Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert		Saint-Jean-de-Fos at 4.5 km (5 min)
Insee code	34261		Aniane at 7.6 km (9 min)
Postcode	34150		Montpeyroux at 8.6 km (10 min)
Latitude	43.7344340		Lagamas at 8.6 km (10 min)
Longitude	3.5490150		Puéchabon at 9.5 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 54 to 812 meters		Arboras at 11.4 km (14 min)
Surface	38.64 km²		Gignac at 12 km (13 min)
Population	250 inhabitants		Jonquières at 12.1 km (14 min)
Density	6 inhabitants/km²		Saint-André-de-Sangonis at 12.5 km (14 min)
National labels			Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian at 13.3 km (16 min)
Chief town	Montpellier (at 44 km, 47 min)		Saint-Guiraud at 14.1 km (16 min)
Department	Hérault		Causse-de-la-Selle at 14.9 km (17 min)
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert?

A legendary city, nestled in a valley protected.

An unforgettable encounter ...

This valley Guilhem retired in 806 after having founded the monastery Gellone was a desert that only the Neolithic shepherds had ever attended.

Ecrin stone cliffs which cling dizzying thyme, pine and oak, this landscape of stone and sky is enchanting. In its heart nestles the legendary city of Saint-Guilhem, who appears as an oasis.

Along the creek "Verdus", it stretches its old streets in the Languedoc sun for nearly twelve centuries. Its houses nested to each other, topped with tiles weathered by the sun and the weight of years, not all singular, but still bear the traces of their past: arches, lintels, windows twin?

Developed around the Abbey Gellone, the village has retained its medieval identity, is an ensemble of rare harmony.

• Abbey Gellone: jewel of Romanesque art, this temple was founded in the early 9th century, is one of the most important cultural and spiritual centers of Languedoc, covered through the centuries the influence of his Holy Founder and the presence within its walls the treasures housed there. It is now listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, under the Ways of Saint Jacques de Compostela in France. To discover: the church, the cloister, the crypt. An exceptional site to discover absolutely ...
• The Museum Village of Yesteryear.
• The Lapidary Museum.
• The Devil's Bridge.

• Expos throughout the year in the old church of St. Lawrence.
• March: Race Walking "The jumped-Roc".
• Early June: Medieval Festival at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert.
• July: 1st half Musical Season of Saint-Guilhem with the Association of Friends of Saint-Guilhem.
• 14 July: fireworks and balls of the Abbey; local festival.
• July / August: Hours organ - concert in the Abbey.
• August: Festival of Theatre and Music.
• September: Heritage Day, the painters in the streets.
• December: Christmas in the village.

Enquiries +33 4 67 57 70 17.

• Shuttle bus free every 1/4h from May to October to get from the beach Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Devil's Bridge / Caves Clamouse.
• Cave Clamouse.
• Hiking in the hills of Saint-Guilhem: Giant's Castle, Cirque du Bout du Monde, the Fenestrettes, Ermitage, Les Lavagne ...
• Descent of the Gorges de l'Hérault canoe.
• Walking with a donkey or horse.
• Trout fishing along the Herault.
• And many other activities ...

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Village		Village Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Devil's Bridge and Beach		Village Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 14°C - Max. 29°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 27°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 29°C

Le commerce Paulhan This restaurant is located 12 km from the lake with parking salaguou bowling 3 km from Exit 58 on the A 75 grills to fire season or winter plancha many local specialties. Located 19.8 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert From 15 € to 20 € per person

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Villa with 3 bedrooms     8.8 Causse-de-la-Selle Rooms in villa. Located 11.2 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert 70 € the double room

Chambres & table d'hôtes L'Ammonite   Saint-Maurice-Navacelles In the heart of the exceptional site of the Circus of Navacelles lies our picturesque village with its houses dating from the tenth century. Located 12.7 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert 57.50 € the double room

Les Hauts d'Issensac   Causse-de-la-Selle This old restored glass-blower mansion of the xviii century welcomes you in the listed site of 'la Haute Vallée de l'Hérault', between St Guilhem the Desert and Ganges. The mansion... Located 15.6 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert From 58 € to 70 € the double room

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Centre Village studio + balcon 1 à 4 pers   9.2 Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Remarkable site called Jewel of Occitan, the Mecca of France, Mecca of contemporary tourism, Charming studio located on the first floor of a restored house in the center of this medieval... Located in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert From 350 € to 400 € per week

Gite Herault en Languedoc 2 à 5 pers   9.2 Saint-André-de-Sangonis A large volume to live, stone walls, healthy materials for an authentic stay on the top floor of an old vineyard house in a village in Languedoc. Great balcony and comfortable loft... Located 9.9 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert From 320 € to 620 € per week

Les Rosiers   10 Saint-Privat In the heart of the hamlet, next to the tower that dates back to the 13th century, our stone house is above the fountain with a very pretty courtyard. Cosy and rustic, Les Rosiers is... Located 10.2 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert From 300 € to 500 € per week

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Camping pont de la selle     8 Sumène Between the vigan (30) and the ganges (34) in the gorges of the zone herault favorite canoes lovers and hiking at the foot of mount aigual and national park cevennes. Camping shading... Located 28 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert 16 € per day

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Motel Restaurant Le Vieux Moulin      7.5 Gignac Located in an attractive natural environment, 10 minutes from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Hotel Le Vieux Moulin offers a warm and friendly welcome and free Wi-Fi in a renovated, typical... Located 8.9 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Room from 58 €

La Fontaine de Sarac     8 Clermont-l'Hérault Located a 10-minute walk from the centre of Clermont l’Herault, this hotel offers a garden. It is a 20-minute drive from Valras Beach and Pont du Diable. The rooms at La Fontaine de... Located 15.6 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Room from 56 €

Villa Pergola  Le Pouget Set in a 700 m² garden with an outdoor swimming pool, this air-conditioned cottage is located in the village of Le Pouget, 40 km from Montpellier. Free Wi-Fi is included and bed linen... Located 15.7 km from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Room from 97 €

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