The Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Pitié is mentioned in a document dating from 1153. It is classified as a historic monument; this classification took place on 8 June 1979. The chapel was probably already considered a place of pilgrimage before 1211 and was invoked for the healing of illnesses and ailments.
Renting a holiday apartment in Beaulieu can be part of your own travel planning.
Culture and History
Beaulieu originated in the 12th century from two independent villages. The Château de Beaulieu dates from the 11th and 12th centuries. The towers of its former fortifications can still be seen on the château. The forecourt of the Église Saint-Pierre-aux-liens features a terraced garden with Mediterranean plant species.
Landscape
Pierre de Beaulieu is a shell limestone formed from the calcareous components of marine animals. Its extraction has been documented since Roman times and continued to develop through the Middle Ages. Pierre de Beaulieu was used to build castles, churches and bridges in the region.
Paths and Terrain
The Anciennes carrières de Beaulieu et de Sussargues now house an open-air theatre with a summer programme. The site has walking paths accessible on foot and by mountain bike. The circular route through the Anciennes carrières de Beaulieu et de Sussargues is equipped with information panels.
The cycling circuit “Boucle Cyclo n°1 – Castries et la Plaine de Lunel” leads to Boisseron and Saussines and then through Beaulieu.
