Lavérune: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

At the Château des Évêques, also known as the Château de Lavérune, the history of the place merges with its present-day cultural life. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the château was the residence of the bishops of Montpellier. Today, the Château des Évêques, classified as a Monument historique, is a place for walks, gatherings and numerous events. Cultural events are held there throughout the year, including performances, theatre, exhibitions, concerts and conferences.

Anyone planning a stay in Lavérune may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

A tour of Lavérune’s heritage leads through an old gate to the Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens. Another place to visit is the Musée Hofer-Bury.

Nature

The wetlands along the Mosson in Lavérune are designated as a ZNIEFF, meaning an area of natural interest of ecological, floristic and faunistic importance, and are intended to be preserved. At the same time, the wetlands are suitable for jogging, mountain biking and picnics.

The park of the Château des Évêques is freely accessible. It includes three-hundred-year-old plane trees, exotic trees and the Île de la Tourtoulière.

Events

Lav’Estivales is a recurring event in Lavérune featuring musical entertainment and food trucks. Visitors can sample wines from five wineries in Lavérune, Juvignac and Saint-Georges-d’Orques, as well as craft-brewed beers, cider and local juices.

Gastronomy

The Château de l’Engarran offers tours of the French gardens and the château, followed by a tasting.

Opening hours and location

The Musée Hofer-Bury is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is located 10 km from the Saint-Jean-de-Védas exit of the A9 motorway and 10 km from Montpellier Saint Roch railway station.

Other destinations: Valflaunès, La Grande Motte, Lunel-Viel, Fouzilhon, Cabrerolles, Puisserguier, Berlou, Guzargues.

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