Attractions:
The village has many fetes and festivals during the summer, the most famous of which is the “Petetas” – during the months of July and August, the shopkeepers and tradesmen (and many local residents) adorn their shops, properties and pavements with life-size dolls of their trade and profession. It is great fun and worth seeing.
Attractions include the charming town of Sete with its canals and water jousts, the Pont du Gard and the roman splendour of nearby Nimes. Only 20 minutes away is the bustling renaissance town of Pezanas, a major antiques centre which also has a twice–weekly outdoor market. Close by you will find spectacular mountain walks, local golf courses, salt and fresh water fishing. The Orb river is 2 minutes from the village. Distinctive local food, plentiful wine, clustered villages and sandy beaches make this the perfect holiday destination.
Guest Comments 2007:
Christopher and Gillian Lambert, Tadworth, Surrey.
What a great honour to be the first guests in such a lovely house. We found it very comfortable and well -equipped and spent alot of time on the sunny terrace. We look forward to returning to this delightful area to see and do all the things we never seemed to have time for. However we did have time for the following: Oysters in Bouzigues, Pezanas Market, Brocante at Marseillan Plage (every weekend), St. Guilhem Le Desert - a most beautiful village, Roguebrun (beside River Orb, with beach), Vieussan, just up road from Roquebrun, Olargues, Beziers and finally Capestang, by the Canal du Midi - Happy Holidays!
Susan and Hans-Peter Ickemeyer, Epsom, Surrey.
We enjoyed a brilliant Spring break in superb accommodation. Digestifs on the terrace were enhanced by 'Madam' from the Marie advertising fresh fish and lost dogs. Bon ambience....
Guest comments cont..:
Bob Cortright, July 07.
At your lovely house we were astounded by the beauty and convenience of the well appointed interior. And of course by the charm of the courtyard. Another outstanding feature was the ability for all of the members of our party to find everything in the town so close at hand and so friendly. My Saudi grand-daughters are quite sheltered but traipsed to the coffee shop and patisserie unescorted after their first day in town.
Our last evening at Murviel les Beziers was July 13 and we were delighted to walk with the children's parade around town and doubly delighted with the Bastille Day Eve fireworks that seemed to be staged for our benefit behind the church tower as viewed from your courtyard.
Other Activities:
Kayaking, Antique hunting, wine tasting
