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The Cirque of Mourèze

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The Cirque of Mourèze - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hérault
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This astounding geological phenomenon, resembling a huge amphitheatre covering 340 hectares, forms a curious forest of dolomite rocks of uneven appearance. These unruly lines are due to the fact that erosion affected individual parts of the site differently, to the delight of visiting photographers! With a bit of imagination, maybe you can spot the various animal-shaped rocks?

You can explore the 160 million-year-old site on the various hiking trails that wind their way between these limestone giants, at the foot of which lies golden sand that contrasts with their greyish colour. The rock is also draped with dense vegetation, exuding a delightful pine scent to the sweet sound of the cicadas.

In order to enjoy a stunning view of the dolomitic cirque, head towards the Courtinals Park, an integral part of the site. Its belvedere has an orientation table covering a superb panorama. Note: the paths are accessible from the medieval village of Mourèze, perched on a rocky spur. A walk along its pretty, narrow streets is a great way to complete your day out!

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The Cirque of Mourèze

Le cirque de Mourèze est un ensemble dolomitique de 300 hectares dont 70 environ sont accessibles au public." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Circus Mourèze is a set of 300 hectares dolomitic which about 70 are publicly available.

Il ya quatre circuits de promenade : jaune 1h, bleu 3h, vert 4h, rouge 2h45, chaque circuit, sauf le rouge, ont un sens de direction." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> There are four walking routes: 1h yellow, blue, 3h, 4h green, red 2h45, every circuit, except red, have a sense of direction.

Le point d'information touristique, ouvert d'avril à fin novembre, les week-ends et jours fériés, tout l'été 7 jours sur 7, de 10h à 18h, propose des plans des circuits." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tourist Information Point, open April through November, weekends and holidays throughout the summer 7 / 7, from 10 to 18, features shots of the circuits.

Situé à 25 km de Pézenas, à 44 km de Béziers, à 55 km de Montpellier, et à moins d'une heure des plages (Frontignan, Palavas-les-Flots, Agde...), Mourèze est entouré des villages de" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Located at 25 km from Pezenas, 44 km from Béziers, 55 km from Montpellier, and less than an hour from the beaches (Frontignan Palavas-les-Flots Agde ...), Mourèze is surrounded by villages Liausson, and Villeneuvette Salasc. Its inhabitants and the inhabitants are called Mourèzoises and Mourèzois. The village, situated 236 meters above sea level, is traversed by any watercourse.

A découvrir dans le village médiéval de Mourèze : la fontaine, le four, l'église et le joli parc." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> To discover the medieval village of Mourèze: the fountain, the oven, the church and the lovely park.

Au mois d'août, festival de Mourèze (musique, expositions...)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In August, Mourèze festival (music, exhibitions ...).

Mourèze rock formations (© Frantz)
Mourèze rock formations (© Frantz)
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Mourèze rock formations (© Frantz)
Mourèze rock formations (© Frantz)
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The Courtinals
The Courtinals
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Mourèze Rocks (© Jean Espirat)
Mourèze Rocks (© Jean Espirat)
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Overview (© Jean Espirat)
Overview (© Jean Espirat)
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Rock big nose (© Jean Espirat)
Rock big nose (© Jean Espirat)
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the locomotive (© Jean Espirat)
the locomotive (© Jean Espirat)
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Profile surprising, is not it ? (© Jean Espirat)
Profile surprising, is not it ? (© Jean Espirat)
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threadlike Rocher (© Jean Espirat)
threadlike Rocher (© Jean Espirat)
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Rocks (© Jean Espirat)
Rocks (© Jean Espirat)
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Rock - ball (© Jean Espirat)
Rock - ball (© Jean Espirat)
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Rocks Mourèze (© Jean Espirat)
Rocks Mourèze (© Jean Espirat)
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Panorama (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama (© Jean Espirat)
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Column (© Jean Espirat)
Column (© Jean Espirat)
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Panorama (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama (© Jean Espirat)
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column (© Jean Espirat)
column (© Jean Espirat)
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Rock (© Jean Espirat)
Rock (© Jean Espirat)
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Mourèze circus (© Frantz)
Mourèze circus (© Frantz)
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Mourèze circus (© Frantz)
Mourèze circus (© Frantz)
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Mourèze rock formations (© Frantz)
Mourèze rock formations (© Frantz)
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