Saint-André-De-Majencoules: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Saint-André-de-Majencoules is situated on a rocky promontory; the houses are grouped around the château and the church. Those considering Saint-André-de-Majencoules as a place to stay can include the wish to rent a holiday apartment there in their plans.

Culture and history

The Les Rouquis circular trail leads through the hilltop village of Saint-André-de-Majencoules, with its lanes, church, château and Filature. The Filature in Saint-André-de-Majencoules continues to bear witness to the industrial side of raw silk production.

The Sentier de Camias follows an old, well-preserved path paved with stone slabs through the historic hamlets of Camias and L'Arboux. The yellow-marked hiking trail is 8.9 km long, takes around three hours, starts at Pont d’Hérault and includes 467 metres of elevation gain.

Trails and landscape

The Les Rouquis circular trail passes through chestnut and holm oak forests along paths with steps carved from granite. The Sur la Route de l’Oignon Doux des Cévennes circular route takes two to three hours and passes through landscapes associated with the cultivation of AOC Oignon Doux des Cévennes.

Gardens and crafts

Le Jardin des Sambucs combines ecology and art and invites visitors to stroll among stone trees, shady benches, water features and unusual structures.

The Verre et Vitrail – Gontel&Dupin workshop offers private individuals introductory courses in stained-glass work, which can last from a few hours to two days.

Regional produce

La Ferme de Valbonne offers free tastings of chestnut products as well as explanations of chestnut cultivation using organic and biodynamic methods. Domaine de Castel Riquet is a family-run business spanning several generations, with traditional terrace cultivation, on-site sales and tastings.

Surroundings

The Serre de Rouas mountain is located in the immediate vicinity of Saint-André-de-Majencoules. The Truc de Montaigu and Serre de Roulon mountains are also nearby. The Serre de la Toureille mountain is located in the vicinity of Saint-André-de-Majencoules.

The Ancien château de l'Hom château, Château Montvaillant and Monastère Notre-Dame de la Paix-Dieu are located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-André-de-Majencoules. The Parc National des Cévennes is located in the vicinity of Saint-André-de-Majencoules.

More local pages: Bréau-et-Salagosse, Arphy, Saint-Hilaire-D'ozilhan, Lédenon, Blauzac, Gagnieres, Quissac, Meynes

To the higher-level travel overview: Gard.