Go horseback riding at the seaside

At Le Grau-du-Roi, discover the l’Espiguette beach by horse: Just 20 minutes away from Sommieres and the hotel Estelou , you’ll be able to go on unforgettable horse rides along the shore of the beaches of the Camargue.

If you’re looking to discover a wild and protected natural environment, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are many riding schools at Le Grau-du-Roi. You’ll be able to pick between a one-hour itinerary or a two-hour itinerary, on the land or on the beach.

In Spring and Autumn, for experienced riders, day-long treks are organised, giving unforgettable itineraries a more sporty feel.

These amazing horse treks are accessible to all. For more information, please ask the hotel reception.

Go rock-climbing on the foothills of the Cévennes

Big thrills on a cliff of the Gard: The Gard and Hérault departments each have a multitude of cliffs for rock-climbing, which each have their own specificities.

Close to the hotel Estelou in Sommieres, you’ll find small “school” cliffs such as those of Auzon or Aubais, which will allow beginners to take their first steps in rock-climbing.

For experienced and passionate climbers, you’ll find in both the Gard department and the Hérault department (with the hotel being located at the limit between the two) legendary rock-climbing cliffs with a reputation that’s unavoidable for enthusiasts.

Seynes and Russan obviously count among these. Finally, those who like to use clamps will also be able to take part in their favourite activity on the Cappelle site.

If you wish to find enlist a professional to get you started, you can contact the office of the Moniteurs de la Vallée de l'Hérault (Instructors of the Hérault valley). Phone: + 33 4 67 83 80 70 - http://www.moniteurs-herault.fr or you can ask for information at the hotel reception.

Enjoy the Mediterranean sea and its wild beaches

The beaches of the Languedoc are amongst the most beautiful and wildest of the South of France: With over 200 kilometres of fine sandy beaches, the Languedoc-Roussillon region has many dreamy beaches that are unique in France. You’ll find beaches for those who like to relax, but also beaches for the great athletes. We’ve selected the most beautiful ones for you…

The beach of l’Espiguette at le Grau-du-Roi

Definitely the wildest and most beautiful beach in the Gard: Situated just 20 minutes away from the hotel, the beach of l’Espiguette is definitely the wildest in the region. Here, you’ll find no urbanisation, only dunes and pine forests along a dozen kilometres. A sandy landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see and makes us feel like we’re on an island. A perfect beach for everyone as it has different areas: gay, nudist, traditional....

How to get there: 6km South from Le Grau-du-Roi, via the D62B and D255B roads

The beach of the Aresquiers at Frontignan-Plage

Sand and pebbles for this beach that’s still protected from the summertime overpopulation: On this beach made of sand and pebbled areas, you’ll find a protected seafront and shore. The water is often clearer than elsewhere. A free space, the “swimming costume” swimmers and naturists rub shoulders without any awkwardness.

How to get there: 5km from the Frontignan-Plage exit on the D60, in direction of Des Aresquiers. Car park 500m away.

La Tamarissière beach in Agde

Lined by a 200 year-old pine forest, this beach gets it names from the Tamarix, a shrub with pastel rose coloured petals: La Tamarissière beach in Agde offers an ideal setting for you to swim. Between the sea and the Hérault River, a stroll will allow you to discover the Tamarixes, planted in the 18^th century.

How to get there: 3,6km away from the centre of Agde via the D32E12, on the right bank of the Hérault river’s mouth.

Discover the Camargue in a four-by-four

For lovers of wild nature and large open spaces: For half a day, go and explore the Camargue. Marshes, rice fields, salt marshes, flamingos, bulls, horses and herds of bulls and horses will no longer be a secret to you!

You’ll venture in wild lands, cross marshes, with experienced guides, men and women from the region, who’ll share with you their passion for this protected territory with a friendly, cultural, historic and naturalist approach.

Find out more by asking at the hotel reception.

Discover the hotel Estelou, a very charming and unusual 3 star hotel in the south of France:

The unusual hotel Estelou has 24 rooms, separated into en 4 different categories. They all have a view of the hotel gardens:

To discover the most beautiful towns of the South of France - Avignon, Arles, Nîmes, Montpellier, Aigues-Mortes, Sommieres, Uzès -, to enjoy the Mediterranean sea and its stunning beaches, to discover the cuisine and provençal art of living, choose the hotel Estelou. Located in Sommieres, in the buildings of an old railway station, it’s an unusual and charming hotel:

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  Hotel Estelou

  An out-of-the-ordinary 3 star hotel with a very original architecture inside a former train station bulit in 1870 !