Walking in Paris: Is Pezenas a good base for a week?

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Is Pezenas a good base for a week?

Hi.

I posted this by msitake on the Montpellier forum, so apologies, here it is again:

Hi, we%26#39;ve stayed for 2 weeks in Mirepoix and have explored as far as Carcassonne (by car). We have stayed in Usez for a week, and had an overnight at Nimes. (all on various different trips). Now thinking of somewhere else for a week, to explore new places. Pezenas looks interesting (on internet and books). I%26#39;d appreciate some feedback on this idea. We are interested in history and architecture. We like to rent an apartment or house, and will have a car. We prefer to stay right in historic towns, not in the countryside. We seek towns with charm and character (for example, we liked Usez). Would there be enough to do, in half day and day trips for a week, based at Pezenas? We don%26#39;t feel we need to be going away every day, but do want to explore. Thank you in anticipation. Vicolivia.

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We love the area - plenty to do. Good villages/restaurants/beaches/vineyards.

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It is a good location. Pezenas has a choice of places to see and there are plenty of restaurants around.

There is some magnificent countryside nearby and many charming villages.

Visit ideas :

Montpellier, regional capital of Languedoc Rousillon, and Herault is an old university town. Medical schools were established during the occupation by the Moors around the 9th century. The Moors, at that time, were the most advanced scientific culture in the Mediterranean basin. Today Montpellier has stunning modern architecture alongside an ancient centre. The tram makes it easy to visit the numerous art galleries and museums.

Nimes, the capital of Gard, was the Nemausus of Roman history. The arena (built AD or BC 0) is still in use. The old city and Maison Carre are worth visiting.

Narbonne, just outside Languedoc, has fine Roman remains.

Mountain areas include Mt Aigoual, Anduze, Florac, Ganges, Gorge du Tarn, Mt Lozere, Mende, Millau, St Guilhem le Desert, St Hippolyte du Fort, St Enimie, Sauve, Le Vigan,

Coastal towns include Beziers, Bouzigues, Camargue, Canal du Midi, Cap d’Agde, Grande Motte, Grau de Roi %26amp; Port Camargue, Maguelone, Marseillan, Meze, Sete.

Historical interest in Aigues Mortes, Lodeve, Pezenas, Sommieres, Lunel (inc Ambrussum).

There are many other towns, outside Languedoc, but within reach and worth visiting. The majority of these can be reached by car within less than 2 hours, but Barcelona is just under 3 hours from Montpellier. A small selection -Aix en Provence, Andorra, Avignon, Banyuls, Barcelona, Les Calanques, Carcasonne, Ceret, Collioure, Figueras (Dali museum), Girona, Gorge d’Ardeche, Larzac, Les Baux de Provence, Marseille, Martigues, Mont Ventoux, Orange, Perpignan, Tautavel, Toulon.

Some photos from the area around Pezenas :

the-languedoc-page.com/photos/languedoc-phot…

Peter

Walking in Paris

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Is Pezenas a good base for a week?

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