On the outskirts of the village of Autignac (10 mins walk to the village).
Near the lively and popular village of Magalas. (5 minutes drive).
River canoeing available at Roquebrun (15km).
Canal boating on the Canal du Midi (15 minutes).
Lots of cooperatives and domaines to sample and taste the local wines.
Excellent market at St Chinian Sundays and Pézenas Saturdays.
There are lots of walking and cycling trails near the house leading out into vineyards.
Magalas is quite a large village with boulangerie, tabac, bar, pizzeria and cocktail bar within a short drive. There is also a large supermarket and pharmacy.

Nearby Towns:
Pezenas – (20 mins to the East) Pezenas was the home of Moliere and an artists haven, it is a beautiful old town with cobbled streets and great boutiques/craft shops and restaurants. If possible, you should take in the weekly market which takes place every Saturday. The food stalls, in particular, are excellent and you will find it hard to resist the stalls selling olive nuts, cold meats, cheeses and wild honey etc. After the market, you should stop off for lunch in one of the many restaurants nestling in the beautiful ancient streets that run parallel to the main street.

Beziers – (15 mins to the South) This is a historical city which is good for shopping, sightseeing and has many bars, restaurants and pavement cafes. There is a flower market on Fridays.

Roquebrun – (20 mins to the West) This town is approximately 20 minutes away, and well worth seeing for its stunning setting on a hillside, overlooking the winding River Orb. If you approach the town from the south, there are some stunning vantage points for the obligatory photo shoot. At the top of the village, there is a Mediterranean garden.

Magalas – (5 mins to the South) This is one of the nearest villages to Autignac, and whilst it has a pretty square, its main attraction is its lively café-bar (Excalibur). It is never dull here, and despite appearances, is a great eatery. This is a good venue for sporting events on the widescreen if you like a bit of atmosphere with your sport. The main charm is the mix of life that you will undoubtedly see, from toddlers to grannies, but all in a convivial and warm atmosphere. For those that wish to imbibe, there is a taxi service from Magalas as well.

Walking:
Autignac is situated 10 minutes from Haut Languedoc National Park. The whole area is a walking paradise, particularly the Gorge d'Heric or the Gorges de Colombieres.

Cycling:
The roads around Autignac are relatively traffic-free, encouraging you to explore the countryside.

Watersports:
30 minutes to the north-east is Lake Salagou, where you can kayak, jet ski, sail or paddle-boat. Also, 15 minutes to the west and just south of Roquebrun, is a canoeing centre with white water facilities.

The Mediterranean sea is undxr 30 minutes from Autignac. Here you will find Aqualand which is open in the summer months.

Wine tours:
Autignac is one of the seven communes that make up the Faugeres wine appellation. There are a number of wine-producing chateaux in Autignac where you can purchase wine directly.

Beaches:
Valras plage provides the continuous length of soft sand, safe for children to play and includes many playground areas. The beachfront has many restaurants providing fresh seafood as well as regional dishes and some children's specials. Cap D'Agde is home to Aqualand.
Serignan is also a beautiful sandy beach and a little quieter than Valras, with only a few places to eat. There are also pony rides/trekking available nearby.


Autignac is located about 20 km north of Beziers, nestled in the foothills of the Black Mountains (Montagne Noir) and is surrounded by the famous vineyards of the Hérault. The glorious sandy beaches of the Languedoc Mediterranean are 30 minutes drive away, and just 5 km to the north you enter the Parc Naturel of the Haut Languedoc. The wonderful Gorge d’Heric is a beautiful 25-minute drive to the north-west and is highly recommended.

Autignac makes an excellent base for exploring the region. There are chateaux in abundance throughout the region – some of which have restaurants or wine cellars. The nearest golf courses are at Lamalou-les-Bains and Beziers. There are great courses at Carcassonne and Cap d’Agde too. Less than 10 km to the north there is a superb go-Karting track. Water sports are available at Roquebrun, and Cessenon-sur-L’Orb. Excellent opportunities abound for wine-tasting locally, and there is an array of wonderful restaurants to choose from.

The village itself is a ‘circulade’. This refers to the circular street structure at the heart of the village. The village is typically French, consisting of a charming network of narrow streets, with many wonderful old buildings, both small and large. There is even a restored Chateau - Chateau Autignac and a wine-tasting tour here is a ‘must’ during your trip.