I am traveling from Barcelona to Ceret, France where I will be with friends for the first week in August. What are the things that are a must do in this area.
Thanks
Betty
Posted by
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
409 posts
We stayed at a wonderful B&B in Castillon du Gard with breathtaking views of the Pont du Gard. From there, I would recommend: Roussillon as the sun sets - breathtaking, Les Baux, St. Remy (Roman ruins and sanitarium where Van Gogh was institutionalized), Saturday market in Uzes, Nimes (amphitheatre), etc. If you have a car, you can day-trip to many places (Arles, Avignon, Orange).
Posted by
Atlanta
3281 posts
If you like markets, check out the Sunday market at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. It's great! Buy a market basket to carry you stuff in for the rest of the trip! We also like the town of St. Remy--not too far away.
Posted by
baton rouge, la, US
269 posts
I'd suggest Perpignan and Collioure; the former is great for at least a day of exploring, particularly the views from the Palais des rois de Majorque, and the latter is a great beach village with wonderful ambiance, great food and culture, and beautiful beaches.
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
I do not believe in must-do anything but the coastal villages are charming (see Banyuls and Collioure) and the vertiginous haut corbieres (Cathar ruins on tippy steep peaks) are breathtaking.
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Best Bed and Breakfast in France: The Stone House Inn, Caux, France!! Small town, great location. Check their web page. Near Peznas and Montpelier.