FranceStay.com "Two “Maison du Village” fully renovated to the exacting standards of the New Zealand owners. Close to the Mediterranean beaches in the midst of endless vineyards and wineries. Choose between Masion Dix, two bedrooms with terrace or Masion Quinze, three bedroom vintner’s house or rent both as they are opposite each other."

Di’s Thoughts

Having spent a pleasant stay over the summer with a group using both houses, I can thoroughly recommend both as a holiday haven for comfort and convenience. The kitchens are both set up for those who love to cook with local produce. You will find…

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Eating Out

There seems to be a new trend for some of the bigger wine producers in the Languedoc to open restaurants. This is not a new concept for New Zealanders or Australians and we are very happy to see it happening here. They range from the…

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The wine of Fontès

We have been visiting Fontès since 1997 and having an interest in wine (of the drinking aspect!)  have noticed a real change in the production and marketing over that time. In Fontès, as in many of the surrounding villages, there is a Cave Co-operative. The…

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A “find” in the country

We discovered this restaurant on one of our random exploratory drives and thoroughly recommend it. The “find” is L’Auberge du Presbytère in Vailhan (34320). The restaurant is in a former Presbytère attached to a church and has a simple but outstanding menu which would rival…

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Fontes Walks

Need to walk of that delicious local cheese? Try one of the following  pretty local walks. Long Betty Walk. ……40 minutes From Rue de l’Hopital walk the short distance to Boulevard Jules Ferry and turn left. Continue down the road till you see Avenue Jean…

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