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Around and About in the Lamalou-les-Bains region
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Languedoc - the
other south of France
This area of France is nature at its best, from
the Camargue to the Pyrenees.
From the
wild and lonely Causses to the sunny
Mediterranean coast. Across highly scented
garrigue and sun-soaked vineyards, there is
an incomparable variety of scenery and
fascinating towns and villages to discover. |
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Pays de Sources
Lamalou-les-Bains is one of five villages in the area
that offers water spa treatments. More... |
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Walking holidays
Plenty of space to breathe in the countryside around Lamalou-les-Bain.
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How to get here...
You can drive, take the train or fly. Cheap flights to
Montpellier. More... |
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The Apartments
Residence Medici offers the choice of one-bedroom apartments
or studios.
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Weather check
Check the weather today for Lamalou-les-Bains.
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Restaurants
Explore the area and find those special French
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Golf
There is an excellent 9-hole, for those who don't travel
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Architectural
heritage
The Languedoc-Roussillon region extends from the border
with Spain, along the Mediterranean to Nimes and beyond.
A land of many influences and a fascinating past, Languedoc-Roussillon
has a superb architectural heritage covering over 2000
years of history. The soil is rich and the culture a
blend of many civilisations with an excellent cuisine
that is equally adventurous.
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Sightseeing
There are
plenty of places to visit in the area, with just a few listed
below.
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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 the Triangle and Polygone. The centre, Place de la
Comedie, is a favourite with everyone.
The city is also well known for the outstanding new architecture
of the Antigone (photo left), which reaches from the Place de
Opéra - Comédie to the Regional building by the
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Lac du Salagou |
Lac du Salagou, about 30 kms from
Lamalou-les-Bains, is a very popular destination for many people
with different interest. The lake is man made.
The site of an old volcano, around 750 hectares, was filled
with 130 million cubic metres of water to provide a super leisure
attraction.
The circumference of the lake is about 28 km, and there is plenty
of space for picnics, swimming, windsurfing, mountain bike trails
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Béziers |
The city of Béziers
is well worth a visit. There is plenty to see, and
the city has an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants.
Stroll down the main Allées Paul Riquet, named after
Béziers' famous engineer responsible for the construction
of the Canal du Midi.
During summer months the bars and restaurants that line one
side of the Allées Paul Riquet spill into the boulevard.
The allée is also full with the traditional Sunday flower
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Best Beaches |
The region of Languedoc-Roussillon
extends from the border with Spain, along the Mediterranean
to Nimes and beyond. As well as an abundance of wild countryside
and mountains, it also has some of the best beaches in Europe.
Residence Medicis is located in the area between the mountains
and the sea, an area that offers such a wide variety of countryside,
from the mountains, rivers and lakes to the coastline of the
Mediterranean. |
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Cap d'Agde |
Originally Phoenician, and then
an important Greek port, Cap d'Agde offers
a variety of leisure activities. The Office de Tourisme talk
of the 14 km of golden sandy beaches, each offering something
different. Windsurfing, banana boat rides, pedalos, paragliding
and all the normal seaside activities are available.
The marina, with its large bars and restaurants is popular all
year around - photo right was taken on a suny day in January. |
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Pézenas |
Pézenas, not only famous
for being the home, for a while, of the famous Playwright Molière,
is also a very beautiful medieval market town and is an artists
haven. There is an outstanding array of historic buildings,
with areas of XVI & XVII century architecture.
The town also has numerous bars and restaurants; a variety of
clothing shops; art galleries and craft shops in the medieval
quarter (many buildings have been restored to their former glory)
and the Saturday market is a must.
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Carcassonne |
Carcassonne is
the second most visited city in France. It is a fairy-tale remnant
of the Middle Ages. An intact walled city that is probably the
highlight of Languedoc.
Begun by the Gauls, then Romans, Visigoths and Franks, Carcassonne
was a major fortress in South West France and controlled land
stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees. In the mid
1800’s it was restored by Violet le Duc (also responsible
for renovating Notre Dame) and is today a perfect medieval walled
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Comité
Départemental
Du Tourisme
De L'Hérault |
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Résidence
Médicis
15 Avenue Boissier, 34240 Lamalou-les-Bains, FRANCE
Tel: +33 (0)4 67 23 32 60
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Welcome to Résidence Médicis
holiday apartments in the heart of Lamalou-les-Bains.
This is the ideal location for your holiday in Languedoc, the
south of France.
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