Villeneuve-Lès-Maguelone: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone is a place featuring Romanesque architecture, protected landscapes and waterside activities. The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Maguelone is an important example of Romanesque art. Access to the peninsula, the park and the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Maguelone is free of charge for individual visitors.
Those choosing Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Église Saint-Etienne is also part of the town’s history: it was built in the 12th century. Its foundations are Romanesque, while the level of the window openings is Gothic in design. The bell tower is a reminder that the church once served as a refuge and shelter for the local population.
The Théâtre Jérôme Savary at the Centre Culturel Bérenger de Frédol offers a cultural season for all audiences, featuring theatre, circus, music, dance and conferences. The programme also includes performances suitable for families.
Nature
The protected natural area of Les Salines de Villeneuve covers 292 hectares, from the shores of the Étang de Vic to the foothills of the Massif de la Gardiole, and is located in the Natura 2000 area of the Étangs Palavasiens. The Salines area was acquired by the Conservatoire du Littoral in 1992 and turned into a protected area. It is open for exploration and regularly offers events and guided tours.
The Réserve naturelle nationale de l’Estagnol is a 78-hectare wetland located in the garrigue. It is closed to the public; however, specially established observation posts on the perimeter allow visitors to observe the local flora and fauna without disturbing the species living there.
Experiences
Plage du Pilou is a natural beach for swimming, walking and relaxing. Near the lifeguard station at Plage du Pilou is the Base nautique de loisirs Plage Maguelone, which is open from June to August. Activities on offer include windsurfing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, pedal boating, as well as trips in Hobie Cat Bravo and Hobie Wave boats.
The pump track is an urban wheeled-sports area for people aged 8 and over and is suitable for scooters, bicycles, roller skates and skateboards, among other activities. A 30-kilometre cycle tour from Montpellier to the Cathédrale de Maguelone combines nature observation, an ascent, a beach experience and a visit to the Cathédrale de Maguelone.
The Randonnée des Salines trail leads through former salt pans belonging to the Conservatoire du littoral and through an area of great ecological importance.
For the higher-level travel overview: Hérault.
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