Soumont: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture and history

The Dolmen dit de Coste Rouge is a Neolithic archaeological site in Grandmont in Soumont and has been classified as a historic monument since 1900.

The cloister of the Prieuré Saint-Michel-de-Grandmont was built in the 12th century; the monastery is one of the best-preserved Grandmontine monasteries. The Prieuré de Grandmont is also the last example of the eremitic architecture of the Grandmont Order.

The parish church of Saint-Baudile in Soumont dates from the 10th and 12th centuries.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Soumont is explicitly planning a stay in this village.

Local area

The year-round market in Soumont takes place on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. at Place du Marronnier and offers local products and specialities.

Nature

The area around Soumont is predominantly wooded along the roads to Lodève and the surrounding villages, with pine, oak and chestnut trees. Soumont has several hiking trails for walks.

Hiking and climbing

The Les Balcons de Soumont hiking route begins and ends in Soumont. It is of moderate difficulty, 13.0 km long and takes 4 hours; the route leads to the Prieuré Saint-Michel-de-Grandmont and runs along the Voie d’Arles (GR® 653) at the end.

The Site Escalade de Bloc du Prieuré climbing area can be climbed year-round; optimal conditions prevail from October to April.

More village pages: Ceilhes-Et-Rocozels, Le Bosc, Saint-Geniès-De-Fontedit, Bessan, Perols, Le Triadou, Villeneuvette, Bédarieux.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hérault.