Things to see and do Midi-Pyrénées

This museum of sacred art, the only one of its kind in the region, is one of the highlights of Pont-Saint-Esprit. Located in the Maison des Chevaliers, a 12th century building, it presents, in a very successful museographic dimension, ceremonial rooms, 14th and 15th century frescoes as well as a superb collection of religious goldsmithery. One passes from one era or civilization to another without chronology, with the artistic expression of the sacred as the guiding thread.

At the Tourist Office of Vergèze, all your questions, as for the organization of your stay, will find a positive response and effective. The bull-fighting festivals or the visit of the site Perrier will not have any more a secrecy for you.

It is a little the favorite site of deltistes and parapentistes because take off is also an excellent landing, conditions are such that it is not uncommon to come back at the end of the flight - finished the agony of the récup '! Takeoff

More than 1 000 km of track is feasible in Aveyron for nature lovers and horses. Some of the successful farmers are ready to share this passion. Seven equestrian farms are divided into the department and allow

it is the end of the Causse noir, which becomes the flight ground by south, southwest and west wind. The three off have been aménagés, from there to the Aigoual or to the north towards Le Puy, a pilot has even reached Saint-Etienne. Most: flying acc

the rescue solution north of Millau. The pilots switched on this south-east wind take-off, but it is less common than the other two, just like the alternative site of Novis (attention however this site is unofficial!).

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The site of Space rock preserves the remains of the medieval castle which once dominated the city. There remains only the tank, because the Count of Toulouse destroyed it in 1238 in order to abort any risk of insubordination. Around this rock, a botanical garden has been built. It allows you to discover aromatic plants and shrubs, pushing in the midst of remnants of ancient walls. A break to this site also allows you to enjoy the panorama of the city, the valley of the Sorgues and the seven hills.

Its sandstone facade is so discreet that it should be warned to notice it. However, this chapel built in 1704 and restored from the 2000 s contains small treasures: a Christ paper of the th century, an altar Louis XIV and a collection of sacred objects, which make this little church a nice museum very popular with Baroque art or pilgrims of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. The site is visited free of charge thanks to the commitment and dedication of the volunteers of the Friends of the Chapel association.

Located on the outskirts of the city centre, the bullring dates back to 1861. Since their last renovation in 2018, they can accommodate nearly 4,000 spectators. A major venue for bullfighting tradition, they are the scene of numerous Camargue races, bullfights and other entertainment such as the "toro piscine" during the summer months. All the great cocardiers have trodden this legendary track, the queen of free running, reputed to be very difficult by the razors. At the same time, the arenas are used as a backdrop for many other shows and concerts.