Guidebook for Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Food Scene
Take lunch on the veranda overlooking the Herault River and enjoy the stunning scenery whilst you sample the local trout. A fine restaurant but go early as it gets full at lunch-time.
L'oustal fonzes
1 Av. Saint-Benoît d'AnianeTake lunch on the veranda overlooking the Herault River and enjoy the stunning scenery whilst you sample the local trout. A fine restaurant but go early as it gets full at lunch-time.
These are the best crepes in St. Guilhem, period. Whilst the service can be a little slow, take your time and enjoy a true Brittany crepe or galette. There are fine Brittany beers available too and with a pirate theme, your kids will love it.
La Crêperie de Gellone
2 Chem. du Bout du MondeThese are the best crepes in St. Guilhem, period. Whilst the service can be a little slow, take your time and enjoy a true Brittany crepe or galette. There are fine Brittany beers available too and with a pirate theme, your kids will love it.
A super spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. With friendly staff and a large menu of pizzas and galettes, this is a great place to hang out.
La Taverne de L'Escuelle
Place de l'ÉgliseA super spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. With friendly staff and a large menu of pizzas and galettes, this is a great place to hang out.
This is a new resto in the village but it is fast getting a strong reputation for high-quality cuisine.
O Bistro
3 Gd Chem. du Val de GelloneThis is a new resto in the village but it is fast getting a strong reputation for high-quality cuisine.
Sightseeing
A stunning river beach which is safe and fun for all. Enjoy! The best way to get there is to take the free bus from St. Guilhem.
176 locals recommend
le Pont du Diable Aniane
A stunning river beach which is safe and fun for all. Enjoy! The best way to get there is to take the free bus from St. Guilhem.
Incredible caves hewn out by water. An adventure just to see it but you can also climb and zip along ropes.
57 locals recommend
Grotte de Clamouse
Incredible caves hewn out by water. An adventure just to see it but you can also climb and zip along ropes.
Arts & Culture
Founded in 804 by St. Guilhem and where he was buried in 812. An outstandingly beautiful abbey. Music evenings are often held at the Abbey. There is a cloister garden and a superb little museum.
13 locals recommend
Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert Abbey
Place de la LibertéFounded in 804 by St. Guilhem and where he was buried in 812. An outstandingly beautiful abbey. Music evenings are often held at the Abbey. There is a cloister garden and a superb little museum.
A pottery musem which really is a lot more interesting than it sounds. Each year this village holds a pottery festival and it is quite an event with all manner of pottery artisans presenting their wares.
10 locals recommend
Argileum
6 Av. du MonumentA pottery musem which really is a lot more interesting than it sounds. Each year this village holds a pottery festival and it is quite an event with all manner of pottery artisans presenting their wares.
Entertainment & Activities
A kayak through the Gorges de l’Hérault is a journey of wonder. Take a picnic with the kids and spend all day dreamily drifting along the river, soaking up the breath-taking scenery of the steep-sided gorge and cooling off in the fresh mountain water.
25 locals recommend
Canoe Rapido - St Guilhem le Desert - Gorges de l'Hérault
4 Av. Saint-Benoît d'AnianeA kayak through the Gorges de l’Hérault is a journey of wonder. Take a picnic with the kids and spend all day dreamily drifting along the river, soaking up the breath-taking scenery of the steep-sided gorge and cooling off in the fresh mountain water.
Luna park Palavas
1 Av. de l'Abbé BrocardiA fun evening out with the kids.
Equestrian Center Les Colombiers
MAS DE MAZETPony riding.
Cinéma Luteva
Avenue Docteur Joseph MauryCinema. You have to understand French though!
Parks & Nature
Cevennes National Park
6 bis Place du PalaisA park of outstanding natural beauty.
The Herault River runs right past St. Guilhem. There are many secret places you can find to swim. Waterfalls, rapids, calm waters and steep-sided gorge on both sides. The water is always fresh but it is clear and wonderful to swim in.
8 locals recommend
Hérault
The Herault River runs right past St. Guilhem. There are many secret places you can find to swim. Waterfalls, rapids, calm waters and steep-sided gorge on both sides. The water is always fresh but it is clear and wonderful to swim in.
Lake Salagou
A great day out to a beautiful lake. You can swim and camp here.
Follow the G74 hiking route, climbing to the Hermitage of Notre Dame du Lieu Plaisant and along the Le Cirque de l’Infernet, massive limestone cliffs which form a natural wall along the Valley of Gellone and which rise to 535m (400m above the village). The views from this point are simply spell-binding.
Cirque de l'Infernet
Follow the G74 hiking route, climbing to the Hermitage of Notre Dame du Lieu Plaisant and along the Le Cirque de l’Infernet, massive limestone cliffs which form a natural wall along the Valley of Gellone and which rise to 535m (400m above the village). The views from this point are simply spell-binding.
The best beach in the area. Quiet, beautiful sands, warm seas and a super resto right on the beach. Really safe for kids.
78 locals recommend
Le Petit Travers Beach
Avenue Grassion CibrandThe best beach in the area. Quiet, beautiful sands, warm seas and a super resto right on the beach. Really safe for kids.
Getting Around
Bus station where you can take a bus to St. Guilhem or a bus to Montpellier. It costs only €1.5 to go to Montpellier!
Arrêt De Bus Esplanade
400 Rue Maréchal JoffreBus station where you can take a bus to St. Guilhem or a bus to Montpellier. It costs only €1.5 to go to Montpellier!
Essentials
Massive supermarket with everything you need. Better quality fruit and vegetables. They have international products. English people take note: they sell bacon and Heinz baked beans!
16 locals recommend
Hyper U and drive
Chemin de la MadeleineMassive supermarket with everything you need. Better quality fruit and vegetables. They have international products. English people take note: they sell bacon and Heinz baked beans!
Intermarché Super
Nearest large supermarket.
Vergnes Pascal Au Bon Pain Pascal
1 Pl. de la MairieThe nearest boulangerie.
Tobacconist and sweet shop. They also sell foreign newspapers and postcards.
Tabac Presse Photos Cadeaux
14 Pl. de la LibertéTobacconist and sweet shop. They also sell foreign newspapers and postcards.