Places to visit & activities close La Bergerie de Laval B&B Tourbes

Cities, Towns & Villages in the Languedoc Rousillon

PEZENAS - Just a few minutes away from La Bergerie de Laval, this vibrant town with its rich historic past has many excellent restaurants, an historic quarter to explore, a lively, colourful market every Saturday and the Estival with wine tasting, food and music on Friday evenings during July and August.

BEZIERS - Birthplace of Pierre-Paul Riquet, creator of the Canal du Midi, the towpath of which provides a charming opportunity to take a leisurely walk or cycle ride. Its Feria in August lasting for four days includes open-air concerts as well as bull-fighting.

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BOUZIGUES - look out over the bay towards Sete across the oyster beds whilst enjoying a leisurely lunch enjoying the freshest locally caught seafood.

NARBONNE - founded by the Romans, a visit to this town would not be complete without going to the famous indoor market, Les Halles where you will be tempted by the wonderful variety of fresh fish, meat and seasonal produce on offer.

MARSEILLAN - visit the Sunday morning brocante and pick up some interesting little treasure and then have lunch in the picturesque port, which has a number of lovely restaurants offering the freshest seafood and excellent local wines.

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TOURBES - Our own lovely village set amongst the vineyards. Originally founded in the 10th century, the village square has the mediaeval church of Saint Saturnin facing across from the village bar where you can enjoy a drink on the terrace. The village committee's festivities include a 4-day July fete, the annual bull running the first weekend of September and a Christmas Market the first Sunday in December.

MONTPELLIER - in this capital of the Languedoc-Rousillon, you can stroll along the Peyrou Promenade and appreciate great views of the city, enjoy a leisurely lunch in the car-free Place des Comédies, admire elegant architecture, wander through a museum or visit the chic shops including many designer names.

CARCASSONNE - The largest fortified medieval town in Europe with its 52 towers and 3km of wall is an hour's drive away and provides a great day to wander through the streets, visit the many souvenir shops and enjoy local specialities in one of the restaurants.

SETE - often called the Venice of the South, it hosts a series of events annually, Les Joutes Nautiques de Sète, where water jousters armed with a lance and a wooden shield sail in 8 metre long, round-bottomed boats complete with a platform on which they perch with the aim of pushing your opponent into the water without touching the platform with hands, knees or elbows.