Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Lamalou-les-Bains, France your home away from home

Deep in the countryside of the Herault department in southern France is the most charming small town imaginable, Lamalou-les-Bains. Its fantastic position between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean is matched only by the luxury of the natural thermal spas that gave the town its name.

Things to do in Lamalou-les-Bains, France

Lamalou-les-Bains is best known for its thermal, healing waters which have been noted for their healing properties. There are plenty of thermal treatments and spa centres in Lamalou-les-Bains, most of which take full advantage of the staggering scenery that surrounds the town. There could be nothing more relaxing than having a thermal spa, overlooking the Pyrenean foothills all the way down to the Mediterranean coast, so why wait?

The hills surrounding Lamalou-les-Bains are a haven for sports. The gushing rivers attract white water rafters and kayakers, and there are plenty of opportunities for everyone from first timers to professionals to run rapids. Those looking to enjoy a little swimming and refreshment can also head down to the beaches of the Mediterranean.

The mountains which surround Lamalou-les-Bains are excellent for walking, mountain biking and horse riding holidays, and with a riding stables within the village and a great range of walking trails running straight from the doorstep of many Lamalou-les-Bains villas, getting out into the Pyrenees has never been easier.

Places to visit on holiday in Lamalou-les-Bains, France

For culture, Montpellier is an excellent place to visit from a Lamalou-les-Bains property. The city is awash with fine restaurants which celebrate everything from Mediterranean seafood to Basque pork, international cuisine to more traditional French cuisine. The maze of medieval streets, lined with astonishing, ancient buildings and delightfully peaceful botanical gardens simply add to the relaxed atmosphere of Montpellier, further endearing visitors to the area.

Weather in Lamalou-les-Bains, France

The wonderful Mediterranean climate of Lamalou-les-Bains has made it a real pleasure to explore throughout the year. During the height of the summer, throughout July and August, temperatures can soar well into the mid 30’s (˚C) on the majority of days, with blissfully balmy evenings and long, hot days. Spring and autumn are the best time for walking, riding and climbing holidays in Lamalou-les-Bains as conditions are still fantastically warm and dry, but the sting of the mid-day heat has gone.

Travel to Lamalou-les-Bains, France

Montpellier Airport (MPL), or Frejorgues Airport as it is known, is the closest airport to Lamalou-les-Bains accommodation. easyJet and Ryanair both provide regular flights from the UK to Montpellier, mainly arriving from London. A hire car is an almost essential asset when taking Lamalou-les-Bains holidays due to the rural nature of the region, but if you want to really get the most from the mountains and the coast, your own transport is a great idea.