Jane Neal and her friend Lits welcome you to her home, a Maison d’Hotes located in the Orb Valley of the Haut Languedoc Natural Park; the unspoilt South of France, with its sunny Mediterranean climate.

We offer bed and breakfast (maison d’hotes) and a home cooked evening meal (tables d’hotes) on reservation. We are passionate about our food and use only fresh local ingredients in the preparation of our meals which are served ‘en famille’ on the old stone terrace.

The house is a 19th century gentleman’s residence. It has 5 very comfortable ensuite bedrooms and is adjoined by a beautiful garden shaded by a 200 year old Cedar.

It is an ideal location from which to explore the traditional towns and villages full of history, the magic and the mystique of the Cathars and the Knight Templars. There are wonderful walks and footpaths all around the house from which to explore the countryside, and hills full of wild flowers herbs and mushrooms…we can even pack you a picnic!

The Mediterranean is only a 35 minute scenic drive away with its miles of natural sandy beaches. Swimming is also possible nearby in Lake Salagou or ‘en plein air’ at Lunas or Bedarieux. We also have many suggestions for excursions by car or train to interesting sites and destinations a short distance away, or of course, you could just relax and read in our garden!

Surrounded by vines in a region with an abundance of wonderful wines to discover and taste, we offer guided tours and tastings either at the table or in the vignerons’ cave.

We assure you of a swarm, friendly welcome and a relaxing peaceful holiday.

from the UK please dial: 0844 2328284 (for the price of a local call)

The old stone walled terrace, where we share our meals is the part remains of the 11th century Abbey of Joncels, below which is the vaulted cave where wine was once made, this has now been restored for wine and food degustation, receptions or conferences.

We also have a lounge and library with lots of local information and books to browse – there is normally a jigsaw under construction!

1 bedroom with 2 single beds (Lactaire),
2 bedrooms with a double bed (Girolle and Cepe)
2 bedrooms for 3 people with a double and single bed (Morille & Truffe).

All ensuite with bath and toilet.

If you are arranging a wedding reception, a celebration or reunion, organising an anniversary or birthday party or simply looking for a place to meet, our ’salle d’fetes’ is situated adjacent to our beautiful shaded garden which can be used in conjunction with the room with its’ own independent access.  It is equipped with tables and chairs and we can help with caterers and musicians.

Meals are served outside (weather permitting!) at our large table ‘en famille’ on the old stone terrace. The terrace has an interesting part roof, so should it rain, and it has been known to, we can reverse the table and be in the dry!

We tend not to serve lunch but are very happy to put together a delicious picnic for you to enjoy at one of the many stopping points en route.

We are spoilt by the abundance and availability of natural produce. We take great pleasure in preparing the ‘menu de jour’ which consists of 4 courses, including cheese, and with Lits’ expertise as a restaurateur, your satisfaction at the dining table is assured. We use only fresh, seasonal ingredients preferring to source from the small local producers which impart their wonderful natural flavours. We serve jugs of local wine with your meal.

Lits runs his Wine School and guided visits from the House and has accumulated an amazing selection of regional wines in the cellar (he will be delighted to show you if you are interested). He also offers tutored tastings at dinner: www.vinetude.com

Sample Menu

Local Smoked Trout and Asparagus Salad

Free Range Pork Chop
with Roast Mediterranean Vegetables

Pelardon Goat’s Cheese with Chestnut Honey

Baked Peach and Rasberry Sorbet

There are also restaurants we can recommend within a short drive.

Here are a few examples of one day itineraries to choose from:

• Cathar castles and the Corbieres

• Montpeyroux and the Coteaux de Languedoc

• Minervois and the Canal du Midi

• Ancient greeks, Amphorae and Agde

• Visit to a local market & cooking class

• One day wine tasting tour in Faugeres or St Chinian

We offer our guests guided visits and wine tastings with Lits. For further details please look at  http://www.vinetude.com

As you drive out of Faugeres you will come to the T junction where the road now joins the D909. Turn right towards Bedarieux…a few metres down the hill you will see 2 signs to Bedarieux. DO NOT take the right hand turn, carry straight on.

A few kilometres further, shortly after passing the sign Herepian, turn right, still marked direction Bedarieux, and right again onto the D908. Drive straight on past all the shops, do not turn right into Centre Ville, this is an odd junction, be careful to give way to the oncoming traffic which may be turning in front of you!

Carry straight on to next roundabout and go straight over, signed Lodeve D35. After about 5 kms you will pass through the village of La Tour sur Orb and on the left, just after the Mairie and before Ecomarche (on right) and the roundabout is Domaine de Brousson!