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The old “Moulin de Graïs” appears in the Church’s registry of births in the late 15th century. Graïs is a dialect version of “Grès” or sandstone, prevalent in the region...
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The Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Parc comprises a combination of very different terrains and climates, which enables the preservation af rare flora and fauna and what is special for the area are the garrigue, which covers the limestone plateaus, and the maquis, which, like the garrigue is invasive formation of vegetation that appears after the dissapearance of forestry...
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The close neighbourhoods of Moulin de Graïs also room nice possibilities for active fun like canoeing and kayaking down the Orb River! Canoes and kayaks can be rented at different rentals in Tarrassac and Roquebrun...
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Any historical visits should also include the cities of Agde (Agatha the beautiful, founded by Greek merchants), Narbonne (founded by jealous Roman traders to compete with the Greek), the Canal du Midi (see in Béziers the 7 locks of Fontsérane), the scenic Roman oppidum of Ensérune, and of course the star point of interest: the City or Carcassonne...
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Vieussan: 1 km away. In the old village Vieussan, Madame Carrière’s small and charming shop offers a nice supply of locally grown vegetables and fruits, local products like the famous “Pélardon” goat cheese, honey, garlic, pâtés and local wines of Saint-Chinian...
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