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Things to do in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Village guide · Hérault, Occitanie · 4 places to discover

Nestled at the mouth of the Hérault gorges, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert grew up around its Gellone Abbey, a UNESCO-listed stop on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela.

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The 4 must-see places in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

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Gellone Abbey Must-see

A UNESCO-listed 9th-century Romanesque abbey, founded by Guilhem, a companion of Charlemagne.

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Hérault Gorges Must-see

A spectacular canyon carved by the Hérault upstream of the village, popular for swimming and canoeing.

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Pont du Diable

An 11th-century medieval bridge spanning the Hérault, one of the oldest Romanesque bridges in France.

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Cirque de l'Infernet

A natural rocky amphitheatre overlooking the village, reached via a steep hiking trail.

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