Villa Belles de Mai

The typically French village of Marseillan Ville is a little gem nestling in the Southern coastal vineyards of Languedoc-Rousillon at the start of the Canal du Midi, which winds its way from the Mediterranean towards the Atlantic. Marseillan Ville is a small harbour set on a large sea water lagoon called the Bassin de Thau, which separates the village from the adjacent Mediterranean Sea. The lagoon, famous for oyster and mussel cultivation, also attracts many fishermen, windsurfers, sports sailors and flamingos alike!
Walking through this friendly medieval village you will immediately transcend into the typical charming Southern French village with its XVII Century stone town houses, once used for storing and producing wine from the local vineyards, Oleander lined streets and cafes and restaurants, many situated alongside the boats in the port. In the village, supplementing the street market and modern supermarché you will also find many specialist shops selling oysters and local wines to supplement your lunch or dinner.
Arriving at the Port of Marseillan Ville you will be reminded of what St. Tropez may have been like 30 or 40 years ago. This is where many visitors from the Canal du Midi boats moor up to spend the evening in the restaurants and cafés bordering the port. The famous ‘chais’ and showrooms of Noilly Prat can be found here as well as small antique ‘treasure’ shops. A rather grand XVII Century baroque mansion stands proudly by the port, built by the original architect of the Canal du Midi around 1680.
Marseillan Ville, dating back to the 6th Century BC, will take you back in time and will make your holiday most relaxing and memorable by catering to all of your senses.
There are 36 wine domaines in the near vicinity of Marseillan! They will welcome you with open arms – you can taste the wine on the premises and try out your French with a good chat about the best wines.

• St. Guilhem le Desert (60 mins by car): hidden in the hills, this medieval village boasts one of the most splendid Abbeys in France.
• Grotto of Clamouse (60 minutes by car): a visit to the nearby impressive and awe-inspiring Grotto of Clamouse will cool you down.
• Roquefort (60 mins by car): the area where they all say cheese and where arguably the best and most famous cheese in the world is made…
• Montpellier (40 mins by car or 30 mins by train): the beautiful Roman city for serious shoppers. A magical blend of the old and new with a great selection of Cinemas, Opera House and designer boutiques. If you have an urge for the big city vibes or want to ‘shop till you drop’, then this is the place to go.
• Sete (30 min by car): located on top of an extinct volcano, Sete is the biggest fishing harbour on the Coast. It has wonderful views and boasts some of the best fish restaurants in the area.
  Get your bike, paints or whatever…although a small village, Marseillan and its surrounding neighbours cater for all sports. Many painters also come here to capture the picturesque surroundings in the wonderful Mediterranean sunlight.