PLUS SUD - Guidebook
Sightseeing, Wine & Food Scene
Le Somail, Saint Nazaire is where you will find this famous pretty port on the Canal du Midi. Here you can stroll along the canal or go on a boat trip taking in the beautiful scenery.
There are a good selection of restaurant/bars to be found here too including L'O à la Bouche, L'Escale du Somail and Le Comptoir Nature.
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Le Somail
Le Somail, Saint Nazaire is where you will find this famous pretty port on the Canal du Midi. Here you can stroll along the canal or go on a boat trip taking in the beautiful scenery.
There are a good selection of restaurant/bars to be found here too including L'O à la Bouche, L'Escale du Somail and Le Comptoir Nature.
Winery and wine tours on our doorstep. A great selection of fantastic wines on offer and events.
Domaine du Somail
Winery and wine tours on our doorstep. A great selection of fantastic wines on offer and events.
Another pretty port on the Canal du Midi very close-by with 2 restaurants serving very affordable lunches.
There is an excellent winery Château de Ventenac, where you can sample their prestigious wines.
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Ventenac-en-Minervois
Another pretty port on the Canal du Midi very close-by with 2 restaurants serving very affordable lunches.
There is an excellent winery Château de Ventenac, where you can sample their prestigious wines.
Bize-Minerve is just a few minutes drive, with its spectacular river where you can swim, excellent countryside walks, and a good selection of restaurant/bars.
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Bize-Minervois
Bize-Minerve is just a few minutes drive, with its spectacular river where you can swim, excellent countryside walks, and a good selection of restaurant/bars.
Minerve steeped in the Cathar history, with stunning scenery, restaurants and little boutique artisan shops.
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Minerve
Minerve steeped in the Cathar history, with stunning scenery, restaurants and little boutique artisan shops.
A beautiful city with great architecture and the treelined Canal de la Robine running through it. Visit the impressive 12th century gothic cathedral, the Via Domitia an old Roman road that leads through the south of France and into Spain, and the many restaurants and bars. High on the list is the bustling Les Halles indoor market open every day, where you can buy fantastic local produce, or sit at one of the many bars for lunch/apéro, then there is the fantastic outdoor market which is open every Thursday and Sunday.
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Narbonne
A beautiful city with great architecture and the treelined Canal de la Robine running through it. Visit the impressive 12th century gothic cathedral, the Via Domitia an old Roman road that leads through the south of France and into Spain, and the many restaurants and bars. High on the list is the bustling Les Halles indoor market open every day, where you can buy fantastic local produce, or sit at one of the many bars for lunch/apéro, then there is the fantastic outdoor market which is open every Thursday and Sunday.
A beautiful little town with its river, many restaurants, artisan shops and Abbey.
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Lagrasse
A beautiful little town with its river, many restaurants, artisan shops and Abbey.
Gruissan with its pretty town, etangs and expansive long golden beach. Here you can have a day at the beach, walk around the village with its artisan/boutique shops, or visit the etangs. There are also an abundance of great restaurants and several bars to chose from.
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Gruissan
Gruissan with its pretty town, etangs and expansive long golden beach. Here you can have a day at the beach, walk around the village with its artisan/boutique shops, or visit the etangs. There are also an abundance of great restaurants and several bars to chose from.
Arguably the best beach nearby and one of our closest, with its swanky restaurants and where you can always find a spot to relax or swim. Highly recommended is Biquet Plage serving very special food for lunch and dinner, and later in the evening there is DJ music and dancing. Other great restaurants on offer are Le Poulpe which is very stylish and relaxing, and Ginette.
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Leucate Plage
Arguably the best beach nearby and one of our closest, with its swanky restaurants and where you can always find a spot to relax or swim. Highly recommended is Biquet Plage serving very special food for lunch and dinner, and later in the evening there is DJ music and dancing. Other great restaurants on offer are Le Poulpe which is very stylish and relaxing, and Ginette.
World Heritage sight Carcassonne, steeped in the history of the Cathars. There is the medieval old town where you will find the fairytale looking castle, tours, many shops, bars and restaurants. There is also Carcassonne lake not too far away, with great walks and a sandy beach to relax and swim.
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Carcassonne
World Heritage sight Carcassonne, steeped in the history of the Cathars. There is the medieval old town where you will find the fairytale looking castle, tours, many shops, bars and restaurants. There is also Carcassonne lake not too far away, with great walks and a sandy beach to relax and swim.
A great day out at this animal park where the animals are free to wander. Located between Narbonne and Perpignan, on the coast and salt-lakes, with over 3,800 animals on over 300 hectares.
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Sigean African Reserve
19 Ham. du LacA great day out at this animal park where the animals are free to wander. Located between Narbonne and Perpignan, on the coast and salt-lakes, with over 3,800 animals on over 300 hectares.
A beautiful Catalan city with great bars and restaurants. Visit the Palais des Rois de Majorque (palace of the kings of Majorca), the cathedral, and the Castillet.
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Perpignan
A beautiful Catalan city with great bars and restaurants. Visit the Palais des Rois de Majorque (palace of the kings of Majorca), the cathedral, and the Castillet.
Beautiful Collioure famous for it's anchovies and where many artists loved to paint, like Matisse, Derain, Dufy, Rennie McIntosh, and Picasso because of the special light. There are some excellent restaurants and bars and many pretty artisan/boutique shops. You can also relax on the pebble beach and take a dip in the crystal clear Mediterranean sea.
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Collioure
Beautiful Collioure famous for it's anchovies and where many artists loved to paint, like Matisse, Derain, Dufy, Rennie McIntosh, and Picasso because of the special light. There are some excellent restaurants and bars and many pretty artisan/boutique shops. You can also relax on the pebble beach and take a dip in the crystal clear Mediterranean sea.
Another great beach with a good selection of restaurants and bars.
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Plage de la Franqui
Another great beach with a good selection of restaurants and bars.
Another beautiful beach on the Mediterranean coast where you can find the laid back stylish Maya Club serving excellent food and drinks.
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Torreilles Plage
Another beautiful beach on the Mediterranean coast where you can find the laid back stylish Maya Club serving excellent food and drinks.
The unspoilt Mediterranean finishing villages of Peyriac and also it's twin village Bages are on the etangs, great for walks, cycling, bird watching and photography. You can quite often see the flamingos here too.
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Peyriac-de-Mer
The unspoilt Mediterranean finishing villages of Peyriac and also it's twin village Bages are on the etangs, great for walks, cycling, bird watching and photography. You can quite often see the flamingos here too.
Beziers city one of the most ancient, and at the centre of the largest wine-producing region in France. Near the town is the Fonseranes Canal Lock, a succession of seven locks allowing boats to manoeuvre a 21 meter level change. This lock is the most remarkable on the Canal du Midi. Here you will find beautiful architecture, the cathedral which overlooks the city with breathtaking views, the Musée des Beaux Arts with an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures, and some great restaurants and bars.
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Béziers
Beziers city one of the most ancient, and at the centre of the largest wine-producing region in France. Near the town is the Fonseranes Canal Lock, a succession of seven locks allowing boats to manoeuvre a 21 meter level change. This lock is the most remarkable on the Canal du Midi. Here you will find beautiful architecture, the cathedral which overlooks the city with breathtaking views, the Musée des Beaux Arts with an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures, and some great restaurants and bars.
Roquebrun a very charming small town with eye-watering beautiful scenery on the River Orb. Go kayaking, visit the Mediterranean garden and walk around the narrow streets, admiring the views.
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Roquebrun
Roquebrun a very charming small town with eye-watering beautiful scenery on the River Orb. Go kayaking, visit the Mediterranean garden and walk around the narrow streets, admiring the views.
From medieval streets and glorious architecture, to the beautiful gardens and buildings designed by the greatest international architects, Montpellier is definitely worth a visit. Among the abundance of tourist attractions on offer, you will find the Musée Fabre considered to be one of the finest Fine Arts Museums in Europe. There is also great shopping to be had for the shopperholics, and many restaurants and bars.
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Montpellier
From medieval streets and glorious architecture, to the beautiful gardens and buildings designed by the greatest international architects, Montpellier is definitely worth a visit. Among the abundance of tourist attractions on offer, you will find the Musée Fabre considered to be one of the finest Fine Arts Museums in Europe. There is also great shopping to be had for the shopperholics, and many restaurants and bars.
Famous for its red wines, this pretty little town has beautiful views of the countryside and vineyards as you approach. There are a few restaurants and bars and a great little market in Thursdays and Sundays selling local produce.
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Saint-Chinian
Famous for its red wines, this pretty little town has beautiful views of the countryside and vineyards as you approach. There are a few restaurants and bars and a great little market in Thursdays and Sundays selling local produce.
80m underground, walk around nearly 800m of underground galleries of an old gypsum mine and come and discover the history of vines and wine in Narbonnaise, from Antiquity to the present day.
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Terra Vinea
15 Chem. des Plâtrières80m underground, walk around nearly 800m of underground galleries of an old gypsum mine and come and discover the history of vines and wine in Narbonnaise, from Antiquity to the present day.
Gorges d'Heric
Great for hiking, walks and spectacular views.
A ruined fortress Cathar castle in the Pyrénées Aude. A picturesque walk will take you up to this jaw dropping ancient site, with etherial structures and views reminiscent of Lord of the Rings stories.
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Chateau de Peyrepertuse
A ruined fortress Cathar castle in the Pyrénées Aude. A picturesque walk will take you up to this jaw dropping ancient site, with etherial structures and views reminiscent of Lord of the Rings stories.
Wine tasting courses in a lovely setting in the Corbieres. The wines are paired with delicious and creative dishes cooked by the host. You need to book ahead for these events.
La Maison du Rire
21 Rte de DurbanWine tasting courses in a lovely setting in the Corbieres. The wines are paired with delicious and creative dishes cooked by the host. You need to book ahead for these events.
A beautiful village on the Canal du Midi with some excellent restaurants. We highly recommend OKN9 which serves exquisite food with flavors from around the world, and is open every evening.
Paraza
A beautiful village on the Canal du Midi with some excellent restaurants. We highly recommend OKN9 which serves exquisite food with flavors from around the world, and is open every evening.
Restaurants
Very affordable, extensive menu, lovely surroundings.
Le Mazet
11 Avenue de la RépubliqueSaint Nazaire - Bar and restaurant serving simple food like pizzas, burgers, and wraps.
Saint Marcel - Bar restaurant with a great selection of food in stylish surroundings.
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La distillerie
4 zac La DistillerieSaint Marcel - Bar restaurant with a great selection of food in stylish surroundings.
Le Somail port - Fine dining sitting by the Canal du Midi watching the boats go by.
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L'O à la Bouche
4 All. des CyprésLe Somail port - Fine dining sitting by the Canal du Midi watching the boats go by.
LE GLACIER DU SOMAIL
65 All. de la GlacièreLe Somail - Fine dining, nice surroundings.
Le Somail Port - Bar and restaurant with a good selection of food sat overlooking the Canal du Midi.
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Auberge du somail
1 Chem. de HalageLe Somail Port - Bar and restaurant with a good selection of food sat overlooking the Canal du Midi.
Ventenac-en-Minervous - Very affordable restaurant on the Canal du Midi.
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La Grillade Du Château
19 Rte NeuveVentenac-en-Minervous - Very affordable restaurant on the Canal du Midi.
Ginestas - Bar and restaurant serving a lovely choice of food and drinks.
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La Table du Casino
6 Avenue de la PromenadeGinestas - Bar and restaurant serving a lovely choice of food and drinks.
L'Oncle Jules
13 Gr Grand RueGinestas - Lovely bar and restaurant serving tapas.
Narbonne - Restaurant serving very tasty classic and fusion dishes from around the world. Very reasonably priced also.
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La Fringale
3 Place du BicentenaireNarbonne - Restaurant serving very tasty classic and fusion dishes from around the world. Very reasonably priced also.
Le Mallicolo
43 Rue de l'Ancien CourrierNarbonne - Restaurant serving French fusion food with vegan and veggie options.
Narbonne - Bar restaurant in Les Halles market serving grill from the nearby boucher with amazing frits maison. Hustle and bustle atmosphere, great experience.
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Chez Fourmi
1 Bd Dr FerroulNarbonne - Bar restaurant in Les Halles market serving grill from the nearby boucher with amazing frits maison. Hustle and bustle atmosphere, great experience.
Narbonne Port - Great seafood dishes overlooking the sailing boats on the Narbonne etangs.
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Bistrot la Nautique
12 Rue des NautiquardsNarbonne Port - Great seafood dishes overlooking the sailing boats on the Narbonne etangs.
Assignan - Fine dining with amazing surroundings in a very pretty village in the countryside.
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Restaurant La Table
6137 Rue Cariera de la TeulieraAssignan - Fine dining with amazing surroundings in a very pretty village in the countryside.
Minerve - Fine dining with breathtaking views overlooking the gorge.
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Relais Chantovent
17 Grand RueMinerve - Fine dining with breathtaking views overlooking the gorge.
Restaurant le Terminus
Avenue de la GareCruzy - Fine dining in lovely surroundings.
Leucate Plage - Fantastic fine dining and tapas overlooking the Mediterranean in quirky retro setting.
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Biquet Plage
Chemin de MouretLeucate Plage - Fantastic fine dining and tapas overlooking the Mediterranean in quirky retro setting.
Leucate Plage - Great food overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
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Ginette Leucate
37 Av. de la Côté RêvéeLeucate Plage - Great food overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Leucate Plage - Amazing food in very stylish surroundings overlooking the Mediterranean.
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Le Poulpe
2484 Rte de l'EculazLeucate Plage - Amazing food in very stylish surroundings overlooking the Mediterranean.
Torreilles Plage - Great food overlooking the Mediterranean in stylish surroundings.
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Le Maya Club
Boulevard de la PlageTorreilles Plage - Great food overlooking the Mediterranean in stylish surroundings.
The famous French all you can eat buffet serving an extensive choice of food and wines.
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Les Grands Buffets
Rond-Point de la LibertéThe famous French all you can eat buffet serving an extensive choice of food and wines.
Serving exquisite food, with tastes from around the world, using locally sourced fresh ingredients. Open from 6pm till 11h30 every night.
Call to reserve: 07 49 48 48 55
OKN9
9 Rue du PortServing exquisite food, with tastes from around the world, using locally sourced fresh ingredients. Open from 6pm till 11h30 every night.
Call to reserve: 07 49 48 48 55
Takeaway and delivery
Cuxac - Great tasty classic and fusion food delivered to your door. Also dine-in option.
+33 (0) 4 34 44 37 72
La Fringale Cuxac
16 Boulevard Yvan PélissierCuxac - Great tasty classic and fusion food delivered to your door. Also dine-in option.
+33 (0) 4 34 44 37 72
Saint Marcel - Delivery pizza with a good selection of choices and make your own.
+33 (0) 6 21 77 76 02
La Tour De Pizz'
107 Avenue de Saint-PonsSaint Marcel - Delivery pizza with a good selection of choices and make your own.
+33 (0) 6 21 77 76 02
Activities
Golf Santa Rosa
17 Chem. de Saint-CrescentNarbonne par 3
Golf de Carcassonne
5001F Route de Saint-HilaireCarcassonne 18 hole
Golf Saint Thomas
Route de BessanBeziers 18 hole
Saint-Cyprien Golf Resort
Rue Jouy d'ArnaudSaint Cyprien 18 hole
Canoe Roquebrun
Chemin de la RoqueRoquebrun Kayaking
Eaurizon (Base Nautique)
Puichéric Kayaking
Les vélos du Somail
205 Rue de la BergerieLe Somail bike hire
A.s Quad Occitanie
Argeliers quad biking
Appaloosas du Pech, Montouliers
Camille +33 6 58 58 35 11
1 & 2 hr rides, river ride & swim, night rides, 1/2 & full day rides with lunch, 3 day chateau rides.
Les Appaloosas du Pech
4 D36E3Appaloosas du Pech, Montouliers
Camille +33 6 58 58 35 11
1 & 2 hr rides, river ride & swim, night rides, 1/2 & full day rides with lunch, 3 day chateau rides.
Reiki therapy, Guided Meditation, and Catered boat trips down the Canal du Midi starting at Le Somail
+33 (0)643 70 28 89
Emily Reiki
38 Chemin des PatiassesReiki therapy, Guided Meditation, and Catered boat trips down the Canal du Midi starting at Le Somail
+33 (0)643 70 28 89
Fêtes
France has some really spectacular festivals throughout the year and particularly in the summer months. If you happen to be here on any of their celebrated dates, these are my recommendations:
21st June - La Fête de la Musique
Celebrated on the summer solstice across France in villages and cities, musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafés, playing all genres of music giving free public performances. I highly recommend going to Narbonne where the whole city is alive with music, sights, lights, and dancing.
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Narbonne
21st June - La Fête de la Musique
Celebrated on the summer solstice across France in villages and cities, musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafés, playing all genres of music giving free public performances. I highly recommend going to Narbonne where the whole city is alive with music, sights, lights, and dancing.
14 July - Bastille Day
The biggest and most important festival in the French calendar. It commemorates the day that Parisians stormed the fortress and prison of Bastille. This provoked events that lead to the end the monarchy and ushered in the age of liberty, fraternity, and equality. Celebrations are held all over France. I highly recommend seeing the fireworks and celebrations at Carcassonne but there are also fantastic events on the coast and local villages like Bize-Minervois.
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Carcassonne
14 July - Bastille Day
The biggest and most important festival in the French calendar. It commemorates the day that Parisians stormed the fortress and prison of Bastille. This provoked events that lead to the end the monarchy and ushered in the age of liberty, fraternity, and equality. Celebrations are held all over France. I highly recommend seeing the fireworks and celebrations at Carcassonne but there are also fantastic events on the coast and local villages like Bize-Minervois.