Languedoc-Roussillon Herault (34) Days Out

Abbaye de Valmagne: A 1257-built Abbey in Velleveyrac (34) with three gardens to be visited. Open from 15/06 to 30/09 10:00-12:00 and 14:30-18:00 every day. 01/10 to 14/06 closed mornings and Tuesdays. See the What's On Guide for details of the classical music festival.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 78 06 09 Fax: 04 67 78 02 50

Aquarium Mare Nostrum: A 8 meter cylinder, the experience of a hurricane, a colony of penguins, weird deep-sea creatures. Place Odysseum, Tram n°1, final station.
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Tel: 04 67 13 05 50 Fax: 04 67 13 05.51

Chateau Abbaye de Cassan: Located close to Roujan, 22 kms from Beziers, opened to the public from April to October. The castel-abbey dates back to the 12th century, herbalist's room, gallery, gift shop. Also wedding parties or seminar organisation and many events.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 24 52 45 Fax: 04 67 24 52 46

Chateau de Flaugergues: At the entrance of Montpellier, in the parc du millenaire. Average visit is 1:30 hour for the inside, outside 5ha of garden, vineyard with tasting. Call for booking.
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Enserune: An oppidum (or ancient settlement), archaeological site and museum 10 Km from Beziers. The site dates back to the 6th century BC; follow the path through the area. Closed on Mondays.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 37 01 23 Fax: 04 67 37 01 23

Fontcaude Abbey: The Abbaye Ste-Marie de Fontcaude is a 12th century abbey located in Cazedarnes (34), 20 Km from Beziers. Visitors are provided with pamphlets in English, Dutch, German, Spanish or Italian. Closed in January.
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Grotte de Clamouse: The underground world and caves on the road from Aniane to Saint-Guilhem le desert (34). Open everyday 10:00-17:00 for guided visit (1 km long with many steps - film with English and German subtitles). Also a shop and snacks available in summertime.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 57 71 05 Fax: 04 67 57 78 00

Grotte de la Deveze: One hour guided visit of the caves and speleology museum. In Corniou-les-grottes, north of Beziers (34).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 97 03 24 Fax: 04 67 97 33 48

Grottes des Demoiselles: Caves located in Ganges (34), 45 Km north of Montpellier. Guided visits only for the whole family. Access via an underground funicular.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 73 70 02 Fax: 04 67 73 32 32

L'ostal Cazes: A private property offering a walk through the olive trees and vineyards, a discovery of the tilemaking and tasting of the wines "La Liviniere".
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Tel: 04 68 91 47 79 

La Halle du Verre: Glass-blowing studio and museum including archaeology, history and art displays as well as features on the modern glass industry. Regular glass-blowing demonstrations. In Claret, 30 Km north of Montpellier and 50 Km from Nimes.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 59 05 07 Fax: 04 67 59 06 93

Lac du Salagou: An artificial lake created 40 years ago, a few kms from Clermont l'herault and 50 kms West of Montpellier. Swimming, biking, fishing and rental of sailing boats and windsurfers.
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Les rochers de Maguelone: In Villeneuve les Maguelone, south of Montpellier (34) an adventure park in the oak forest with 15 different levels, including kids, 120 games in the trees. Also a picnic area, snack with terrace. Booking is recommended.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 60 60 02 01 

Marseillan Historique: Walking tours of the ancient village of Marseillan (34), in English. Wednesdays, "the village" and thursdays "the historic port, Etang de Thau and Canal du Midi" - Free tours, donations welcome. 10:30-12:00. Contact Mike.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 77 38 64 

Montpellier guided tours: Usual tours in French can be joined by using the audi-guides with recorded comments in English, Spanish, German or Italian. Starting from the tourist office, place de la comedie, Montpellier (34).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 60 60 60 

Noilly Prat: Visit, tasting and shop at the factory. Aperitive produced since 1813 with white wine and various herbs from the five continents. March to November. Factory located in the port of Marseillan (34).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 77 20 15 

Parc Zoologique De Lunaret: 500 animals from 90 species on 80 Ha, free entrance 09:00-19:00, 11 km walk. North part of Montpellier, 50 avenue Agropolis. Bus ligne n°13, bus-stop "zoo".
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Tel: 04 99 61 45 50 

Petit train de Montpellier: The small train starts from Place de la Comedie and through the historical center, the Corum and the botanical garden. Departure every hour except lunch break.
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Pont du Diable: Before reaching St Guilhem le Desert, parking and short walk to the 11th century bridge and the beach.
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Tel: 04 67 57 44 33 

Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert: Located 45kms West of Montpellier (34), the 9th century Gellone abbey, the Hermitage and the village itself can be visited all year round. Parking before entering the valley with free shuttles in Summer. Audio-guides available from the tourist office
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 67 57 44 33 Fax: 04 67 57 44 33

Sete self audio tour: The tourist office at 60 Grand Rue Mario Roustan, rents out an "audio guide" available in English, German and Spanish with seven different tours in or around Sete. Anyday at anytime. One with a game for kids.
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Tel: 04 67 74 71 71 Fax: 04 67 46 17 54