Aniane: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The former abbey of Aniane was founded in 782 by Saint Benedict of Aniane. Protected as a historic monument, it is located within the Grand Site de France Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert – Gorges de l’Hérault.
The former abbey of Aniane can only be visited as part of guided tours. These tours include the courtyard of honour, the cloister, the former workshops, the former residence of the director of the penal colony and the garden.
Anyone wishing to travel to Aniane because of the former abbey and the Pont du Diable may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Church of Saint-Sauveur has a central nave with side chapels; its crossing is topped by a dome.
The Chapelle des Pénitents preserves pre-Romanesque and Romanesque architectural elements, Gothic windows and vaults, a portal dating from the time of Louis XVI, as well as vaults restored in the 16th century. It houses a permanent exhibition and serves as a venue for concerts.
The Pont du Diable in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela. It was built in the 11th century by monks from the abbeys of Aniane and Gellone.
Experiences
The Observatoire Astronomique d’Aniane is located in a protected natural area and offers talks for the general public, telescope observations of the sun, planets and other celestial bodies, as well as an educational trail with interactive activities. It also offers introductory and advanced courses, as well as public observing evenings.
Les Canoës du Pont du Diable offers two routes: “la découverte des gorges” and “le parcours des hérons”.
Nature
The Puech Boissou summit is located in the vicinity of Aniane. The Roc de la Vigne summit is also located in the vicinity of Aniane. The Mont Saint-Baudille - Seranne summit and the Montagne de la Sellette are likewise located in the vicinity of Aniane.
Regional surroundings
The Abbaye de Gellone is considered a church and is located in the vicinity of Aniane.
The Abbaye du Vignogoul is a historic site in the wider regional surroundings of Aniane. The Carré Sainte-Anne is a museum in the wider regional surroundings of Aniane. The Artothèque de Montpellier (Closed) is a closed museum in the wider regional surroundings of Aniane.
Market
At the market in Aniane, organic vegetable producers are among those offering their goods.
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