Having just come back from the Languedoc whereby I procured two new super family villas in the Languedoc I visited Beziers and looked at the cathedral that overlooks the River Orb and though I would read up about this lovely town. Little did I know that Beziers is famous for its annual Feria, which for those who are not familiar with, is the annual festival of bullfighting.
This annual event takes place in mid August when partying takes place from dawn ‘til the following dawn in some cases! The lovely brick arena becomes the focus of the festival where bullfights take place several times a day.
Love it or loathe it, bullfighting is enduringly popular in the south of France, particularly in the Languedoc, and is very much part of the culture here. It has been a tradition for centuries, due to the close proximity to Spain.
Much pomp and ceremony takes place during a bullfight, it is basically a test of courage, strength and skill between a bull and a matador, or torero. The torero must read the bull and anticipate his actions. His job is, admittedly to stay alive, but most importantly to entertain the crowd. Depending on his prowess (and the applause in the arena), the dignitary of the day may award an ear, or two ears, as a mark of his performance. For some though, it’s the natty little costumes they wear and those very, very tight trousers …....
If you can’t bear the spectacle of the bull fights, or corridas as they are called here, you don’t have to. You can still glean all of the excitement, admire the culture and soak up the atmosphere on the roads of Beziers after the arena empties. There is so much to do and see you will find that you want to be in two places at once. There is the enchanting horse show, the Spanish flamenco dancers, concerts, processions of floats and bands and much, much more. The Feria offers many different types of entertainment which suit all ages. There is always something going on, and most of it is free.
My first new villa is in Argeliers, a bustling little village south of Beziers in the heart of the Minervois wine growing region of the Languedoc. This family villa rental is a delight with such a pretty garden and pool – perfect for those lazy days by the pool, or if you fancy a day at the beach, its only 25 minutes away. The house is bright and light and very comfortable with the added bonus of full air conditioning.
My second villa is in the charming village of Autignac which is north of Beziers and just 15 minutes to the beach, perfect for your villa holiday in the Languedoc. The scented garden to the front leads you to a comfortable villa which affords lovely views across the countryside. This villa has a relaxing atmosphere with the air conditioning and a pretty rear garden and pool.
These new villas will be on our website soon so keep logging on to our web site www.qualityvillas.com
Call us now to discuss your villa holiday or ask for a copy of our new 2011 brochure on 01442 870055 or visit our website www.qualityvillas.com
Gill Woolsgrove
Manager
France & Morocco
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