http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/607_languedoc-roussillon-france.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:30:58 GMT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:30:58 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/607_languedoc-roussillon-france.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156199_Great-House-with-Stunning-View-Close-to-Everythin http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156199_Great-House-with-Stunning-View-Close-to-Everythin Vacation Rentals France Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:11:30 Our house is ideally located between the Sea and Ski resorts. All this and a lot more can be reached within 2050 minutes. It will accommodate a family of 810(max13), but is also perfect for 34 couples coming together, and is cozy enough for just 2 - US $110 Per Night
Our house is ideally located between the Sea and Ski resorts. All this and a lot more can be reached within 2050 minutes. It will accommodate a family of 810(max13), but is also perfect for 34 couples coming together, and is cozy enough for just 2


Our house stands up the hill over viewing a charming market town of Prades. The road from Perpignan is lined with apple, peach and apricot orchards that start blossoming in March that's a view! The town centre, a 10minute stroll, has a lot of restaurants well worth visiting and all the necessary shops, banks and ATMs, 2 very good supermarkets and one organic supermarket, selling a huge variety of whole foods and local organic wine. There is a large municipal swimming pool and tennis courts in town.Prades is an activity heaven all year round. Skiing (DecemberMarch) at 5 or 6 Pyrenean resorts (low cost, great quality) that could be reached in 40 min but you can also enjoy it at Col de Jau, the smallest skiing resort in Europe in 15 km from Prades (2 downhill ski pistes, crosscountry ski, snowshoe walking). Swimming at 56 sea resorts (45 km to Canet plage) or at the lake Vinca (10 km) good also for surfing and sailing. Or you can swim in warm waters at the thermal spas of St. ThomaslesBains against the backdrop of the mountains. Another 2 spas in 6 km. There are 3 golf courses nearby, 15 min to the closest (9 holes), 4 natural reserves within easy reach ideal for walkers. Animal Park at Les Angles, 2 adventure parks (6 km) will keep your whole family busy for quite a time. Also waiting for you are medieval fortresses and abbeys, Yellow Train, Picasso, Matisse, Dali masterpieces in local museums, music festivals and a lot of wine! And Prades holds weekly market.
Details & Reservations: Great House with Stunning View Close to Everythin
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207330_-villa-with-swimming-pool-to-rent-in-provences http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207330_-villa-with-swimming-pool-to-rent-in-provences Vacation Rentals France Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:10:57 Villa situated in the vineyard to 8km Sommires, 12km from the Cvennes, 35km from the sea and 12km from the Camargue. Its location is exceptional to be able to discover beautiful and diverse landscapes. -
Villa situated in the vineyard to 8km Sommires, 12km from the Cvennes, 35km from the sea and 12km from the Camargue. Its location is exceptional to be able to discover beautiful and diverse landscapes.



Details & Reservations: villa with swimming pool to rent in provences
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184776_Get-away-relax-enjoy-sun-food-peace-quite http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184776_Get-away-relax-enjoy-sun-food-peace-quite Bed & Breakfasts France Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:10:09 Relax in a beautifully renovated house dating from the 15th Century, in the heart of a quite black mountain village, ideal for touring with stunning scenery, historic Cather castles and the close by medieval city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi. - 55 Euro Per Night
Relax in a beautifully renovated house dating from the 15th Century, in the heart of a quite black mountain village, ideal for touring with stunning scenery, historic Cather castles and the close by medieval city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi.


Just a few minutes away from Chez Providence, visit the magnificent 4 Cathar Castles of Lastours, with it's 'Sonet Lumire' spectaculars The Cascade de Cupservies (the longest drop waterfall in Europe), The Grotto de Limousis and The amazing underground safari of the Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine (a gorge inside a mountain deep enough to hold the Eiffel Tower), The medieval village of Hautpoul with its small ruined chateaux is one of the places where, according to legend, the treasure of Sion was temporarily hidden. and chateaux de Saissac with its panoramic views over the plains of Carcassonne and its picturesque village church, the last working paper mill at Brousse and at Revel a "must" to visit the market, not to mention we are surrounded by Europes largest forests and the wonderful vineyards, great French restaurants and amazing scenery!

There are several beautiful mountain lakes close by where you can swim, sun bathe, walk or picnic, and the Mediterranean coast is just under 1 hours drive from Chez Providence.

Just 25 minutes drive is the magnificent Medieval City of Carcassonne a UNESCO world heritage site along with the Canal du Midi. Films and books such as 'The Labrynth', have been based on the area of Carcassonne and the Languedoc. The city offers restaurants, shopping, bars, and nightlife, along with pleasant walks and beautiful lakes and parks.

Return to Chez Providence at the end of the day, in its tranquil surroundings to relax and dine.


Details & Reservations: Get away relax enjoy, sun, food, peace & quite
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184716_french-language-immersion http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184716_french-language-immersion Language School France Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:06:01 In our language school in the south of France,in Argels sur mer, near the spanish border you'll find a wide variety of programsintensive courses, one to one tuition,lessons duo and lessons by phone.We tailor make packages that suit you. - 225 Euro Per Week
In our language school in the south of France,in Argels sur mer, near the spanish border you'll find a wide variety of programsintensive courses, one to one tuition,lessons duo and lessons by phone.We tailor make packages that suit you.



Details & Reservations: french language immersion
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1097254_Intensive-French-Cultural-Immersion http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1097254_Intensive-French-Cultural-Immersion Students France Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:04:26 Our French intensive programs combine the learning of French with various Cultural activities "Learning by experience" . The FLE Quality award has been allotted to ALFMED by the French Government according to very high standards. - US $300 Per Week
Our French intensive programs combine the learning of French with various Cultural activities "Learning by experience" . The FLE Quality award has been allotted to ALFMED by the French Government according to very high standards.


Perpignan is the southernmost city of France and offers all year round many opportunities for Gastronomy addicts. Patisserie, Cooking classes with renowned Chefs, Wine tasting tours, Olive oil mills ....Along the Mediterranean beaches of the region, one can enjoy beautiful landscapes and a preserved environment.
Details & Reservations: Intensive French & Cultural Immersion
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1128283_Domaine-de-Palejay http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1128283_Domaine-de-Palejay Vacation Rentals France Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:04:38 A self catering apartment in Provence, close to Avignon, and the Pontt du Gard. The owners are an Anglo/French couple, who are wineproducers. - 300 Euro Per Week
A self catering apartment in Provence, close to Avignon, and the Pontt du Gard. The owners are an Anglo/French couple, who are wineproducers.


We are located at the junction of the A9 (motorway to Spain, 10 minutes to an entrance) and the A7 (motorway to Italy, 20 minutes to an entrance). The Rhone valley, an area rich in culture and traditions, attracts millions of visitors each year. Our village is at the centre of a triangle Avignon (10 mins), Nimes (20 mins), Orange (20 mins). The Pont du Gard is 15 minutes away. This part of France has sunshine for 300 days of the year and very low rainfall.
Details & Reservations: Domaine de Palejay
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156814_Hike-the-Robert-Louis-Stevenson-Trail-in-France http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156814_Hike-the-Robert-Louis-Stevenson-Trail-in-France Hiking & Trekking France Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:01:22 The Stevenson Trail (GR 70) was walked by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1878, and inspired him to write Travels with a Donkey in the Cvennes (1879). 130 years on, the Trail is one of France's top ten treks, with options to customize to your requirement - US $995 Per Trip
The Stevenson Trail (GR 70) was walked by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1878, and inspired him to write Travels with a Donkey in the Cvennes (1879). 130 years on, the Trail is one of France's top ten treks, with options to customize to your requirement


The main reason behind Robert Louis Stevensons influential trek was the return to the United States in August 1879 of Fanny Osbourne, a married woman with children with whom Stevenson had fallen in love. He was heartbroken so, feeling low, he decided to travel from Paris to the remote and mysterious Cevennes in southern France to get away from it all.

The route you will take in following his progress is that which has been officially established by the Federation Francaise de la Randonne Pedestre and branded the GR 70. Le Chemin de Robert Louis Stevenson offers a rich variety of countryside to discover all year round, although the seasonal openings of accommodation providers en route mean that in practice walking is only really
possible from April to late October.

As Stevenson did himself, the 230 km trek commences in Velay at Le Monastier sur Gazeille. The first days walking is anything but flat, for the upper Loire valley has gouged deep into the plateau, making the descent via Saint Martin de Fugre into the valley at Goudet quite steep. The next day starts leisurely enough, as you continue across volcanic plateau via the granite market town of Landos before descending into the valley at Arquejol and onto picturesque Pradelles.

The Gvaudan is a region of open and rolling upland interspersed by thick forest with paths that are rarely difficult to negotiate. The wooded descent to Cheylard l'Evque is pleasant and the village full of character. Stevenson ate a hearty meal here before pressing on to Luc castle on a fascinating ancient drovers trail.
You spend the night in La Bastide before trekking south west towards Chasserads, where Stevenson had to share a room with five railway engineers. You simply pass through it and enter the third region en route, Mont Lozre. Its a world unto itself, where the yellow broom announce the start of the earths climatic cycle, and that are later replaced by the violet heather and blue myrtilles of late summer. The summit of Finiels is a hikers paradise, from where the Alps or the Pyrenees are visible on a clear day.
From PontdeMontvert, Stevenson followed the Tarn valley west, where he slept outside for the third time en route to Florac. Today this is the main thoroughfare for vehicles, so the Stevenson Trail takes an uphill detour southwards through the pine forests to Planette Pass, before swinging west to Sapet Pass from where the menhir at the summit provides a fine view of the rolling Cvennes hills stretch into the distance.

We are now entering the fourth region, The Cvennes. The Cvenols valleys are both deep and full of Mediterranean sunlight. Its schiste paths seem to slide into and out of chestnut forests and down to refreshing riverbeds before climbing once again to treecovered summits. Homes are normally built out of local materials, but in the Cevennes they appear almost to have been hewn out of the rock itself and reflect the toughness of life that has been a part of this region since long before the Camisard uprising.

On exiting Florac, the trail runs along the Mimente Valley and the path of the old railway. Closed in the sixties, the lines have long been removed, making the trail very enjoyable indeed. Most of the trail from Cassagnas to SaintGermain is in the forest of Fontmort, along a wide path dug out of the mountain side at the behest of the king of France shortly after the Camisard War.
After SaintGermain, the trail follows the Gardon valley and after SaintEtienne Valle Franaise, the path climbs towards SaintPierre pass, where Modestine and Stevenson had their last meal together. The descent to SaintJean du Gard is steep but eases off further down before the GR follows the meanderings of The Gardon River. The market town of St Jean marks the end of a memorable voyage of discovery along a trail on which you are guaranteed to make some instant friends.














Details & Reservations: Hike the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in France
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1020773_A-mountain-retreat-in-the-South-of-France http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1020773_A-mountain-retreat-in-the-South-of-France Bed & Breakfasts France Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:10:43 L'Etoile Guesthouse is located (Stevenson trail GR70, Regordane Way GR700, GR72 and GR7) between Cevennes, Ardeche and Lozere in the Southern France. Fishing, swimming, walking, relaxing, antiques, medieval village, thermal spa, abbey. - 40 Euro Per Person
L'Etoile Guesthouse is located (Stevenson trail GR70, Regordane Way GR700, GR72 and GR7) between Cevennes, Ardeche and Lozere in the Southern France. Fishing, swimming, walking, relaxing, antiques, medieval village, thermal spa, abbey.


Sites of interest within a 20 mile radious Midieval village of La Garde Guerin, Notre Dame des Neiges abbey, National park of Cevennes, Lake of Naussac, Chassezac Canyon, Saint Laurent les Bains (hot springs, thermal spa), 100 miles from the Mediterranean Sea.

Details & Reservations: A mountain retreat in the South of France
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1035490_Provence-culture-connection-walk-among-the-ruins http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1035490_Provence-culture-connection-walk-among-the-ruins Bed & Breakfasts France Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:03:30 Twenty minutes from Avignon, there is a small village that sits on a hill surrounded by vineyards and orchards. This small village of Vers, built of stone in France profunde, is where your adventure begins. - US $60 Per Night/Room
Twenty minutes from Avignon, there is a small village that sits on a hill surrounded by vineyards and orchards. This small village of Vers, built of stone in France profunde, is where your adventure begins.


Vers is a small village deep in the South of France, not a tourist village. It sits on a hill surrounded surrounded by agriculture and garrigue jungle. It has a wonderful wine cave coop, and stone quarries used by the Romans.

It is fun to walk through the garrigue to the Pont du Gard, the spectacular crossing of the canyon by stone built 2000 years ago. On the way, you walk past 2000yearold aqueduct ruins, and the old church of St Pierre.
Details & Reservations: Provence culture connection walk among the ruins
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