The village of Pouzoles Minervois dates back to around 1157 and boasts an 11th century church which featured heavily as a stronghold during the Crusades.

The surrounding countryside is a nature lover's paradise being home to a variety of mediterranean plants and herbs.

During the summer the local vinyards organise a weekly 'wine' tour with a meal and of course wine tasting!

The Lac de Jouarrez is approx 9km away where there is plenty of watersport opportunity.

Trout fishing about 2km away.

Canal du Midi 4km

Nearby are the medieval Cathar castles; majestic ruins rising above precipitous summits.