Immediately beyond Hérépian, the Orb River Valley and the Regional Park of the High Languedoc, where rocky gorge competes with vineyard, garrigae and ancient viaduct to create one of the most enticing landscapes in the South of France.

Nearby the towns of Olargues, Bédarieux and St Gervais-sur-Mare have winding streets, traditional architecture, superb views, good restaurants and interesting markets and shops offering the best of local gastronomic and artisanal product.

“The Haut Languedoc is the real South of France.”
- Rupert Wright
author of 'Notes From the Languedoc'
The Times, October 2004

Take a trip on a traditional steam train up the Orb Valley, travelling under ancient aqueducts past fruit farms growing cherry, peach, apple and pear trees. There are olive groves and vineyards, but there are also sheep grazing in the fields.

The pilgrims on their way to St Jacques de Compostella in north-west Spain travelled by the Chemin d'Arles, which passes Hérépian and crosses the La Salvetat plateau, before arriving at Toulouse. Testament to the celestial beauty and calm of the landscape, many abbeys were built in the High Languedoc, from 1000 AD. Visits to Sorèze, Burlats and the Villemagne l'Argentière will not leave you disappointed.

Spend a morning wandering the narrow streets of the bustling town of Béziers - great for shopping with the major Paris deparment stores and a wide range of specialist boutiques. Visit the the reknowned markets of Pézenas to browse for books, antiques and artisan foods. And when satiated, retire to your luxury hotel accommodation at Le Couvent d'Hérépian, where bed and breakfast costs from as little as €110 per suite (two sharing). Contact us for availability by clicking here.