On a hot day this is a fantastic dog walk on the Canal du Midi towpath. It's peaceful and ideal for a complete break from motorway driving.
With its characteristic 3-storey houses and narrow winding streets, this is a gem of a little village to amble around.
Once a lair for marauding pirates this small town is now one of the largest marinas for yachts and pleasure boats in the Med.
The force of the water rushing through this flight of nine locks has to be seen to be believed, and it's a brilliant place to de-stress after hours of motorway driving.
Barnaslingan Wood is one of the most popular 'scenic' spots of the area.
A lovely place to walk with the dog and, although Moore Hall House is no more (it was burned down in the early 1900s) the story behind it is interesting.
Really lovely spot for a dog walk, and apparently the place where the poet Yeats found the muse for the poem The Fiddler of Dooney.
Popular in summer, and perfect for a good long walk with the dog. Several trails to choose from, and the scenery is stunning.
A lovely combination of a walk alongside the enormous Grand Bassin of the Canal du Midi, and the chance to see this typically French town and pick up picnic supplies or just enjoy a leisurely coffee...
The site of this village is perhaps one of the most poignant reminders of the way this region was practically laid waste during WW1.
Easy to get to and with walks to suit dogs of all sizes, and families. There's a choice of four trails, and space to just wander around as well.
A short circular walk along the bed of a former railway track that's now a mini-arboretum of fruit trees.