Things to see in Languedoc
Bellevilla is in Pailhès close to the region's second largest town of Béziers (11km) - Montpellier being the largest. Béziers has a flower market every Friday and has the biggest bullring in Europe. From the autoroute at Béziers, the old walled city of Cacasonne is quickly reached as is the aqueduct of the Pont du Gard, the amphitheatre at Nimes and the Spanish border.
There are many attractions such as Le Train Jaune at Villefranche-de-Conflet with spectacular views. There is also the chance to sample the many wines which Languedoc produces and has produced for many years and which are only now coming to the attention of the wine circles in England. There are wonderful views of the distant Pyrénées.
The area is excellent for walking, bird watching - swallows nest and produce their young here - we also have colourful beeaters, owls and hawks. The village of Pailhès is small but there are shops in nearby Thézan (2km). However, there is now a charming restaurant in the village (opened 2004) which offers easy eating - the talented French owner speaks good English and is very helpful.
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