Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Languedoc Roussillon

In the image of the poets'plateau, rich in the sculptures of Injalbert, some green spaces in Béziers offer charming walks. Thus, the garden of Villa Antonine, Place Injalbert, summer residence of the sculptor, has several statues of his former owner.

The same is true of the old cemetery, where the large families of the last century decorate their last century. A charming stroll under the cypress trees in the midst of works by Magrou, Louis-Paul Villeneuve, Injalbert… Completely different ambiance in the garden of Plantade. Located on the river Orb, it contains the mill of Bagnols. A beautiful original building, it was developed by the biterrois engineer Jean-Marie Cordier in the th century to allow the river water to climb to the city. Finally, the Jardin des Bishops - see "Saint Nazaire Cathedral" - offers a superb view of the Orb valley.

Historically, the region is a land of craftsmanship and one of the main skills developed over the centuries is that of glassmakers. Housed in a former glassworks, this atypical museum invites you to discover the origins of their techniques, from Antiquity to today, and to understand the link between the area, its men and glass. The interpretation area retraces this history through visits, exhibitions, animations... A beautiful play of lights and colours highlights the different elements.

The online tourist guide presents the Office Intercommunal de Tourisme des Pechs in Murviel-lès-Béziers. This site features a blog where visitors can discover the Pechs region, located in the foothills of the Massif Central. The region's varied landscapes offer plenty of opportunities for hiking on centuries-old trails. Visitors can also visit châteaux and wine estates, sample local vintages and local produce, and enjoy the surrounding rivers. Events and markets are organized throughout the year. The Office Intercommunal de Tourisme des Pechs is located at Le Pounchou, 27 avenue de la République in Murviel-lès-Béziers.

Bordered by the Lot and the Allier to the north and the Tarn to the south, the Mont Lozère massif dominates the department to which it gave its name; the Tarn has its source there, while the other two rivers find their source a little further north. This granite mass, with its gentle shapes, culminates at the summit of Finiels, at an altitude of 1,699 m. The massif, located in the heart of the Cévennes National Park, is home to a particularly rich fauna and flora. Cattle are an integral part of the pasture landscape, as are the wild boars, deer and roe deer that live in the forests. Frogs and insectivorous plants live in the peat bogs. The territory is indeed a wet and green ecosystem, with many small streams.

Mount Lozère has particularly harsh winters. Thus, if it opens its paths to hiking and discovery in all seasons, it is a privileged destination for ski lovers. A ski resort is located in the village of Le Bleymard, at an altitude of 1,700 metres, and offers downhill, cross-country, hiking, snowshoeing and sledging on a preserved area of human scale. The medieval town of La Garde-Guérin, the lake of Villefort and its many water activities (fishing, swimming, sailing), the Pic de Finiels, the granite gorges of the Chassezac, the Cham des Bondons which gathers 154 menhirs... are also among the must-see places to discover on the exceptional lands of the Mont Lozère.

On 67 kilometres, the Allier gorges as you can't see them other than by train! Through along the Allier River, the journey lasts a little less than 2 h, with a gentle ride to better enjoy the beauty of the landscapes crossed to Langeac. It is enriched with comments on architectural and natural heritage, ideas of visits, historical anecdotes, or gastronomy… After an afternoon of free visits, the return is made by train or not. Tickets are available at the tourist office.

The François Desnoyer collection is a place open to the arts and creation. Its reserve fund was built up from François Desnoyer's bequest of more than 700 pieces in 1972. This journey into the world of art continues with paintings from the 19th (E. Boudin, Ecole de Barbizon) and 20th centuries (several Utrillo, Marquet and Modigliani). In addition to the richness of the exhibitions (especially temporary and beautifully made), the scenography is superb. To be discovered without fail!

A team full of ideas to make you move, dream and discover the region. 9 hiking trails around Amélie, 8 cycling trails, and new Nordic walking trails (www.stationsnordicwalk.com). In all, more than 180 km between sea and mountains. The Tourist Office also offers to discover the town of Amélie but also the medieval village of Palalda. The surroundings on the south or north side are simply magical. Without forgetting the delicious thermal baths.

A wild walk in Garrigue, Clos is the rendezvous of the small and the big. It is therefore a family that you walk on a discovery trail (700 m) specially built for the 4 to 6 years. A communal forest, just 5 km from the town, near the town of Courbessac, where you can go by bus (line A) or by car. Walk along the paths and trails of capitelles, botanical route, picnic and the invitation in any season to feel, observe, listen and… respect the fragile nature.

Carcassonne is not full of mysterious little gardens, so stumbling upon this one is a happy accident. At first glance, the garden looks rather ghostly because of its religious history, but today it offers an interesting relief for those who want to get lost in the narrow streets. Its founder, Canon Jean Cazaintre, took care to plant sacred botanical species in the 19th century. Today, they keep company with the statues of the ancient and catholic cult, some of which have been partially renovated.

In flamboyant Gothic style, the San Sebastian church was built from 1436 to 1451, at the instigation of the Archbishop Jean d'Harcourt. Its location is not insignificant, since it is the presumed place of the birthplace of San Sebastian, who is said to be born in Narbonne. It's a Narbonnese tradition that the church be built with stones from the Roman Capitoline Hill. The façade, with a wall belfry, is decorated with a monumental portal also in flamboyant Gothic style. A wooden bas-relief shows the martyrdom of San Sebastian. San Sebastian did not die by arrows as we could believe when we know his different representations. Having survived his wounds, he was beaten once again, to death this time, by strokes of a cane and then thrown to the sewers. It is estimated that he lived in the third century of our era. Side chapels open onto the unique nave. It is an elegant building, despite its small dimensions. This church, which was a collegiate church, was also used as a chapel for carmelites, whose ancient claustral buildings adjoin the church. These have been converted into senior residence.