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Saint-Alban
sur Limagnole
Aumont Aubrac
Javols
Nasbinals
VIA DOMITIA
Mende
Remarkable Sites
Lanujols
Banassac
THE ROADS
TO SANTIAGO
The Route of Le Puy
Als
The Route of Arles
The Route of the Pyrenees Piedmont
Villeneuve les Avignon
THE MIDI CANALS
Pont du Gard
Nmes
The Midi Canal
Saint-Michel
de Grandmont
The Robine Canal
The Rhne-Ste Canal
Saint-Guilhem
le Dsert
Lodve
Lunel
Montpellier
Montferrand
Le seuil de Naurouze
Saint-Papoul
Bziers
Foncaude
Amphoralis
Carcassonne
La Cit
Castelnaudary
Murviel les Montpellier
Bziers
Les 9 cluses de Fonsranes
Valmagne
Le pont-canal sur l'Orb
Villa Loupian
Nissan lez
Ensrune
Le tunnel du Malpas
Homps
Ancien
carrefour
Villelongue
commercial
Caunes Minervois
Ensrune
Narbonne
Fanjeaux
Fontfroide
Saint-Hilaire
Lagrasse
Sigean
Perpignan
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Saint-Michel de Cuxa
Serrabonne
Saint-Genis des Fontaines
Saint-Martin du Canigou
Font Romeu
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Arles sur Tech
Les Cluses
Beaucaire
Nages et Solorgues
Lattes
Villeneuve
ls Maguelone
Ste
Agde
cluse ronde
Muse
de l'Ephbe
Aigues Mortes
La Cit
Saint-Gilles
Legends
Via Domitia
The Roads to Santiago
The Midi Canals
Summary
Listed as a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO
Cities and Lands of Art and History
Most beautiful villages of France
zone 1
4-6
At the cross roads of History
zone 2
Museum of France
7-10
Roads of charm and wonder
zone 3
11-13
14-16
In the heart of Lauragais and Minervois
zone 5
17-19
From the sea to the mountains
zone 6
Visit adapted for children
Visit adapted for
the hearing impaired persons
Visit adapted for
physically disabled persons
Hints of the eternal
zone 4
Great Sites of France
20-21
Visit adapted for
developmentally disabled persons
Visit adapted for
persons with sight impairments
Member of the Cultural
Network of Catalan Country
Paths of history in Lozre
What to know about River Tourism
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Member of the Club
of Tourist Sites of Gard
Member of the Association
of Sites of Cathar Country
Hiking and bicycle itineraries
Design and Production:
Photo Credits: P. Palau, B. Liégeois, M. Monticelli, R. Nourry, A. Lagrave.
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Member of the Network
of Exceptional Sites of Languedoc
The information contained in this brochure is not meant to be exhaustive. These are suggestions for excursions,
with further detail available on the website of the Comit Rgional du Tourisme:
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ZONE 1
NëMES
DonÕt miss : AugustinÕs Gate through
which the Via Domitia enters town.
ÒLearn the stories of NmesÓ :
themed discovery visits.
Events for young people: summers, ages 6-12.
Information
Direction de la culture Nmes
Telephone: 04 66 76 74 49
www.nimes.fr
THE ARENA
The amphitheatre is listed by
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Audio-guided visit, mystery challenge
for children aged 7 to 12.
School group visits with gladiator combat
and workshops.
Roman Days, one weekend in April.
Open: year-round.
The site may be closed on days when bullÞghts
and ferias are scheduled.
Information
Culturespaces Nmes Romaine
Telephone: 04 66 21 82 56
www.nimes-romaine.com
SQUARE HOUSE
Roman Temple.
Film in 3D ÒHeroes of NmesÓ.
Open: year-round, 7 days per week.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 21 82 56
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◗ ÒRoman NmesÓ Ticket
Combined entry to the Arena, The Square House
and the Magne Tower at a reduced rate.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 21 82 56 - www.nimes-romaine.com
◗ Roman Pass
A brief stay to discover the Roman city of Nmes.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Nmes ****
Telephone: 04 66 58 38 00 - www.ot-nimes.fr
◗ Nmes Thursdays
In July/August, a varied programmed of events
starting at 6pm, the Square House closes at 9pm.
Other events arranged by the city of Nmes:
Gardens by Night in June and July,
Nmagine Ð ArtisansÕ salon in November.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Nmes ****
Telephone: 04 66 58 38 00 - www.ot-nimes.fr
VERS - PONT DU GARD
PONT DU GARD
MagniÞcent monument constructed by the Romans
and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Self-guided or guided visits available, cultural activities,
educational hikes, media library.
Discovery zones: Cinema, Fun, Museum.
Open: site accessible every day of the week
Discovery zones: open daily except Monday mornings.
Information
Telephone: 0 820 903 330 - www.pontdugard.fr
MAGNE TOWER
Tower and panoramic view.
Open: year-round, 7 days per week.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 21 82 56
Hiking along historic trails!
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Exhibits arranged to correspond with archaeological events.
Educational workshops year-round may be reserved.
Open: every day except Mondays and holidays. Self-guided.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 76 74 80 - www.nimes.fr
Duration: 5h
PR¨ 17 ÒThe Pont du GardÓ leaving from St. Bonnet
du Gard.
In this country of intense summers, take off in search of
cool water and discover in this land of scrublands burned
by the sun the hidden ruins of a former Roman aqueduct
that ran from Uzs to Nmes.
Distance: 17 km Elevation change: 112 m
Find out about this hike and many others in the topographical guide
ÒLe Languedoc-Roussillon pied autour des voies historiques¨Ó,
edited by FFRandonne in partnership with CRT.
BEAUCAIRE
Entryway to the Via Domitia in the region,
with three milestone markers
ÒLearn the stories of BeaucaireÓ :
General and themed discovery visits.
Visits last about 90 minutes. No advanced registration
necessary. Parties will be met by the guide at
the Tourism Bureau, unless otherwise indicated.
Summer programme for children aged 6-12:
Discover heritage and have fun.
Children : in July/August, every Wednesday afternoon:
rallies, workshops, games, etc.
Year-round: themed visits offered by the Service.
Animation du Patrimoine
Information
Service ducatif du patrimoine de Beaucaire Maison du Tourisme
Telephone: 04 66 59 71 34 - www.beaucaire.fr
TOURELLES FARMHOUSE
Gallo-Roman Villa: re-enactments, exhibitions,
Roman wine tasting.
Roman Grape Harvest, second Sunday in September.
Film projection year round in wine cellar.
Open: year-round. Timetables vary by season. Ring ahead.
Closed every year over Christmas holidays.
Bicycle park available.
Camping caravan park reserved only for members of
France Passion.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 59 19 72 - www.tourelles.com
AUGUSTE JACQUET MUSEUM
Archaeological museum situated in the walls of
the castle, with mosaics, paintings, sculptures,
mausoleum and other funeral monuments of
the Gallo-Roman period.
Open: year round, every day except Tuesdays
and holidays.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 59 90 07 - www.beaucaire.fr
◗ Fridays Beautiful Quays
Evening events arranged around the Marina.
Every Friday evening in July/August
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Beaucaire Terre dÕArgence ***
Telephone: 04 66 59 26 57 - www.ot-beaucaire.fr
PR¨ 18 ÒThe St. Roman AbbeyÓ near Beaucaire
Through hillsides shaped by the people who built
Beaucaire from this sturdy and malleable rock,
follow the traces of the monks and prehistoric hunters
who were already present here 60,000 years before
our times.
Duration: 1h30 Distance: 4,5 km Elevation change: 103 m
Le Languedoc-Roussillon pied autour des voies historiques¨,
◗ Beaucaire Historical Park
Shows and events on Antiquity and the Middle Ages,
with gladiator combats, medieval combats,
artisan workshops (blacksmith, oil lamps, weaving,
medieval camping, etc.).
From October to June, one weekend per month,
medieval combat course.
Themed weekends with shows and events including
gladiator combat and medieval knights on Easter,
Ascension and Pentecost and the 21st July and
the 15th August.
Open: from April to October all visitors.
Year-round, groups welcomed by reservation only.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 20 27 76 or 06.21.88.94.37
www.parc-beaucaire.fr - www.acta-archeo.com
◗ The Eagles of Beaucaire
Spectacle of raptors in free ßight presented
by falconers dressed in period costume.
Open: from the month of March to the end of
All SaintÕs Day holidays. Open every day during
school holidays (Easter, Summer, All SaintÕs Day).
Closed Wednesday while schools are in session.
Ring ahead for show times.
Information
Telephone : 04 66 59 26 72
www.aigles-de-beaucaire.com
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VILLETELLE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF AMBRUSSUM
Roman Bridge, Ruins of the Oppidum, Cobblestone
Via Domitia.
Self-guided visit.
Guided visits available only with reservation taken
by the Tourism Bureau, with a minimum of Þve adults.
Open: july/August: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10am.
Free visit to the digs of the Lower Quarter: every Tuesday
from 6pm to 7pm till the end of August (meeting directly
on site). September: visit of the archaeological site every
Wednesday at 4pm.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme du Pays de Lunel ***
Telephone: 04 67 71 01 37 - www.ot-paysdelunel.fr
PR¨ 19 ÒFrom One Canal to AnotherÓ in Gallician
along the Rhne Canal in Ste
A land of waters and bulls, it is also the land of cutters
who gather their reeds in Scamandre and Charnier,
the greatest reed ponds in France.
Duration: 3h
SAINT-GILLES
ABBEY CHURCH OF ST. GILLES
Abbey Church from the 12th century listed as
a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Self-guided visit or guided visit by appointment
for groups (minimum 20 people).
Open: every day except Wednesdays, Sundays
and holidays. Ring ahead for schedules and times
when the church will be open.
Information
Tourism Bureau of St. Gilles du Gard **
Telephone: 04 66 87 33 75 - www.ot-saint-gilles.fr
VILLENEUVE LEZ AVIGNON
CHARTREUSE PONTIFICATE OF
BENEDICTION VALLEY
Founded by Pope Innocent VI who bestowed it upon
the Chartreuse Order.
Visits and workshops for young people.
Events: Meetings in the gardens, Summer Events
at the Chartreuse.
Open: times vary by season, so ring ahead.
Information
Telephone: 04 90 15 24 24 - www.chartreuse.org
AIGUES MORTES
CONSTANCE TOWER AND
RAMPARTS
One of the best preserved medieval architectural
centres in France.
Self-guided visit, duration: 90 minutes. Guided visit of
the Tower of Constance, duration: 45 minutes
(reservation only with 8 days prior notice).
Audio-guided visit year-round offered in French, English,
German, Italian and Dutch. Path of discovery for children and
themed walks of the ramparts. Audio-guide for children.
Open: year-round. Closed on holidays.
Information
Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Telephone: 04 66 53 61 55
http://aigues-mortes.monuments-nationaux.fr
Tourism Bureau of Aigues-Mortes ***
Telephone: 04 66 53 73 00 - www.ot-aiguesmortes.fr
ROMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
Sculptures and architectural fragments taken
from the ancient choir of the Abbey church.
Open : ring ahead.
Information
Telephone: 04 66 87 40 42 - www.ville-saint-gilles.fr
◗ St. Gilles by Night
Concerts dans lÕAbbatiale et les Arnes.
Information
Tourism Bureau of St. Gilles du Gard **
Telephone: 04 66 87 33 75
www.ot-saint-gilles.fr - www.ville-saint-gilles.fr
PR¨20 ÒAround the marsh of CourgourlierÓ 4 km
west of St. Gilles
Not far from the Grand Camargue, it is an ideal circuit
for families. Near herds of horses, children discover the
prestigious guests of the rivers and lakes of the marshes :
herons, ducks, etc.É
Duration: 2h
Distance: 6 km
Elevation change: 12 m
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◗ The Isles de Stel Barges
Narrated cruises on the Rhne-Ste Canal, leaving
from Aigues Mortes.
Information
Telephone: 04.66.53.60.70
http://www.islesdestel.camargue.fr
NAGES ET SOLORGUES
OPPIDUM OF NAGES
Oppidum and archaeological ruins.
Self-guided visit.
Archaeological Hall in the MayorÕs OfÞce.
Open: inquire at the MayorÕs OfÞce.
Information
MayorÕs OfÞce of Nages and Solorgues
Telephone: 04 66 35 05 26
ZONE 2
MONTPELLIER
The city was a stopover on the road
to Santiago-de-Compostela
The Camin Romieu in Montpellier : visit of the city
with the theme of the road to Santiago:
programming varies, register with the Tourism Bureau
Information
OfÞce de Tourisme de Montpellier****
Telephone: 04 67 60 60 60 - www.ot-montpellier.fr
THE HISTORY MUSEUM
Assembled around the subterranean remains
of the Notre-Dame-des-Tables church,
an audiovisual presentation enables visitors
to understand the role of the pilgrimage
in the economy, urban growth,
and city development..
Duration of the visit: 40 minutes.
Open : from Tuesday to Saturday.
Information
Tourism Bureau
Telephone: 04 67 54 33 16 - www.ot-montpellier.f
THE MUSEUM OF CASTINGS
The University Paul ValryÕs Museum of Castings
assembles more than 300 reproductions of
antique sculptures and 150 castings of medieval art.
Self-guided. Free audio guide.
Guided visits may be arranged.
Open: closed Monday morning, Tuesday and Friday
afternoon and weekends. Guided visits may be arranged.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 14 54 86 - www.univ-montp3.fr
LE MUSUM OF LANGUEDOC
Housed in a townhouse, it contains prehistoric,
protohistoric, antique, medieval and
classical collections.
Open: every day except Sundays and holidays.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 52 93 03
www.musee-languedocien.com
Telephone: 04 67 60 60 60 - www.ot-montpellier.fr
THE FABRE MUSEUM
Franois-Xavier Fabre was behind the museumÕs creation.
A talented painter and passionate art collector, Fabre
bequeathed his extraordinary collection to the museum.
Open: every day except Monday. Closed January 1st, May 1st
and November 1st ; Ring ahead for openings on
November 11th, December 25th, July 14th and August 15th.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 14 83 00
http://museefabre.montpellier-agglo.com
◗ St. Roch Festival in Montpellier
Pilgrimage, theatrical performances,
brass band on August 16th.
Information
Association St. Roch
www.st-roch.com
PR¨ 28 ÒIn the heart of the CrestÓ in Montpellier
This circuit leads to the historical centre of Montpellier
known as the Crest, because of the shape of
the trenches along the ancient ramparts.
Duration: 1h30 Distance: 3 km Elevation change: 19 m
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MURVIEL LéS MONTPELLIER
OPPIDUM OF MURVIEL LES MONTPELLIER
Archaeological site of Le Castellas, Ancient Settlement.
Self-guided visit.
Municipal Museum of Archaeology.
Open: visits may be arranged at the MayorÕs OfÞce.
The museum may be opened by making arrangements
with the OfÞce of the Mayor of Murviel-les-Montpellier.
Information
Telephone: 04.67.47.71.74
www.ville-murviel-les-montpellier.fr
LATTES
HENRI PRADES ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Ruins of Antique Port.
Guided visits for school groups and children
during school holidays. Educational workshops.
Open: every day except Tuesday, Saturday and
Sunday morning . Closed January 1st, May 1st,
July 14th and December 25th.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 99 77 20
www.montpellier-agglo.com/museearcheo
VILLEVEYRAC
ABBEY OF VALMAGNE
Cistercian buildings, gardens, winemaking
and wine sales.
Open: year-round. Hours vary.
Closed every Tuesday from December 15th
to February 15th.
Closed from December 25th to January 1st.
Information
Abbey of Valmagne
Telephone: 04 67 78 06 09 - www.valmagne.com
◗ Weeks of Music in Villeveyrac
Classical music festival, concerts in
the Abbey of Valmagne in July and August.
Information
Abbey of Valmagne
Telephone: 04 67 78 06 09 - www.valmagne.com
LOUPIAN
GALLO-ROMAN VILLA IN LOUPIAN
Site archologique, muse de site.
Archaeological site, museum on site.
Open: every day except Tuesday (day reserved for
groups), afternoons.
Self-guided visit to the museum from 1 : 30pm to 5pm.
Guided visit of the mosaics leave at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
and 5pm. Duration: 45 minutes.
Complete guided visit (museum + mosaics)
Saturday and Sunday at 11am and Sunday at 11am.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Closed annually in January.
Information
Muse de site gallo-romain villa Loupian
Telephone: 04 67 18 68 18 - http://villaloupian.free.fr
◗ Roman Day
In the beginning of August, Roman Day allows visitors
to discover the lifestyle of Roman times through
various events designed for children and adults.
Open: access to all activities, including guided visits.
Meals may be reserved.
Information
Muse de site gallo-romain villa Loupian
Telephone: 04 67 18 68 18
http://villaloupian.free.frMuse de site gallo-romain villa Loupian
Tl: 04 67 18 68 18
http://villaloupian.free.fr
PINET
SECTION OF THE VIA DOMITIA
This section of the Via Domitia allows visitors to
discover Pinet and the building of Roman roads.
Self-guided visit of the site : marked trail
and information panels.
Guided, arranged visits may be booked
at the Tourism Bureau.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Pzenas Val dÕHrault
Telephone: 04 67 98 36 40
www.pezenas-tourisme.fr
PR¨ 29 ÒThe Via DomitiaÓ starting out from Pinet
Near Pinet, a traditional community in Hrault and
famous for its wine production, a family hike takes
visitors over the celebrated Roman road on a portion
classiÞed as an historic monument.
Duration: 2h
Distance: 6 km
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AGDE
MIDI CANAL AND ROUND LOCK
Built from volcanic rock,
it is the only round lock on the Midi Canal.
Self-guided visit.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme du Cap dÕAgde ****
Telephone: 04 67 01 04 04 - www.capdagde.com
EPHéBE MUSEUM
Archologie sous-marine et collection de bronzes
Marine archaeology and collection of antique bronzes.
Self-guided visit, narrated visit for individuals in July
and August by appointment.
Wednesdays at the Museum : events for children.
Lectures, educational workshops.
Open: times vary by season, so ring ahead.
Closed every year for Christmas holidays.
Information
Muse de lÕEphbe
Telephone : 04 67 94 69 60 - www.ville-agde.fr
SAINT-GUILHEM LE DSERT
Guided visits of the village and surroundings :
inquire at the Tourism Bureau.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme intercommunal de
Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert, Valle de lÕHrault **
Telephone: 04 67 57 44 33
www.saintguilhem-valleeherault.fr
Maison du Site
One stop for introduction, information and orientation to
the whole of the Valley of the Hrault.
Telephone: 04 67 57 44 33
ABBEY OF GELLONE
Church and Cloister
listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Open: year-round.
Sundays and holidays from 11am to 2 :30pm.
Cloister closed from 12pm to 2:30pm.
Information
Carmel St Joseph
Telephone: 04 67 57 75 80
LAPIDARY MUSEUM
Remains assembled in the crypt or
in the Cloister of the Abbey.
Accessible from the cloister of the Abbey.
Open: july and August: daily from 11am to 12pm and
from 2pm to 6pm. Closed Friday mornings. Off-season,
open from 2pm to 5pm, closed Tuesdays; in July and August.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 57 75 80
DEVILÕS BRIDGE
One of the major, symbolic markers
of the routes taken by pilgrims in the Middle Ages.
Open Access.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme intercommunal
de Saint-Guilhem-le-Dsert, Valle de lÕHrault **
Telephone: 04 67 57 44 33
HISTORICAL VILLAGE MUSEUM
In a beautiful dwelling from the 12th century,
Þgurines, natural grandeur and
panoramic village set the stage of the villageÕs past.
Museum Operation.
Open: every day. Closed annually from the second week
of January to the beginning of February.
Information
Muse du Village dÕAntan
Telephone: 04 67 57 77 07 - www.museestguilhem.fr
◗ Musical Season of St. Guilhem-le-Dsert
Concerts in the PenitentsÕ Chapel.
Two important events direct the musical season:
the ancient music festival is scheduled for
the Þrst two weeks of July, and Organ Hours
are scheduled from mid-July to the end of August.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 47 76 48 ou 06 08 98 79 46
www.ledesertimaginaire.fr
PR¨ 27 ÒThe FenestrettesÒ starting from
St. Guilhem-le-Dsert along the road to Santiago
A surprising walk into the Infernet crater, then by
The Fenestrettes. This astonishing trail, built by
the monks of St. Guilhem, is suspended over thin air.
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LODéVE
Learn the stories of Lodve:
guided themed visits and events for young people.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme du Lodvois
Telephone: 04 67 88 86 44 - www.lodeve.com
FORMER ST. FULCRAN CATHEDRAL
Typical building style of Mediterranean gothic,
pilgrim stopover on the road
from Arles to Santiago-de-Compostela.
Open: year-round.
Information
Ancienne Cathdrale de Saint Fulcran
Telephone: 04 67 44 06 32
OfÞce de tourisme du Lodvois **
Telephone: 04 67 88 86 44 - www.lodeve.com
◗ Voices of the Mediterranean
Poets, storytellers, actors,
musicians and singers animate the streets
of Lodve over the second two weeks in July.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 44 24 60
www.voixdelamediterranee.com
VILLENEUVE LéS MAGUELONE
FORMER CATHDRAL OF ST. PIERRE DE MAGUELONE
Historical cradle of Montpellier and showpiece of
Roman architecture of the Midi region of France,
situated in a landscape of vineyards and pine trees.
Open: year-round, every day.
Information
Les Compagnons de Maguelone
Telephone: 04 67 50 63 63
www.compagnons-de-maguelone.org
www.ville-villeneuve-les-maguelone.fr
◗ The Music Festival of Maguelone
Ancient and baroque music concerts
performed in the cathedral
during the Þrst two weeks of June.
Information
Spaces to Let
Telephone: 04 67 60 69 92
www.musiqueancienneamaguelone.com
SETE
Rhne Canal in Ste, marina and
maritime cemetery, museums.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme ****
Telephone: 04 67 74 71 71 - www.ot-sete.fr
PR¨ 30 ÒSalt MinesÓ starting out from
Villeneuve-ls-Maguelone
After the magical banks of the Arnel and Vic ponds,
wander through the former salt mines belonging
to the Coastal Conservancy.
Discover an environment full of ecological wealth.
Duration: 4h
PZENAS
Region of Art and History
Learn the stories of Pzenas country :
themed guided visits and events for young people.
Information
OfÞce de Tourisme Pzenas-Val dÕHrault
Telephone: 04 67 98 36 40
www.pezenas-tourisme.fr
SOUMONT
ST. MICHEL DE GRANDMONT PRIORY
Known for its extremely austere square cloister.
Self-guided visit of the monastery.
School Groups Field Excursion : ÒStrolling Into PrehistoryÓ.
Open: all year.
Guided Visits : Times vary by season. Ring ahead.
Information
Domaine de Grandmont
Telephone: 04 67 44 09 31 - www.prieure-grandmont.fr
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Regional Nature Park of Haut Languedoc
Discover diverse landscapes, from the Caroux
and Espinouse mountain rang to the Hric
and Colombires gorges, to the Sidobre range,
Black Mountain and the Orb Highlands.
Free guide available in the Tourist OfÞces:
Wandering in natural spaces.
Information
Maison du Parc
Saint-Pons-de-Thomires (Hrault)
Telephone: 04 67 97 38 22
www.parc-haut-languedoc.fr
ZONE 3
BZIERS
THE BITERROIS MUSEUM
Presentation of the Via Domitia and the Midi Canal.
Other themes : vineyards, winemarking,
daily life in the Roman Empire.
Pedagogical workshops for young people
over school holiday periods.
Wednesday and Saturday birthday tastings:
discover the museum (treasure hunt),
tastings and choice of production workshop.
Maximum 15 participants.
Open: times vary by season. Ring ahead.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 36 81 61
OfÞce de Tourisme de Bziers ***
Tel : 04 67 76 84 00 - www.beziers-tourisme.fr
ST. NAZAIRE CATHEDRAL
Typical of what is called Mediterranean gothic.
Enjoy the view from the Canal Bridge
Open: every day, year-round.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 76 84 00 - www.beziers-tourisme.fr
LOCKS OF FONSRANES, CANAL BRIDGE
One of the major works by Pierre-Paul Riquet.
Self-guided visit.
Information
NISSAN-LéZ-ENSRUNE
OPPIDUM OF ENSERUNE
Site and archaeological museum, botanical trail, etc.
Pedagogical workshops and discovery tour
with reservation.
Open: September to April : every day except Mondays.
May to August: daily.
Closed the 1st of January, the 1st of May,
the 1st and 11th of November,
the 25th of December.
Site visit (lasts around 90 minutes) self-guided
or narrated with reservation.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 37 01 23
www.monumentsnationaux.fr
TUNNEL OF MALPAS
First ever tunnel dug for a canal,
it enables the Midi Canal to pass for
a length of 170 metres under
Ensrune hill.
For guided visits inquire at
the MayorÕs OfÞce of Malpas.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 32 88 77 - www.lemalpas.com
◗ Festa dÕOc
Summer multidisciplinary programme
over the Þrst two weeks of July.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 76 84 00
www.beziers-tourisme.fr
◗ Locks Festival of Bziers
Exhibits, entertainment and tastings
on site of the 9 Locks of Fonsrannes.
Free Access to the Festival over a weekend in June.
Information
COLOMBIERS
◗ The House of Malpas
Tourist and cultural centre at the foot of
the Ensrune Oppidum and
on the banks of the Midi Canal. Multimedia room,
model of the sites, information centre, tourist and
cultural information, hiking path, guided visits, etc.
Guided visits. Ascension Thursday activities for children.
Open: May to August : every day. September to March :
daily except Mondays. Closed annually over Christmas
school holidays.
Information
Telephone: 04.67.32.88.77 - www.lemalpas.com
◗ The Port of Colombiers on the Midi Canal
In an inlet in the canal, near the Malpas Tunnel,
you can Þnd the tiny port of Colombiers,
a medieval village dominated by
the Oppidum of Ensrune.
Information
Maison du tourisme de Colombiers
Telephone: 04 67 37 00 90 - www.colombiers.com
◗ Domitian Heritage Festival
Links heritage and local culture for light-hearted
discovery of historical pathways of the area.
Guided visits. Available on one day at
the end of the month of August. Free access.
Information
Communaut de communes la Domitienne
Telephone: 04 67 90 40 90 - www.ladomitienne.com
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NARBONNE
First city founded by the Romans in Gaul.
General information, Museum Passes,
Monument Passes and Museums.
Audioguides for hire in the boutique
of the Palais des Archevques.
ÒLearn the stories of NarbonneÓ:
discovery visits of the City of Art and History.
Events for young people : themed visits,
workshops on heritage, educational and fun scavenger
hunts over school holidays and narrated visits for adults.
Information
Cultural Service of Narbonne
Telephone: 04 68 90 26 38 - www.mairie-narbonne.fr
COBBLESTONED VIA DOMITIA
Visitors can walk along a restored portion
of the Via Domitia at the Place de la Mairie.
Free access.
ROMAN HORREUM
Two galleries, stocking cells, Gallo-Roman ruins,
recently improved by sound and light technology
Open: April to September : daily.
October to March : daily except Mondays.
Closed January 1st, May 1st, November 1st,
November 11th and December 25th.
Information
Tel : 04 68 90 30 54
NEAR NARBONNE
ABBEY OF FONTFROIDE
Monastic buildings, rose garden,
La Table de Fontfroide restaurant.
Only by guided visit (duration approximately 1 hour).
Plant festival third weekend of May.
Gregorian chants at Easter, cello concerts
at the end of June.
Summer evening visits.
Open: year-round, every day except December 25th.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 45 11 08 - www.fontfroide.com
Collection of frescos, models, restoration methods
and Roman techniques, objects suggestive of
daily life and the founding of the Narbo Martius.
Closed January 1st, May 1st, November 1st,
November 11th and December 25th.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 90 30 54
LAPIDARY MUSEUM
Important collection of 1300 Gallo-Roman
lapidary pieces taken from
ancient Roman monuments around the city.
Closed the 1st of January, the 1st of May, the 1st of
November, the 11th of November and the 25th of December.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 90 30 54
ST. JUST AND ST. PASTEUR CATHEDRAL
Former Basilica, Treasury Hall (acoustic phenomenon).
Musical Hours at the Cathedral from May to December.
Open: year-round, daily.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Narbonne
Telephone: 04 68 65 15 60
www.narbonne-tourisme.com
PR¨ 36ÒIsle St. LucieÓ starting out from Port
la Nouvelle and following along the Robine Canal
Winding along the sea, ponds and canal, this walk is
accessible to all, and travels through perfectly preserved
Mediterranean vegetation.
Natural Regional Park of Narbonnaise on the Mediterranean
◗ Muisc and History Festival of Fontfroide
Concerts in July and August.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 45 11 08
www.fontfroide.com
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A territory of contasting landscapes, with canals,
ponds, plains, forests and scrublands. Trails and hiking
circuits, outings in nature, cultural heritage and events.
Information
Maison du Parc in Narbonne
Telephone: 04 68 42 23 70
www.parc-naturel-narbonnaise.fr
SALLéLES DÕAUDE
AMPHORALIS,
THE GALLO-ROMAN POTTERS MUSEUM
Gallo-Roman period pottery, including amphoras,
tiles, dishes, oil lamps, etc.
Open: year-round. October to June : times vary,
closed Mondays, December 25th, January 1st and May 1st.
July to September : open daily.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 46 89 48 - www.amphoralis.fr
THE JUNCTION CANAL
Links the Midi Canal to the Robine Canal
via the Aude, enabling boats to reach the sea.
Marked by seven locks, the canal allows visitors
to take long detours in the shade of
its centuries-old umbrella pines.
Information
Syndicat dÕInitiative de Sallles dÕAude
Telephone: 04 68 46 81 46 - www.sallelesdaude.com
SIGEAN
CORBIERES MUSEUM AND
THE OPPIDUM OF PECH MAHO
Pre-Roman Oppidum whose archaeological ruins
are on display at the museum of Corbires.
Guided visit of the museum and the oppidum departing
from the village square : Summers, Wednesdays at 9am,
duration 3 hours. Winters, last Saturday of every month.
Self-guided museum visit : Summers : from Tuesday to
Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Winters,Tuesdays from
9 :30am to 12 :30pm and Wednesdays from 2 to 5pm.
Information
Syndicat dÕinitiative de Sigean
Telephone: 04 68 48 14 81
monsite.wanadoo.fr/sisigean
ROQUEFORT DES CORBIéRES
MILESTONE MARKERS
They were discovered in 1969 on the site
known as ÒLa Clotte in the southwest part of
the village in a wild and steep area.
Information
Mairie de Roquefort des Corbires
Telephone: 04 68 48 20 47
www.roquefort-des-corbieres.fr
CAZEDARNES
ABBEY OF FONTCAUDE
Abbey in Roman architectural style
and belonging to the Prmontr Order,
situated near a sacred spring and a stopover on
the road to Santiago.
Festival of St. James the Major the 25th of July,
with concert, ceremony and meal.
Open: year-round, open every day except Sunday morning.
July and August : from Monday to Friday.
Closed annually in January except Sunday afternoons
and school holidays.
Information
Telephone: 04 67 38 23 85
www.abbaye-de-foncaude.com
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ZONE 4
CASTELNAUDARY
THE GREAT POOL AND THE LOCKS OF ST. ROCH
The Great Pool enables water
to level off in the St. Roch Locks.
Open access to the Great Pool (port of Castelnaudary).
Narrated circuit of the St. Roch Locks up to
the Old Bridge. Duration 1 hour 15 minutes.
Guided visits only for groups of 12 or more,
reservations taken by Groups Services at
the Tourism Bureau.
Information
OfÞce de Tourisme de Castelnaudary et du Bassin Lauragais **
Telephone : 04 68 23 05 73
Groups Services : 04 68 23 64 23
www.castelnaudary-tourisme.com
◗ The Cassoulet Festival of Castelnaudary
Over the last weekend in August,
free concerts, shows in the streets, gourmet markets,
nautical events on the Midi Canal,
cassoulet tasting, etc.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 23 05 73
Groups Services : 04 68 23 64 23
PR¨ 31 ÒHas anybody ever told you about
Castelnaudary ?Ó along the Midi Canal
Castelnaudary, capital of the Lauragais region dominates
the Plain of Fresquel. Its brick houses crowd around
the Prsidial and the Collegial church,
reßecting beautifully in the water of the Great Pool.
MONTFERRAND
THRESHOLD OF NAUROUZE
Place where waters divide, locks, Riquet obelisk, etc.
Open Access.
Guided visit only for groups of 12 or more.
Reservations taken at Groups Services of
the Tourism Bureau (04 68 23 64 23).
Information
Telephone: 04 68 23 05 73
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CARCASSONNE
MEDIEVAL CITY
OF CARCASSONNE
In the heart of Cathar Country, the City of Carcassonne,
a former oppidum turned Roman city,
has throughout the centuries played a signiÞcant role
in the history of Languedoc.
Events : Gathering in the Garden on the last weekend of May,
Monuments, childrenÕs games in October.
Open: visit of the Medieval City year-round.
Closed: January 1st, May 1st, November 1st,
November 11th, December 25th.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 11 70 70 - www.monuments-nationaux.fr
ST. NAZAIRE BASILICA
This monument harmoniously combines
Roman and gothic styles.
Events: Summer Organ Concerts on Sundays
and holidays from mid June to mid September.
Bicycle Park Available.
Open: year-round.
Information
Basilica
Telephone: 04 68 25 27 65
OfÞce de Tourisme de Carcassonne ***
Telephone: 04 68 10 24 30
www.carcassonne-tourisme.com
PR¨ 32 ÒFrom fortiÞcations to the old cityÓ
Through streets and squares, this urban trail will allow you
to move between two monuments listed on the World
Heritage registry, the Midi Canal and Old Carcassonne.
Duration: 1h50 Distance: 5,5 km Elevation change: 51 m
LAGRASSE
LE SOMAIL
The St. Marcel Bridge, inns, stable, chapel,
ice house, etc.
Information
Syndicat dÕInitiative of Sallles dÕAude
Telephone: 04 68 46 81 46
www.sallelesdaude.com - www.lesomail.fr
PR¨ 34 ÒThe Midi Canal and the ßow gaugeÓ
starting out from La Redorte
Following a trail under the cool shade of hundred-year-old
trees, discover one of the most beautiful ßow gauges of
the Midi Canal.
Duration: 3h
Distance: 9 km
HOMPS
Former commercial port,
with exhibits dedicated to the history of
the wine trade, boutique.
See also the chapel dating from the 11th century
and the Former Command Headquarters of
the Knights Hospitaller.
Information
Mairie de Homps
Telephone: 04 68 91 22 07
FANJEAUX
THE NOTRE DAME DE PROUILHE MONASTERY
Medieval village founded by
the Romans offering architectural grandeur
observed by wandering its lanes and
viewing its numerous half-timbered houses.
Sites to see: The House of St. Dominique, the church
and the convent.
Self-guided visit of Fanjeaux,
free brochure provided in the Tourism Bureau.
Guided visits year-round for groups of six people or more.
Information
OfÞce de Tourisme Intercommunal Pige et Lauragais*
Telephone: 04 68 24 75 45
ST. MARIE DE LAGRASSE ABBEY
A Benedictine Abbey in the one of the most beautiful
villages in France.
Self-guided visit (with entry fee) or guided visit year
round with reservation (15 persons minimum).
Books Banquet : Bookshop, readings, stamp workshops,
hikes are offered to the public for a week during
the month of August, in Autumn and again in Spring.
Open: year-round.
Last entrance 1 hour before posted closing times.
Closed annually between mid-December and
mid-January. Ring ahead for exact dates.
Information
Abbey
Telephone: 04 68 43 15 99
Syndicat dÕInitiative du Canton de Lagrasse Telephone:
04 68 43 11 56 - www.lagrasse.com
Association des Sites du Pays Cathare
Telephone: 04 68 11 37 97 - www.payscathare.org
SAINT-HILAIRE
ABBEY OF ST.HILAIRE
Cradle of the Blanquette de Limoux.
Permanent exhibits : liturgical garb, local archaeology.
Temporary exhibits, concerts.
Open: year-round except Christmas week and January 1st.
Information
Abbey of St. Hilaire
Telephone: 04 68 69 62 76
Telephone: 04 68 11 37 97
www.payscathare.org
Mairie de Saint Hilaire
Telephone: 04 68 69 41 15
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SAINT-PAPOUL
ABBEY OF ST. PAPOUL
Houses the largest number of Roman sculptures by
the Master of Cabestany in Aude.
Permanent exhibit of the castings of works by the Master
of Cabestany.
Temporary painting and photography exhibits, market
and artisans fair, street events, guided tours of the village
given in Occitan language.
Musical and vocal chanting workshops teaching
ÒSong from the Middle Ages to the presentÓ.
Visual Arts Festival : ArtistsÕ exhibitions, image collectors,
photo contests, etc. Outdoor Þlm projections.
Open: year-round except January. February, March,
November and December (weekends and school holidays).
Information
Abbey of St. Papoul, telephone: 04 68 94 97 75
Telephone: 04 68 11 37 97
www.payscathare.org
Telephone: 04 68 23 05 73
SAINT-MARTIN-LE-VIEL
ABBEY OF VILLELONGUE
Former Cistercian Abbey renowned for
the originality and quality of its sculptures.
Musical concerts
Open: from Easter holidays to June 30th and
from September 1st to All SaintsÕ Day holidays
(closed Mondays). July and August (daily).
Closed Saturdays at 4 :00pm.
Closed the rest of the year.
Information
Abbey of Villelongue
Telephone: 04 68 24 90 38
Telephone: 04 68 11 37 97 - www.payscathare.org
OfÞce intercommunal de tourisme du Cabards
au Canal du Midi
Telephone: 04 68 24 80 80 - www.tourisme-cabardes.fr
CAUNES-MINERVOIS
ABBEY OF CAUNES-MINERVOIS
Abbey renowned for the quality of its marble
and its diverse architectural styles.
Permanent exhibits: Archaeology around Caunes,
lapidary elements, contemporary icons.
Marble Festival : lasts Þve weeks, exhibits,
lively workshops, variety of events, artisan displays,
dining available. Visit of the old quarry.
Open: year round except January and December 24th,
25th, 30th and 31st.
Information
Abbey of Caunes-Minervois
Telephone: 04 68 78 09 44
Tel : 04 68 11 37 97 - www.payscathare.org
OfÞce de tourisme de Caunes-Minervois *
Tel : 04 68 78 09 44 - www.caunesminervois.com
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◗ Fugue in Roman Aude
Concerts given in the Abbeys of Lagrasse,
St. Papoul, St.Hilaire, Villelongue, Caunes-Minervois,
Alet les Bains and St. Polycarpe,
over the second two weeks of July.
Information
Association Dpartementale de Dveloppement
de la Musique et de la Danse de lÕAude
Telephone: 04 68 11 74 37
www.fugeenauderomane.fr
◗ ÒThe Troubadours sing the Roman ArtsÓ
Festival in Languedoc-Roussillon
Churches, Roman chapels, gardens,
in total about twenty locations welcome artists
from near and far, allying architectural
and musical heritage,
centuries-old stone to poetry and, to music.
From May to October.
Information
TrobÕart Productions
Telephone: 0972 959 046
www.festival-troubadoursartroman.fr
ZONE 5
PERPIGNAN
Learn the Story of Perpignan :
themed visits and events for young people.
Information
Service Educatif du Patrimoine
Tel : 04 68 62 38 84
www.mairie-perpignan.fr
CATHDRAL OF ST. JEAN-BAPTISTE
A former stopover en route
to Santiago-de-Compostela.
Free access.
Open : year-round, daily
Information
Cathedral of St. Jean-Baptiste
Telephone: 04 68 51 33 72
JOSEPH PUIG MUSEUM
OF MONEY AND MEDALS
Collections of coins and medals of France.
Seasons and opening times.
Open: year-round, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,
open by appointment for groups only.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 62 37 64
www.mairie-perpignan.fr
◗ Palace Music Festival
Lyric and symphonic concerts
at the Palace of the Kings of Mallorca.
Information
OfÞce de Tourisme de Perpignan
Telephone: 04 68 66 30 30
www.perpignantourisme.com
◗ Festival of Sacred Music in Perpignan
Concerts in the city, exhibits,
discovery visits of the cityÕs sacred heritage
held over Holy Week.
Information and tickets
Telephone: 04 68 66 33 54
www.letheatre.perpignan.fr
◗ Festivalof Chimes
Concerts given by bell-ringers
from France and elsewhere in Europe.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Perpignan****
Telephone: 04 68 66 30 30
www.perpignantourisme.com
CABESTANY
CENTRE FOR ROMAN SCULPTURE
Discover the mysterious universe of a travelling
anonymous sculptor. This is a beginnerÕs journey
through sight and touch into the heart of Roman art.
Open: year-round from Tuesday to Sunday
Ring ahead to inquire about closing times on holidays
Information
Telephone: 04.68.08.15.31
www.maitre-de-cabestany.com
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ILLE-SUR-TæT
TæT VALLEY, LAND OF ART AND HISTORY
Themed visits to discover the region
and events for young people.
Information
Association Pays dÕArt et dÕHistoire Ò Valle de la TtÓ
Telephone: 04 68 84 57 95 - www.valleedelatet.fr
HOSPICE
One of the rare Knights Hospitaller
establishments conserved in the South of France.
Open Days every Summer on the Eve of
the Feast of St. James.
Open: closed annually in December and January.
Times vary by season. Ring ahead.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 84 83 96 - www.reseauculturel.fr
BOULE DÕAMONT
SERRABONE PRIORY
Masterpiece of Roman art classiÞed
as an historic monument.
Self-guided visit or guided visit with reservation.
Open: year-round, every day except January 1st,
May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
Information
Conseil Gnral
Telephone: 04 68 84 09 30 - www.cg66.fr
ELNE
ST. EULALIE CATHEDRAL
AND CLOISTER
Built on a Roman oppidum near the Via Domitia
and on the road to Santiago, with a particularly
well-preserved cloister.
Storytelling cloister visits for children.
Music Festival of Roman Catalonia in September,
Lyrical Festival of Catalan Country in July.
Open. Times vary by season, ring ahead.
Information
Cloister
Telephone: 04 68 22 70 90
OfÞce de tourisme dÕElne **
Telephone: 04 68 22 05 07 - www.ot-elne.fr
SAINT-GENIS DES FONTAINES
CHURCH AND CLOISTER OF ST. MICHEL
Benedictine Abbey, former stopover
for pilgrims en route to Santiago-de-Compostela.
Self-guided visits and guided visits by reservation.
Tuesdays and Fridays, local foods market.
Treasure hunt arranged in St. Michel (September).
Open: year-round, daily except January 1st, May 1st,
and December 25th.
Information
Service municipal de la culture
Telephone: 04 68 89 84 33
www.ville-saintgenisdesfontaines.fr
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LES CLUSES
ROMAN FOR RUINS
Roman fortiÞcations dominating the Via Domitia.
Open Access.
Information
Les Cluses MayorÕs OfÞce
Telephone: 04 68 87 77 20
LE PERTHUS
PANISSARS AND POMPEYÕS TROPHY
Archaeological site, the Via Domitia is dug into the rock.
Nearby the Fort of Bellegarde.
Information
Le Perthus MayorÕs OfÞce
Telephone: 04 68 83 60 15
OfÞce de Tourisme du Boulou **
Telephone: 04 68 87 50 95 - www.ot-leboulou.fr
ARLES SUR TECH
ABBEY CHURCH AND CLOISTER
Visits for visually impaired,
mentally handicapped and hearing impaired.
Former stopover on the route to Santiago-de-Compostela.
Sound-enhanced tour with mp3 download on the internet
site of the Rseau Culturel Terre Catalane. Narrated visits
and educational sheets provided for children. Inquire for
information. Events: July Medieval Festival in the village.
Open: year-round, every day except January 1st, May 1st,
November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Information
Abbey church
Telephone: 04 68 83 90 66
OfÞce de tourisme intercommunal **
Telephone: 04 68 39 11 99
www.tourisme-haut-vallespir.com
PR¨ 48 ÒEl Cortal in CoronaÓ starting out
from Arles-sur-Tech
The forest hike leads to the ruins of a former shepherdÕs
hut, offering an exceptional panorama. After visiting
a dolmen, one can observe the ruins of an iron ore mine.
ARBOUSSOLS
PRIORY OF MARCEVOL
This historic site dominates the Tt Valley.
Visits, group accommodation, cultural events, etc.
Open: October to November and April to June:
every day except Mondays. July to September: daily.
December to March : visits may be arranged.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 05 24 25
www.prieure-de-marcevol.fr
PR¨ 43 ÒHike with the yellow trainÓ departing from
the Mont-Louis station, citadel created by Vauban
and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage registry,
arriving at the station of Fontpdrouse.
In the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Catalan
Pyrenees region, the itinerary follows the Tt River and
the tracks of the yellow train. Created at the beginning of
the 20th century, the lines of the yellow train cross through
magniÞcent landscapes. Along the way, you can admire
the suspended Gisclard Bridge, making train travel possible
through the narrow valley of the Tt River.
Duration: 3h
CODALET
ABBEY OF ST. MICHEL-DE-CUXA
Monastery, viewpoint of le Canigou.
Roman Days in July, Festival of Prades
in July and August.
Open: year-round, every morning except Sundays
and religious feast days. Every afternoon.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 96 15 35
http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/abbaye.cuixa
Regional Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees
Discover the diversity of the lands of Capcir,
Conßent and Cerdagne.
Hiking trails, events, etc.
Information
Maison du parc in Mont Louis
Telephone: 04 68 04 97 60
www.parc-pyrenees-catalanes.fr
CASTEIL
ABBAEY OF ST. MARTIN DU CANIGOU
Abbey located right in the height of the mountains.
Liturgy is celebrated by a Catholic Religious community.
Guided visits only.
Ascent on foot from Casteil, 30 to 50 minute walk
(1600 m et 300 m elevation change).
Open: times vary by season, inquire at the Abbey.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 05 50 03
http://srmartinducanigou.org
◗ Pablo Casals Festival
Prades (Pyrnes-Orientales)
Festival honouring the cellist
in July and August.
Information
Telephone: 04 68 96 33 07
www.prades-festival-casals.com
FONT ROMEU
HERMITAGE
One of the most celebrated pilgrimage destinations
of the Pyrenees, with its statue of the Holy Virgin
discovered alongside a fountain.
Information
OfÞce de tourisme de Font-Romeu
Telephone: 04.68.30.68.30
www.font-romeu.fr
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ZONE 6
AUMONT AUBRAC
An important section of the route from Le Puy.
Guided visit of the city and discovery hikes in July
and August.
Information
OfÞce de Tourisme de la Terre de Peyre
Telephone: 04 66 42 88 70
www.ot-aumont-aubrac.fr
PR¨ 2 ÒThe gates to the AubracÓ starting out from
Aumont-Aubrac
There is true heritage to discover here, with highlands and
farms that produce wonderful specialities. Walks full of
sensation await you. Aumont-Aubrac, once an important
stopover en route to Santiago, allowed pilgrims to rest
before confronting the austere high plateaus of arid and
desolate landscapes of the Aubrac, an immense land that
still preserves the ancestral practice of transhumance.
Dure : 3h
Distance : 10 km Dnivel : 180 m
NASBINALS
JAVOLS
ANDERTITUM
Former Roman capital of the Gabales.
Exhibition hall of archaeological digs.
Self-guided visit (fee assessed) with the assistance
of presentation cards. Accompanied visit available
with reservations for groups.
Discovery circuit of the site with the help of explanatory
panels (lasts approximately 1 hour).
Dig site open over the month of August weekdays
and Saturday mornings. Visit or volunteer work available
if one signs up in advance.
Inquire for period and timetable for visits.
Information
Exhibition hall of the Archaeological Digs of Javols
Telephone: 04 66 42 87 24
www.archeologie-javols.org
The road to Santiago passes through this authentic
mountain village.
Information
MayorÕs OfÞce
Telephone: 04 66 32 50 17
OfÞce de tourisme du canton de Nasbinals
Telephone: 04 66 32 55 73 - http://ot.nasbinals.free.fr
LANUJOLS
ROMAN MAUSOLEUM
A rare example of funeral architecture in France.
Open access daily.
On site: explanations of the Mausoleum and
the site on panels.
Information
Mairie de Lanujols
Telephone: 04 66 48 00 82
http://f.mejean.free.fr/lanuejols.htm
PR¨ 6 ÒThe Lost CityÓ starting out from Javols
Between Peyre country and the Gallo-Roman capital
of Gabales, la Margeride along centuries-old paths,
through ßowering brooms and steep rocks,
lies a wild country called Gvaudan.
Duration: 3h
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BANASSAC
Important centre for pottery
making in the Gallo-Roman period.
Open: from Monday to Friday, variable hours, inquire ahead.
Information
Museum (located in the MayorÕs OfÞce)
Telephone: 04 60 32 82 10
OfÞce de Tourisme Intercommunal de
La Canourgue-Banassac **
www.la-canourgue.com - Telephone : 04 66 32 83 67
SAINT ALBAN SUR LIMAGNOLE
Mountain village through which passes
the path to Santiago.
Information
Mairie de Saint Alban sur Limagnole
Telephone: 04 66 31 50 29
st.alban48.free.fr
OfÞce de Tourisme **
Telephone: 04 66 31 57 01
PR¨ 3 ÒRoumieux WayÓ starting out from
St. Alban-sur-Limagnole
Wander through the highlands of Margeride
thanks to these silent and meditative paths above
the meandering Truyre river. Further on, peaks
and ice caps will add to your delight in discovering
this lofty country and its rich lands.
Duration: 3h
MENDE ET LOT EN GEVAUDAN
Learn the stories of Mende : discovery and
themed visits and shows for young people.
Small brochure provided for children.
Summers : open guided visits available to the public;
evening visits.
Seasonal visitorÕs programme proposed by
the Association Pays dÕArt et dÕHistoire.
Information
Association Pays dÕArt et dÕHistoire Mende
et Lot en Gvaudan
Telephone: 04 66 31 27 39
OfÞce de tourisme de Mende et de la Haute Valle dÕOlt **
Telephone: 04 66 94 00 23 - www.ot-mende.fr
CATHEDRAL OF ST. PRIVAT
Double bell towerr, tapestries of Aubusson,
black virgin from the 12th century,
organs of the Eustache brothers.
Open: year-round, daily.
Information
Cathedral of St. Privat
Telephone: 04 66 49 13 99
National Park of the Cvennes
Discover Mont Lozre, the Cvenoles Valleys,
the Aigoual range, the Causse Mjean
and the nearby gorges.
Interpreted circuits: ecomuseums of Mont Lozre,
the Cvennes, limestone plateaus and gorges.
Hiking trails and family walks.
From April to October, there are more than
500 events brought together into a Festival of Nature.
Information
Maison du Parc in Florac
Telephone : 04 66 49 53 01 - www.pnc.fr
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What to know about River Tourism
A Brochure of Historic Waterways
Opening of the Midi Canals
The Touring Cruise
The Midi Canals and Locks are open from the end of
March to the beginning of November.
The duration of a touring cruise may last
from one hour to several days.
Consult with professionals of river tourism.
Functioning of the Locks
■ Passing through locks is free, and it occurs for
Is a permit necessary to sail?
the most part thanks to the manoeuvres of a Locks
keeper, but it may also be automatic. The gates of
a lock open as soon as a boat approaches.
■ You should expect to spend about 20 minutes to
pass through a lock, but there may be trafÞc jams!
■ Generally, the locks are open from 9am to 7pm.
They may sometimes close between 12:30 and
1:30pm as well as on some holidays.
Ring ahead to Þnd out about closures.
■ A permit is not necessary to sail.
How to navigate the canals ?
Hiring boats (without a permit)
What are good stops along the way?
Daily, weekend or weekly hires.
Consult directly with the boating company.
Good to know:
The following is generally included in the cost
of the hire:
¥ Hiring the boat and equipment
¥ Dishes and bedding
¥ Pre-departure navigation instruction
¥ Navigation tolls
¥ 24-hour technical assistance
¥ Insurance for the boat
¥ Cruising documentation
■ At the time the reservation is made,
a technical guide is provided.
■ Before boarding, training is provided and
the captain will obtain a provisional permit or
a certiÞcation of capability for the duration of tour.
Bicycle hire?
The majority of boat providers also let bicycles.
A boat may stop wherever one likes, even in the
middle of the countryside. There are free docking
points all along the navigable waterways.
Alternatively, the boat may stop in a port or
for added comfort, a nautical rest stop.
Fishing permit?
■ A Þshing permit may be sold for the desired period
at the starting point.
Filling the boat up with fuel?
■ The boatÕs reservoir should be full when you leave,
providing enough fuel for a typical river cruise.
Generally not included in the price:
¥ River map
¥ Consumption of fuel
The list of boat hire companies and cruise operators is available at
www.sunfrance.com
For more information, visit these internet sites devoted to the Midi Canal:
www.canal-du-midi.org - www.canalmidi.com - www.canauxdumidi.com
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Hiking and bicycle itineraries
Discover the pathways of history on foot
If the hikes presented in this brochure have made you
long to wander the pathways of history on foot, you
can obtain the guide ÒLanguedoc-Roussillon on foot
travelling historic routesÓ from which they were taken.
Fifty of the loveliest hiking paths were selected to invite you to
discover the cultural and natural heritage, especially relating
to the historic and ancient pathways, in Aude, Gard, Hrault,
Lozre and the Pyrnes-Orientales.
Edited with cooperation between the Comit Rgional
du Tourisme and the Fdration Franaise de Randonne
Pdestre, the trails proposed in this guide will satisfy any
taste and are of every difÞculty level!
Available in French at a nearby bookseller.
PublisherÕs suggested price : 13,80 `
...or by bicycle
Follow the paths of history on bicycle at your own rhythm and discover these
exceptional sites, authentic villages and rural spaces that are well worth a stop.
The Comit Rgional du Tourisme encourages your exploration by proposing
Þve itineraries to discover the paths of history by bicycle. Learn about them and
download them on the website.
Follow the ÒbicycleÓ acronym on the maps of this brochure and visit
www.sunfrance.com
to discover and download these itineraries in a variety of formats.
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