Self-catering holiday homes: Pezenas country_house

Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Pezenas, France your home away from home

Taking a holiday rental in Pezenas, France, really does send you back in time. The astonishing Provencial village of Pezenas looks like a snap shot from history, with beautifully preserved buildings of ancient origin still lining the twisting streets. Located in the mountainous centre of the Herault department of Languedoc-Roussillon, a self catering Pezenas property is as the perfect base for exploring the rural foothills of the Pyrenees and the beaches of the Mediterranean.

Things to do in Pezenas, France

You shall need a large amount of time simply for wandering the ancient streets of Pezenas, exploring the most beautiful streets and buildings. Pezenas’ architecture is wonderfully unique, with over 70 individual buildings listed as historical sites of interest. There is so much to see and so many routes to tour from a Pezenas property that you will certainly need a town map and guide, both readily available from the Pezenas tourist information offices.

Situated in the heart of the Herault department of Languedoc-Roussillon, Pezenas has an excellent wine industry. Tourists can investigate the whole journey a that a grape makes from vine to table from a Pezenas villa, as local vineyards offer both tours and wine tasting events. Children are also well catered for, as Pezenas’ sweet making industry is equally open for exploration, and tasting!

Just outside the town is the Languedoc National Park. The park is a wonderful place to relax, with many miles of fantastic walking trails through wonderfully unspoilt countryside, from river valleys to rugged mountain peaks. The park contains over 1,800 km of walking trails, 600km of bridle paths, 200km of cycle routes and 100km of cross-country skiing trails.

Places to visit on holiday in Pezenas, France

The nearby beach town of Agde is a wonderful place to visit from Pezenas accommodation. The magnificent black sand beaches are of huge appeal, and the whole coastline boasts beach resorts of the highest quality, with endless water sport possibilities, long, sandy beaches and some excellent restaurants to discover, serving mouth watering seafood, all washed down with the beautiful wines produced in department.

Weather in Pezenas, France

The warm Mediterranean climate of Pezenas makes it a fantastic holiday destination all year round. The blazing summer temperatures mean that the local rivers, lakes and Mediterranean beaches are of huge appeal to swimmers and anyone wishing to take a refreshing dip whilst walking, cycling or riding, whilst sightseeing in the town is best enjoyed in autumn and spring when temperatures subside slightly. Even in winter, daily temperatures can be relied on to reach between 10 and 15˚C.

Cheap flights to Pezenas, France

The small local airport of Montpellier (MPL) is the closest to a holiday rental villa in Pezenas, France. Montpelier receives direct flights from London, provided by both Ryanair and EasyJet, taking just 3 hours. If London is not a suitable departure point, the airports or Carcassonne (CCF), Nimes (FNI) and Marseille (MRS) are all within a reasonable driving distance too.

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