1. Trip along the Vineyard and Fishing Route : (c)2006 FKK, Ferienh�user, Cap d'Agde (c)2006 FKK, Ferienh�user, Cap d'Agde

This route goes straight through the region and shows the charm of the area: 32 vineyards, wine cellars, fish farms, mussel and oyster breeders, farms, and a highly awarded chocolate producer, all of which will tempt you to try out their traditional locally manufactured produce. (c)2006 FKK, Ferienh�user, Cap d'Agde

2. Les Écluses de Fonséranes: On route N113 in the direction of Narbonne, after about 4 km, you will come upon the "Neuf Ecluses", the 9 locks on the Canal du Midi, which have a drop in height of 25 metres along the 312 m long great lock steps. A newer parallel lock system is now in operation.

3. Oppidum d`Ensérune:

12 km to the west of B�ziers is situated the highly interesting prehistoric remains of a settlement ( 6th century bc.) It is located on a 120 m hill, from which there are wonderful views. Excavations have revealed the foundations of houses and town walls. There are priceless relics such as household items, religious objects, weapons, gold etc to be seen in a museum there. It is reckoned that the "Oppidum" was finally abandoned in the 3rd century bc. The view onto the plain of the dried-up lake Etang de Montady, with its star-shaped fields, is particularly charming.

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4. Parc Naturel Régional du Haute Languedoc: This protected nature reserve, created in 1973, covers some 145,000 hectares. A pleasant road runs from B�ziers into the wooded mountain region, with its ravines and mountain lakes, and with the largest population of mufflons (wild sheep) in Europe. In the direction of B�darieux, beyond H�r�pian, you will arrive at the spa town of Lamalou les Bains with its villas dating from the Belle Epoque. You can make a trip from here up the Pic de la Coquillade ( 696m ) or to Mont Caroux ( 1040 m).

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5. Grotte des Demoiselles The stalagmites and stalagtites of this grotto, discovered in 1770, rightly bear the names "Vierge � l'enfant", "Meduses" or "Buffet d'orgues". (60 KM south-west of Al�s). These masterpieces of nature can be viewed in a subterranean 'cathedral' 150 m long, 80 m wide and 50 m in height. A funicular railway goes down into the nether regions, which is constantly at 14 degrees Celsius. So take some warm clothing with you !! (Alternative: Grotte de Clamouse). Link

6. Cycle Tour along the Canal du Midi.

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This old water course runs from Toulouse right into the Bassin de Thau along the coast of Languedoc. Together with the Garonne canal it connects the Atlantic with the Mediterranean. Houseboats can travel along this canal. The total length of the canal is 240 km, along which are to be seen 64 locks, 55 aqueducts, seven canal bridges and 126 other bridges. The gigantic task of building the canal was started in the year 1666 with the assistance of 12,000 workers, who toiled for 14 years with picks and shovels. Since, at that time, ships were hauled along the canal with the aid of horses, you can still find to this day paths along the Canal du Midi, ideal as cycle tracks.

7. Gorges du Tarn

The journey through the Gorges du Tarn, whether from Florac to Millau or vice versa, lets you see some of the wonders of nature in France. The river has carved out a ravine some 400-500 metres deep into the white chalk of the Cevennen and created fantastic shapes in the cliffs. There has been a road running alongside the Tarn since the beginning of the 20th century, and this is very close to the steep cliff face. Thereafter, there are tunnels and arches. On the opposite bank you can see here and there weather-beaten houses with tile roofs, clustering close together, which can only be reached by river boats.

8. Canoe Tour on the rivers Orb or H�rault.
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