Rieussec: Holiday Apartments and Houses

In the center of Rieussec stands the sculpture “Horus, Moon Bird,” created by Mansour El Mansi.

Some travelers would like to rent a holiday apartment in Rieussec.

Culture and History

The present-day Pont de Rieussec bridge was built in 1913. A bell in the Notre-Dame church has the status of a listed historic monument.

The historic site of Abbaye Notre Dame is located in the wider regional area around Rieussec. The ruins of Grange de Fontcalvy are also located in this wider regional area.

Nature

Rieussec lies in a small valley near the Col de Sainte-Colombe and the source of the Brian. The natural surroundings include fir trees, holm oaks, fruit trees, heather, and periwinkle.

The “Les Trois Boules” hike leads through chestnut forests and fragrant garrigue and offers views of the Caroux-Espinouse Massif. One section of the hike follows the Passa Meridia for 1.5 kilometers to the Col de Lalo. The hike begins at the parking lot of the Salle de l’espace Barreau.

Geographical Location

The peaks of Signal de Saint-Pons and Serre d'Alaric, as well as Mont Ségonne, are located around Rieussec. The mountain La Grage is located in the wider regional area around Rieussec.

Other places: Nissan-Lez-Enserune, Pierrerue, Cers, Loupian, Cessenon-Sur-Orb, Riols, Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues, Pinet

To the higher-level travel overview: Hérault.