Lupec: a family story and a refuge outside of time.
A refuge passed down, lived in and cared for with passion, at the end of a track that has to be earned.
Nestled in the hills near the village of Olargues, Lupec is a family refuge that has to be earned. Perched on a hillside and surrounded by nature, it appears "as if suspended" at the end of its adventurous track through the woods, offering an exceptional 360° panorama.
The soul of the place rests on its pure water, drawn from our own spring, which flows through the refuge to feed the natural pool and trickle down in little waterfalls towards the river.
It's a refuge passed down, lived in and cared for with passion. We live on site with our dogs, who are there to greet you warmly on arrival, but stay discreetly out of the way the rest of the time. Our dearest wish is to share this paradise in the middle of nowhere with you, to offer you the peace and quiet we ourselves have found here.
A track that protects our secret.
The last stretch to reach Lupec is a small adventure in itself, a transition that forces you to slow down and leave the ordinary world behind. From Malvies (just next to Olargues), you cross the bridge and set off onto an "off-road" track. The path climbs, winds and narrows through the woods, to the point of making you doubt your route.
That doubt is very much part of the journey: after one final steep bend, the refuge finally reveals itself. On arrival, you discover an isolated paradise in the middle of nowhere where you'll barely meet a soul. No neighbours, no city noise — only the wind, the birds, and the changing light on the hills. It's this hidden road that makes Lupec a haven of peace you don't find by chance, and never forget.
Closer than you might think.
Lupec is located near Olargues, in the Haut-Languedoc, about 1 hour from Béziers and the Mediterranean. From the UK, three airports put you within easy reach of the estate.
By plane
- Montpellier — from London Gatwick, all year round.
- Béziers — from London Stansted, Manchester or Bristol.
- Carcassonne — from East Midlands, Manchester and London Stansted.
Hire a car at the airport: about 1 hour from Béziers, 1h30 from Montpellier or Carcassonne.
By train
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then TGV to Béziers or Montpellier — around 8 hours in total. Car hire at the station, then 1 hour on the road.
By car
Ferry or Eurotunnel to Calais, then around 10 hours south via the A75 or A9 motorway — an easy two-day drive with a night on the way. Perfect if you want to bring bikes or the whole family's luggage.
The best of both worlds.
At Lupec, immersion in nature blends perfectly with modern comfort. Every space in the refuge has been designed to invite you to relax at your own pace. Cool off in the swimming pool with its outdoor shower, or choose the wild charm of our natural pool, fed directly by the water from our spring and punctuated by its little waterfalls.
Late afternoons invite you to come together: treat yourself to a game on the pétanque court, then enjoy an aperitif at our bar facing the mountains. For your evenings, gather around a good meal thanks to the pizza oven, and stretch the magic into the night with the warmth of the brazier or an outdoor cinema screening.
Swimming pool & outdoor shower
A well-exposed pool, with its open-air shower to rinse off the day.
Natural pool & waterfalls
A basin carved into the rock, fed by the spring, with its little waterfalls.
Private spring water
The water running through the refuge comes from our own spring, deep in nature.
Pétanque court
Shade, gravel and pastis — the game that never quite ends.
Pizza oven & brazier
Wood fire, homemade pizzas, brazier for cooler nights.
Bar
A real bar by the pool, for aperitifs facing the mountains.
Outdoor cinema
Screenings under the stars, to make summer evenings last longer.
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