent is also the cleaning of the house at the end of
your holidays as well as the use of all towels and bedclothes.
More information
If you are interested in our house and wish to learn more about it you
can contact us for more information.
Here you can view a couple of pictures of
the house.
All information
without guarantee and subject to change without notice!
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