Lamalou-les-Bains (Centre Ulysse)
On Sunday 22 November at 3 pm, the archaeological and historical society of the Hauts Cantons of the Hérault (SAHHCH) welcomes Stéphane Mauné, a specialist in Antiquity and a CNRS research director, to the Centre Ulysse in Lamalou-les-Bains for a talk on 'Wine in Antiquity in Languedoc and Roussillon'. Pay-what-you-wish admission.
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1 letter a month, what’s on this season, addresses around the Thau lagoon and walk ideas. Free.
On Sunday 15 November at lunchtime, the Montpeyroux winegrowers' union holds the Régalades in the Saint-Martin du Barry church to mark the first vintage recognised as "AOC Montpeyroux, cru du Languedoc". The five-course menu is by Charles Fontès, Michelin-starred chef of La Réserve Rimbaud in Montpellier, with wines offered by the growers. €126 per person, booking required before 6 November.
On Thursday 19 November, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm, the Estabel cooperative cellar in Cabrières releases its AOP primeur wine, 'Glouglou', in red and rosé. Hérault Tourisme notes that L'Estabel is the only cellar in the department to offer an AOP primeur in both colours. Free admission, 20 route de Fontès. Information on +33 4 67 88 91 65 or at estabel.fr.
On Friday 20 November from 7 pm, the monthly "Le 20 c'est le vin" gathering takes over Place de la Madeleine: a tasting of local wines and tapas in a friendly, musical atmosphere. Free entry.
What to do this weekend? Autumn
On Thursday 12 November, from 5 to 7 pm, the atrium of the Eau Thermale Avène hotel hosts a market of local producers and craftspeople, with tastings and sales of jams and wines from local producers. Free entry, open to all; cash only. Information: +33 4 67 23 44 45.
On Monday 16 November, Guy Chauvet, president of the Hérault botanical and mycological society, leads a walk through the history of the trees of Lamalou-les-Bains, meeting in the park (26 avenue Charcot). Free, booking required with the Grand Orb tourist office on +33 4 67 95 70 91. Another date is scheduled on 30 November.
On Tuesday 17 November at 3 pm, the Les Amis du haut Pays d'Orb association offers a guided walk around the village of Avène. Meet at the Grand Orb tourist office; €3 per person, booking required on +33 4 67 95 70 91.