Puissalicon is a peace and quiet beautiful
circular village at the base of a feudal castle dated back from the 11th
century and a gothic church built in 1337.
At about 1 kilometer from the village, in the middle of the cemetery, a
romanesque tower, which is a vestige of the Saint-Etienne de Pezan Priory,
stands up. This building is ranked on the French Historic Monuments list.
Wine growing is the main economic activity and Puissalicon produces
first-class wines.
Puissalicon is situated at about 12
kilometers from Béziers to Bédarieux, half way from the Mediterranean
beaches and the " Monts du Caroux" which are part of the regional nature
reserve of the Haut-Languedoc.
Historical Beziers is only 10 minutes away,
and is a vibrant town bustling with traditional Mediterranean shops and its
magnificent Cathedral that looks out from its great height over oceans of
vineyards. The Canal du Midi cuts through town, ideal for boat hire, or
cycling along the tow path. Each summer the ‘Feria’ Carnival brings tourists
from around the world. Make sure to take lunch at ‘Le Canard Bleu’ for
traditional Mediterranean cuisine, it’s the best value in town.
Renaissance Pezenas is just 25 minutes
away, with its winding cobbled stone streets housing Antique Shops and Art Galleries. The Saturday Market
is a must for holiday makers, and there are many pavement cafes plus a huge
choice of restaurants. Indeed, expect to find no better coffee in the whole
of France than at ‘Cardamone Café’
Montpellier is just over an hour away, and
offers excellent shopping and hypermarkets. Enjoy the superb Tram system,
alight at the ‘Place de Comedie’ for sightseeing and refreshment.
The coastal plain provides literally
hundreds of Domaines for superb wine-tasting – its obligatory! Samples will
be generous, and in many cases (like ‘La Croix Belle’ in nearby Puissalicon)
guided tours are provided.
To the north, the stunningly pretty’ Gorge
D’Heric’ (once described as a ‘sabre slash’ between the Mountains Espinouse
and Caroux. The gorge is a must for walkers, abseillers and swimmers, the
micro-climate providing beaches and rock pools. Spend a day here, take a
picnic, and take a hike up to the plateau. Horse riding, Golf and Kayaking
are also available in the Orb valley. Nearby Olargues has been described as
‘one of the prettiest villages in the whole of France, and Roquebrun (with
its Mediterranean Garden’ enjoys the nickname of ‘Petit Nice’.
Lake Salagou is wonderful for fresh
water swimming and water sports.
In addition, the towns of St.Pons,
St.Chinian and Lamalou-les bains (spa town) provide the visitor with plenty
of choice with many cultural events and fetes taking place throughout the
summer. Children will love the ‘Farm Zoo’ at Cessanon.
For ‘all the fun of the fair’ head to Cap
d’Agde along the coast (30 mins) with its theme parks and the renowned
‘Aqualand’ water sports park
To the east, you can discover the ‘Pont du
Gard’ en route to Provence, or head north-west to discover the fortified
ancient City of Carcassonne – readers of the ‘Da Vinci Code’ might want to
seek out the ‘Holy Grail’.
Skiers can head for the Pyrenees (60 mins)
and Barcelona is just over 2 hours away if you fancy breakfast on the
Terrace at The ‘Beach House’ but lunch on the ‘Ramblas’!
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