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| The Averyon region is a timeless corner of rural France, sandwiched between four popular tourist regions. The natural features and landscape are stunning with deep gorges, dramatic rock formations and large other-worldly plateaus. As many of the roads are winding up and down mountains it can take a little longer to get to places, but it usually worth the extra time. Visitors come to canoe, swim or fish in the rivers Tarn, Dourbie and Jonte, which run through magnificent gorges. It’s a half hour’s drive to the fortified medieval village of La Couvertoirade. Used originally for rest and recovery for those returning from the Crusades, it is now is the home of many artisans. |
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| Millau, an hour away, has a healthy hang-gliding scene and a good range of shops. It also hosts a market on Wednesday and Friday morning, with Friday being bigger and busier. Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, home of the world renowned Roquefort cheese, is also just an hour away. Visiting the caves where the cheese is stored is a must. Try the different types of Roquefort, as only one or two varieties get exported. The milk given by the sheep kept by the farmer in our village of Algues goes to make Roquefort Societe As the Mediteranean is under 2 hours away, the summer days are hot with cool evenings. Spring is warm and gentle, with the autumn full of rich colour. Montpellier, 108 kms from the house and just 10 kilometres from the Mediterranean coast, is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city well worth a visit. Plan to spend half a day on the beach and half shopping. Mt Aigoual, in the heart of the Cevennes and an hours drive north-eastwards, is a favourite location for cross country skiing in the winter time, and good for mountain walks and blueberry picking. Go on a clear day, as the views are sublime and you can see the coastline, 100 kilometres away! |
| Nearby clifftop village of Cantobres |
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| Marche de Millau |
| Swimming/canoeing at the river |
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| photo : escappade.com |
| photo : escappade.com |
| photo : escappade.com |
| Cardabelle |
| Sunset on the Larzac |
| Contact: Dominique Pahud tel : +44 (0)117 9085223 or email: alguesfrenchholidayhouse@yahoo.co.uk |
| Algues French Holiday House Holiday Cottage Rental in Southern France Relaxed and comfortable french accommodation |