Guidebook for Taussac-la-Billière
Food Scene
La Forge
22 Av. Abbé TarrouxQuality of the food is excellent and very traditional.
Parks & Nature
There are numerous picturesque, circular trails through adjoining chestnut forest.
Fresh, clean rivers provide many leisure activities such as swimming, kayaking and rafting.
The Orb valley itself is flanked by high limestone cliffs with many water features along its length.
7 locals recommend
Orb
There are numerous picturesque, circular trails through adjoining chestnut forest.
Fresh, clean rivers provide many leisure activities such as swimming, kayaking and rafting.
The Orb valley itself is flanked by high limestone cliffs with many water features along its length.
Arts & Culture
There is an excellent artisan museum here featuring detailed coverage of local crafts and industry.
7 locals recommend
Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare
There is an excellent artisan museum here featuring detailed coverage of local crafts and industry.
Hérépian
There is a longstanding bell foundry here with a museum attached.
Beziers has a history going back many centuries having a Citadel, a very beautiful cathedral and a fascinating network of old streets, boutiques and artisan outlets. It was the birthplace of Paul Riquet, the designer and engineer responsible for the Canal du Midi ,(a UNESCO world heritage site), which runs close-by, with a 'must see' system of nine locks allowing boats to scale the 21m fall from the city to the coastal plain below.
199 locals recommend
Béziers
Beziers has a history going back many centuries having a Citadel, a very beautiful cathedral and a fascinating network of old streets, boutiques and artisan outlets. It was the birthplace of Paul Riquet, the designer and engineer responsible for the Canal du Midi ,(a UNESCO world heritage site), which runs close-by, with a 'must see' system of nine locks allowing boats to scale the 21m fall from the city to the coastal plain below.
Narbonne has a fine Roman historical tradition. Its cathedral is particularly distinctive being built around a number of large buttresses and contains a very beautiful central chapel.
237 locals recommend
Narbonne
Narbonne has a fine Roman historical tradition. Its cathedral is particularly distinctive being built around a number of large buttresses and contains a very beautiful central chapel.
Sightseeing
There is a very old church foundation here with fascinating history.
6 locals recommend
Villemagne-l'Argentière
There is a very old church foundation here with fascinating history.
The bridge here is the tallest in the world being 343 m between the summit and its central base spanning the river Tarn. There is a visitors centre open every day and viewing points offering spectacular views of the bridge itself.
6 locals recommend
Millau Viaduct
The bridge here is the tallest in the world being 343 m between the summit and its central base spanning the river Tarn. There is a visitors centre open every day and viewing points offering spectacular views of the bridge itself.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hotel Belleville has an excellent bar open throughout the day for coffee or drinks, where there is a truly French ambiance to be enjoyed. This small town also sports some interesting shops as well as essential amenities such as pharmacies, grocery shops and newsagents.
26 locals recommend
Lamalou-les-Bains
The Hotel Belleville has an excellent bar open throughout the day for coffee or drinks, where there is a truly French ambiance to be enjoyed. This small town also sports some interesting shops as well as essential amenities such as pharmacies, grocery shops and newsagents.
Faugeres is one of the most famous wine producing areas of France. There are many independent vineyards offering tasting opportunities.
15 locals recommend
Faugères
Faugeres is one of the most famous wine producing areas of France. There are many independent vineyards offering tasting opportunities.
Shopping
This town holds a regular market selling fresh produce and household goods.
There is also a plethora of dedicated antique shops to be found here.
431 locals recommend
Pézenas
This town holds a regular market selling fresh produce and household goods.
There is also a plethora of dedicated antique shops to be found here.
Essentials
There are several large supermarkets here as well as specialist shops ranging from opticians to outfitters.
13 locals recommend
Bédarieux
There are several large supermarkets here as well as specialist shops ranging from opticians to outfitters.