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Welcome to our website where we hope we can give you an idea of things to look forward to should you book one of our gites: La Terrasse or The Orchard Studio.
 We moved to this area of the South of France in 2005 and consider ourselves enormously lucky to live here. We now have two clean, comfortable and very well equipped gites available to let which are tailor made for one or two people.
Since we live here and speak French we are happy to help in any way we can to make sure you make the most of your holiday: you might need help booking a table at a restaurant, planning a day out to the coast or choosing one of the best places to have a picnic, all you need to do is ask.
 This area is simply beautiful . The villages of Fosse and Le Vivier are nestled at the top of a gorge flanked by the ancient castles of the village of Fenouillet . They offer our guests the unique experience of rural France and are the perfect base from which to explore the glorious countryside by car, bicycle or foot. Although the villages are tucked away, they are not isolated as the nearest large supermarket is 15 minutes drive away . The bread and grocery vans visit regularly and this is a great way to meet the locals.
There are many open air markets in the surrounding villages where you can stock up on fresh bread and locally grown vegetables as well as cheeses and wines from the region. However, try not to rush as there is always time to sit in a café and watch the world go by.
You could stop off on your way home and have a picnic or let yourself be pampered in a local restaurant. You will soon find out why this is considered to be the friendliest area in France.
 Over a thousand years ago the Cathars lived their frugal lives in this area, protected by castles built on the most inaccessible peaks. Many of them can be visited and the views from them are unforgettable.
If the the books the Da Vinci Code, Labyrinth, and The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail have interested you, they all have connections with this area. Bring your pendulums and divining rods....
More recently the Channel 4 programme "Chateau Monty" was filmed in the area and featured expert Monty Waldin producing his biodynamic wine.
 Although there is a wide variety of excursions and days out available by car, many places of interest are closer at hand and can be explored by foot. You can wander all day through unspoilt countryside without seeing another soul, and when it is hot the nearby forest of Boucheville is waiting to be explored.
In Spring the wild flowers, especially the orchids, are spectacular. Miniature alpine narcissi, irises and fritillaria all grow nearby.
There is a wide variety of birdlife here, from the comical hoopoe, the elusive golden oriel and the european bee-eater to the huge raptors which can be seen circling high above.
Driving in this area is a joy - the roads are quiet and the scenery superb. There are so many places to visit and the terrain is so varied you will be spoilt for choice.
If you prefer something more adventurous there is white water rafting, kayaking, paragliding, rock climbing, caving, sailing, windsurfing, skiing, horse riding and snowboarding. All these activities are a short drive away.
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