Maison Laucire Chamson

Tornac is located in the Gardon Valley and forms the transition from the Cevennes (medium-high mountain wintry snow) to the wine-growing areas in the direction of the Mediterranean. The landscape is dominated by viticulture and olive planting. The area is fertile and is used intensively for French standards. Peace and quiet prevail, a true paradise for hikers and nature lovers. A bird guide is recommended. In the house there is also one present but in the French language. In earlier times the breeding of silkworms was an important means of existence, an activity that ended abruptly at the end of the 19th century. Illness and competition undermined Lyon's position as a center of silk production and trade. In more recent times, tourism forms a cork on which the economic position of that region is based. This part of the Mediterranean area is very worthwhile for visitors and has a lot of variety. Forests, nature reserves and meandering rivers The town of Le Grau du Roi on the coast marks the transition from the Cevennes to the Coast: the Camargue, beaches of Saint Maries de la Mer, Le Grau du ROI, Aigues Mortes, La grande Motte, Carnot plage and Palavas Plage. An hour's drive from Tornac. Uzes, Nimes, Montpellier and Avignon are within a slightly shorter operating radius. Whether or not with a passage from the Pont Du Gard. Wine lovers will enjoy the immediate surroundings, or a little further on to the Grands Vins of the Cotes du Rhône: Chateau Neuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueras. This route is more than worth a day. The history of this region is largely determined by the religious disputes between Catholics and Protestants. And much earlier by the Cathars and Albigensians. Traces everywhere in the area where many religions are still in harmony. The house itself dates back centuries, inhabited by farming families and for a while it was also a manangerie (silkworm). In the studio the remains of a village oven (Four) for common use. When residents from Ales bought this house as "secondary" it was secured with the help of many steel beams and tie rods. During the construction of the Studio many M3 concrete were added. The living room and kitchen with their ceilings form the best reminder of life and living in the old days. In addition to the town hall, schools and post office, the municipality of Tornac has little to offer itself (except for a lot of space). Unlike Anduse and Ales where everything can be found and sold. Anduse is more tourist-oriented, with its large supermarkets and Hypermarche, Ales has all the amenities of a medium-sized French town. From home you have to go for your morning croissant in the car or by bike, but then you also have the real French atmosphere. Don't forget to wear clearly visible clothing (cycling) when cycling and walking. Safety before everything. The French motorist is attentive to cyclists, but barely cycles himself and therefore generally knows cyclists less. The environment within a radius of 30 kilometers: For you as a resident of Tornac, the city of Anduse is within reach and you will find literally everything there. Nice center, Thursday morning a nice market, the tourist office, bar / Tabac, terraces, shops in abundance and a number of supermarkets such as Super U, Lidl, Aldi, and Les Mousquataires. Restaurants in various shapes and sizes. Bookshops, pharmacy, etc. And of course the boulangeries and patisserie. You do not need to go further from home for everyday matters. A GP station is also located there, as well as a laboratory for blood and other tests. Specific attractions include the steam train to St Jan du Gard and the world-famous Bambouserai (bamboo forest with all kinds of attractions). The river Gardon gives cachet (and a great backdrop) to the town and offers the possibility to bathe and swim in many places. Cars can almost always be parked in the vicinity of the river. Between Tornac and Anduse lies the ruin of the (Medieval) Chateau of Tornac: highly recommended. Given the many campsites in and around Anduse it can be quite busy at the height of the summer holidays. You can flee it by looking for the region that an oasis of peace has to offer. Hikers and bathers will certainly enjoy themselves. The trails are numerous and usually well signposted. Ales is a city of more than 75,000 inhabitants, about 20 km from Tornac. An old mining town (almost like Heerlen after the mine closure) with all possibilities like Anduse, only much bigger and spacious. Colossal large supermarkets, garages of almost all brands, repair companies and you name it. Large outdoor swimming pool, and numerous terraces and restaurants.