Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul can be explored through its paths, nature and culture. Anyone considering Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul as a destination will want to rent a holiday apartment.
Hiking
The easy “Sur les pas de l'Abbé Coste” route is 6.75 km long and is indicated as taking 2 hours and 30 minutes. It begins and ends in Saint-Paul des Fonts. The trail leads through woodland to a plateau with views over the natural Cirque de Saint-Paul-des-Fonts, the Annoux valley and the Avant-Causses.
The “De St-Jean-d'Alcas à Sylvanès” hike is 17.65 km long, moderately difficult and is indicated as taking 5 hours. It begins at the fort of Saint-Jean-d'Alcas and ends in Sylvanès. The route crosses the agropastoral plateau of Mascourbe, descends into the Sorgues valley and then heads up a wooded mountain towards Sylvanès.
Nature
The Cirque de Saint-Paul-des-Fonts has remarkable floristic diversity. Almost 1,000 species have been recorded in Canon Coste's herbaria, including some species endemic to the Causses. Botanical educational trails have been created around the village at the Cirque de Saint-Paul-des-Fonts.
History and culture
The fort of Saint-Jean-d'Alcas was built in the 15th century to protect the local population during the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War. On self-guided visits, visitors can use a guide booklet or audio guide to explore the shelters in the northern wall and enjoy the views from the ramparts.
The Espace botanique Hippolyte Coste in Saint-Paul des Fonts was awarded the “Maison d'Illustre” label by the French Minister of Culture in 2022. It presents the life and work of Canon Hippolyte Coste. The visitor route includes a botanical garden with the main plants of the flora of the Grands Causses, as well as a small museum with herbarium excerpts, originals or facsimiles, and objects such as a plant press.
The historic site of Abbaye de Nonenque is located in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul. The historic site of Abbaye de Sylvanès is located in the vicinity of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul. The Eglise du Bon Pasteur church is also located in the vicinity of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul. The ancient site of La Graufesenque is located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul.
Geographical setting
Sauve Mousse mountain is located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul. Puech de Lion mountain is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul. Le Merdelou mountain is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul. Sarral des Ayres mountain is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul.
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