There are few places, in my opinion, more spectacular than the Pyrenees mountain range. When I was living in Herault, I was fortunate enough to be able to view the Pyrenees from the French side, the Spanish side, and in…
This week’s post effectively demonstrates the twists and turns that life and property can take us! Sometimes life is grand, the sun is shining and the birds are twittering… And sometimes your entire property can be overtaken by a random…
If you’re looking for a free, fun and informative day out, look no further than Montpellier zoo. Not only is it a nature reserve, but there are other fun activities, especially for children, like the Amazonian Greenhouse (which does have…
Last week, I wrote an introduction on the joys of staying in Cruzy, Languedoc, south of France, and this week I would like to give a few more insights into this lovely little village.
Sometimes, offering your services as a holiday rental agent can a joyous and uplifting experience, but sometimes, it can be hazardous and downright daunting!
Cruzy is a beautiful little village (around 100 inhabitants) located in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon between Narbonne and Beziers and about a 25 minute drive from the glorious Mediterranean Sea. With a pharmacy, a bakers, a butchers, a tabac (bar and newsagents),…
Imagine a sunny, blustery day. You’re gazing at a long, sandy beach that seems to have no end. In the very far distance, the Pyrenees with Mount Canigou glinting with snow. In the other direction, the spit of land that…
The Winter Wonderland that is The Languedoc Snow and ice are not the first things that come to mind when considering the south of France but that is what we have been experiencing this week in shedloads. The countryside looks…
Les Grandes Buffets – Restaurant Review by South France Holiday Villas Les Grands Buffets, Rond Point de la Liberté, 11100 Narbonne Telephone: 0468422001 This is a real find – a fantastic restaurant hidden behind the guise of a sporting centre.…
Ensérune Oppidum – a Hill with a View – Review by South France Holiday Villas At the foot of the Oppidum d’Ensérune is the dried up lake of Montady. A climb to the top of this hill, there is a…