FAUGERES AND THE AREA.
Looking north over Faugeres.
Typical of the Languedoc region, Faugeres (Co-ordinates - 43 degrees 33`52" North, 3 degrees 11` 20" East) is a small village of around 450 inhabitants many of whom are employed in the wine industry. The Languedoc-Roussillon region covers the Mediterranean coast line from the Spanish border to Provence in the East and inland as far as the high plains of the Lozere (Causses). The whole region is steeped in history from the ancient Greeks who settled towns such as Agde and the Romans whose legacies are innuemerable. Faugeres is 10 Km. south of Bedarieux and 25 Km. north of Beziers. Faugeres is on the eastern edge of the magnificent "Natural Parc of the Haut Languedoc". A good choice of supermarkets are within 10 minutes drive as are a good selection of restaurants. Read our "Restaurant Review" page.Within the village of Faugeres we have a general shop, bar/restaurant and various wine outlets.
Looking South over Faugeres.
Wealth of activities and places to visit........Do what ever you want to do ..There`s nothing like a holiday in rural France to get rid of the stresses of life. This can be a relaxing holiday - to get away from it all, or an active holiday - which ever...Just see how relaxing life can be by spending time sat outside a pavement cafe watching the world go by.
Within a short drive of Faugeres you can find oppotunities for playing golf, equestrian sports, hiking, kayaking on fast flowing rivers, lake and river fishing, lake sailing, rock climbing, spa bathing and for those who want a little glamour and adventure the casino at Lamalou-le-bains is a must. Click on more to see details.
For local sight seeing.......visit the surrounding villages. It is an unforgettable experience to see typical french villages with their old churches and interesting monuments. That`s not to forget the lovely restaurants and auberges with their local specialities of foods and wines. Visit Lake Salagou, Cirque de Moureze, the Capitelles, the three towers of Faugeres (les trois tours). Click on more to see details.
Further afield .........a whole host of places and attractions await the avid sightseer. See the wonders of the newly constructed Millau viaduct, the splendour of the Buddist temple set in the mountains to the north of Bedarieux, natural wonder of the Cirque de Navcelles, the inspiring beauty of the Grottes de Clamouse, famous towns and cities such as Montpellier, Carcassonne, Beziers, Pezenas and medieval villages such as Minerve, St. Guillem le Dessert (www.saint-guillem-le-desert.fr) and Boussagues. Also, lets not forget the famous street markets with their own atmosphere unique to France. Click on more to see details.
For more details of CARCASSONNE click HERE.
For more details of THE CANAL DU MIDI click HERE.
For more details of MONTPELLIER click HERE.
For more details of LAKE SALAGOU click HERE.
For more details of ETANG DE THAU click HERE.
Read our RESTAURANT REVIEWS click HERE.