Lodeve is situated less than 30 miles from the vibrant city of Montpellier, with its museums, galleries, festivals and Place de la Comedie. It is reached via the A75 (toll-free) motorway which links Clermont Ferrand in the north to Montpellier in the south. The nearest airports are at Montpellier, Nimes and Rodez.

The town is located on the eastern spur of the massif that forms the bulk of the Parc de Haut Languedoc and  is less than 10km away from Lac du Salagou (windsurfing, boating etc). It boasts a cathedral dating back to the 13th century, a small museum devoted to a local artist Darde and a twice weekly market (Tuesday and Saturday). There are many good bars and restaurants.

Lodeve is at the heart of good walking country and there is much to explore in the surrounding area. Not to be missed is an underground visit to the Grotte de Clamouse, at St Guilhem-le-Desert in the Herault gorge (canoeing, swimming etc), the 12th century abbey of St Michel de Grandmont and the Cirque de Navacelles. On the coast, less than an hour away, is the town of Sete, criss crossed by canals and known as the Venice of Languedoc: it is renown for its clean sandy beaches and excellent sea food.

Also take time to explore many of the “caves” offering locally produced wines. The production of wine in Languedoc/Roussillon exceeds that of Australia or Bordeaux and its quality is often medal winning.

There are a number of golf courses within a short drive.