Nature
Perfect for those who love outdoor life. In areas of outstanding
natural beauty South France Hols accommodation is a perfect base to
discover places still as nature intended. This Aude region of
Languedoc Roussillon is a conservation parc with rivers, hills, and
mountains. Magnificent pine forests and conifer trees make an
evergreen summer or winter holiday. A Mediterranean climate suited
to wildlife gives an abundance of flora proclaiming 60% more wild
flowers than England.
Holidays in South France gives you the chance to discover wonderful
nature, flora and fauna on horseback or by walking or cycling. River
Sals flows at the back of the holiday apartment in Rennes Les Bains
and excellent pathways offer an ideal opportunity to be in and
amongst the creatures in their natural habitat. The holiday gite at
Axat and the holiday villa in Serres both have river walks on the
Aude and Rialsesse. All the accommodation has spectacular mountain
views and the ancient village of Serres is surrounded by vineyards.
Ancient traditions are still practised like transhumance where
shepherds take the animals to high pasture. Pyrenees mountain dogs
are used to protect flocks of sheep and dogs are used in the ski
resorts. Wild Brown Bears live in the Pyrenees 20 have been
recorded. Rare to see as they are frightened of humans but evidence
can be found like footprints. They are the mascot of Axat and statues
of bears can be found on the 'rond point' on the route to the Pyrenees.
Discover colourful butterflies, bugs that look like shiny robots, the
orange beetle the French call the Gendarme it appears to have a
tribal African shield on its back.
Cute lizards crawl over stones and rocks you will see some strange
creepy crawlies they come in all shapes, colours and sizes.
Travel along fields and fields of vineyards, poppies, sunflowers and
lavender. Unspoilt Languedoc Roussillon has inspired many an artist.
The unusual luminous qualities of the clear blue sky attract landscape
artists from around the world. Monets painting of sunflowers is just
one of many that portrays the Aude. Wild flowers scatter the
roadside and as you walk into the open fields discover beautiful
orchids of which we have nine varieties in our garden at Serres.
A bird spotting haven with Jays, Swifts, Herons, Swallows, Bee Eater,
Kingfisher and majestic Eagles. Its not unusual to see a Heron in flight
it looks like a prehistoric bird which complements the craggy rocks
and hills where ruined Cathare castles are perched on top.
The fabulous Hoopoo bird which we are privileged to see at our
holiday villa in Serres nested in our neighbours roof. This year they
had four young chicks. With it's distinctive crown, crest and hooked
beak it looks like a bird of paradise.
Historic towns and hamlets nestle in magnificent scenery where the
Pyrenees meet the Corbieres. A truly amazing area for a nature
holiday in Aude Languedoc South of France.
Perfect for those who love outdoor life. In areas of outstanding
natural beauty South France Hols accommodation is a perfect base to
discover places still as nature intended. This Aude region of
Languedoc Roussillon is a conservation parc with rivers, hills, and
mountains. Magnificent pine forests and conifer trees make an
evergreen summer or winter holiday. A Mediterranean climate suited
to wildlife gives an abundance of flora proclaiming 60% more wild
flowers than England.
Holidays in South France gives you the chance to discover wonderful
nature, flora and fauna on horseback or by walking or cycling. River
Sals flows at the back of the holiday apartment in Rennes Les Bains
and excellent pathways offer an ideal opportunity to be in and
amongst the creatures in their natural habitat. The holiday gite at
Axat and the holiday villa in Serres both have river walks on the
Aude and Rialsesse. All the accommodation has spectacular mountain
views and the ancient village of Serres is surrounded by vineyards.
Ancient traditions are still practised like transhumance where
shepherds take the animals to high pasture. Pyrenees mountain dogs
are used to protect flocks of sheep and dogs are used in the ski
resorts. Wild Brown Bears live in the Pyrenees 20 have been
recorded. Rare to see as they are frightened of humans but evidence
can be found like footprints. They are the mascot of Axat and statues
of bears can be found on the 'rond point' on the route to the Pyrenees.
Discover colourful butterflies, bugs that look like shiny robots, the
orange beetle the French call the Gendarme it appears to have a
tribal African shield on its back.
Cute lizards crawl over stones and rocks you will see some strange
creepy crawlies they come in all shapes, colours and sizes.
Travel along fields and fields of vineyards, poppies, sunflowers and
lavender. Unspoilt Languedoc Roussillon has inspired many an artist.
The unusual luminous qualities of the clear blue sky attract landscape
artists from around the world. Monets painting of sunflowers is just
one of many that portrays the Aude. Wild flowers scatter the
roadside and as you walk into the open fields discover beautiful
orchids of which we have nine varieties in our garden at Serres.
A bird spotting haven with Jays, Swifts, Herons, Swallows, Bee Eater,
Kingfisher and majestic Eagles. Its not unusual to see a Heron in flight
it looks like a prehistoric bird which complements the craggy rocks
and hills where ruined Cathare castles are perched on top.
The fabulous Hoopoo bird which we are privileged to see at our
holiday villa in Serres nested in our neighbours roof. This year they
had four young chicks. With it's distinctive crown, crest and hooked
beak it looks like a bird of paradise.
Historic towns and hamlets nestle in magnificent scenery where the
Pyrenees meet the Corbieres. A truly amazing area for a nature
holiday in Aude Languedoc South of France.
| 'Pastous' Pyrenees sheep dog |
| GENDARME BEETLE |
| SHINY GREEN BEETLE |
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