The climate being nice there, more than 15.000 years ago people decided that this place in which there are a lot of caves and cliffs would become their hunting place. But in 806 Guillaume of Toulouse, who was the brother in arms of King Charlemagne, tired of the war, violence and power, gives up his present life to world to dedicate himself to God. He founds then the abbey of Gellone's (eleventh and twelfth centuries) on the way to the city of Compostelle.

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert adjusts the curves of the ground and the slow curves of the river Verdus. This village is considered as one of the most beautiful villages in France and deserves much more than a simple hasty visit. Please, hang about in alleys, go through the steep paths to discover that marvellous place.

Something not to miss and absolutely to have a look at :
- the abbey of Gellone, its convent and its houses all around.
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The circus of the End of the World and its road that the pilgrims of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle took,
- The bridge of the Devil as it's called is the oldest Romanic bridge in France (eleventh century).
- The cave of Clamouse ,
- Gorges of the river Hérault and its chaotic, restless and wild landscape.
The team of the Office of Tourism and its inhabitants will be happy to welcome you during your next stay in this magnificent region. Don't hesitate to contact them for more information, they will be happy to answer and advice you.

Photo : UDOTSI (notebook "L' Hérault Insolite")