Around Le Clos d'Audio
You're not here by chance… Le Clos d'Audio sits on the edge of the village, along the Voie Verte greenway.
Riols
A stone village nestled in the Jaur valley, Riols moves to the rhythm of the seasons. A few hundred residents, quiet lanes, and air that smells of cherry blossom and mimosa — exactly the kind of place you look for when you need to unwind.
Perfectly placed halfway between Mazamet and Bédarieux, Riols is an understated but ideally positioned base for exploring the whole Haut-Languedoc. The countryside starts at the end of the street, and the region's great sites are never far away.
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Saint-Pons de Thomières
Capital of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, Saint-Pons-de-Thomières is ten minutes from Le Clos d'Audio. A listed Romanesque cathedral, a lively weekly market, a regional prehistory museum — the town holds the heart of the territory's heritage without ever taking itself too seriously.
It's also an ideal jumping-off point for the Orb gorges, the hilltop villages of the Caroux, the Minervois caves, or the Palais de la Fileuse de Verre in Courniou. Gaëlle knows all the best addresses — restaurants, artisans, producers — and will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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Greenway Passa Païs
A former railway line converted into a greenway, the Passa Païs links Mazamet to Bédarieux over nearly 80 kilometres — car-free, peaceful, and surprisingly undemanding. Passing through tunnels, across dizzy viaducts, and along wooded gorges, the scenery shifts with every pedal stroke.
Le Clos d'Audio sits at the halfway point, certified Accueil Vélo: secure bike storage, route information, and a generous breakfast. Whichever direction you take on the greenway, you're at the perfect starting point.
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Our local partners
Accommodation hosts, restaurateurs, winemakers, bike rental shops… Around Le Clos d'Audio, there are people who truly excel at what they do and deserve to be known. I recommend these addresses because I know them personally — not because they appear in a guidebook.
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La Villa de Mazamet
On the Tarn side of the Passa Païs trail, La Villa de Mazamet offers charming accommodation at the foot of the Montagne Noire. An address I recommend without hesitation for extending your adventure on the Tarn side.
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Le Bistronome
Located in the historic heart of Saint-Pons, Le Bistronome is a tapas bar with a relaxed, convivial atmosphere — the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail while chatting with fellow guests.
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SAMI Primeur
In Saint-Pons, Camille & Thomas welcome you with warmth and a smile, offering a wide selection of local produce, organic fruit & vegetables, cheeses, and charcuterie: everything you need for your next picnic.
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