Further Details:
Mas de Londres, Quartier Haut, is a historically protected area. It consists of the Presbyterium, the Remparts of the former castle and a few houses. The Pic St. Loup heights allow a fantastic panorama view** from the terrace of our house. Towards the south the city of Montpellier can be reached within minutes due to excellent routes and towards the north the heights of the Cevennes (Mt. Aigoual 1567 m) taking brath taking small or bigger more comfortably driven passes within a 1h drive.
Wine:
The Longuedoc-Roussillon is one of the biggest wine growing areas of France. In former times only a few excellent ones were offered (Tavel, first rosé of France). However, nowadays the quality has increased dramatically, mainly by the initiative of younger wine producers. The wine has a lot of elegance and can be tested at many locations.
Special restaurants nearby:
Here is a secret for two very good restaurants which offer many of the above mentioned wines: 1st) Auberge de Saugras, 34380 Argelliers, (Tel 0033 (0)467 55 0871 ).You reach it via Viols le Fort, direction Murles ca 12km; 2nd) Hostellerie 'Le vieux chene'34380 Causse de la Selle, (Tel 0033(0)467 73 1100). You go from St Martin d.L. to Frouzet, down to the Herault and up again to Causse de la Selle , ca 15 km. An excellent restaurant ( thre stars) is in St. Martin de Londres: 'Les Muscardins' 19 rte Cevennes (0033(0)467557028 and a four star restaurant is in Montpellier: 'Jardin de sens' 11 ave St Lazare (0033(0)499583838.
Golf:
The nearest golf course is ' Golf de Coulondres '. It is located in 34980 St Gély du Fesc,72 rue Énables, Tel 0033 (0)467 84 1375, about 10 km south of Mas de Londres. Characteristics are: 18 holes, 6755m, SSS73. There is a swimming pool and a restaurant. Other golf courses are in: Fontcaude (near Montpellier) 9holes, 6250m; Lamalou les bains, 9 holes, 2600m; St Thomas at Montblanc( near Béziers),18 holes, 6130m ; Cap d'Agde 18 holes, 6130m.
Other Activities:
Gliding centre (5 km)
