MORE SIGHTSEEING.
Grotte de Clamouse.
Explore the depths of this enormous pre-historic cave with a guide, see wonderful Stalamites and Stalactites. Inside you will be treated to a Son et Lumiere where crystals are illuminated with coloured lights against a background of organ music.
Carcassonne.
Carcassonne is the second most visited city in France. It is a fairy tale remnant of the Middle Ages. Begun by the Gauls, then Romans, Visgoths and Franks, Carcassonne was a major fortress in South West France and controlled land stretching from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean. Read more click here.
Montpellier.
Montpellier is the principal city of the region, with the seat of local government housed in an impressive new building. The city has the right mix of old and new. The old city contrasts with the new shopping centres of Triangle & Polygon. The centre, Place de Comedie is a favourite with everyone. Read more click here.
Montpellier office of tourism.
Cirque de Navacelles.
This gigantic crater was hewn out of the rock when the plateau caved in. Overhanging the small village of Navacelles, the Cirque de Navacelles is a geological spectacle, unique in Europe. At the bottom of the canyon, the village nestles on rocks encircled by steep limestone slopes, forming a huge natural amphitheatre.
Millau Viaduct.
The millau viaduct opened in Dec. 2004 is the tallest in the world and spans the River Tarn. Taller than the Eiffel tower it carries 4 lanes of the A75 autoroute. It is also the longest cable stayed bridge in the world. There is a visitors centre nearby and bus trips run from Millau. Also, boat trips operate on the Tarn River.
Canal du Midi.
325 years ago the Canal du Midi was officially opened, linking the east coast of France to the West. In 1996 the Ecluses de Fonséranes, a series of nine of the canals locks at Beziers, were classed as an Historic Monument. Discover more about this UNESCO World Heritage site by clicking here. For Canal du Midi boat trips www.bateau-du-soliel.fr