Discover the area

At the very top of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, the Orb River originates in Romiguières, modestly carving out an opening into the upper valley that takes visitors aback with a magnificent view of teh Ceilhes lake and Avène dam. Here the Orb unfurls with greater force, weaving between holm oaks and chestnut trees, and passing through the vineyards that bear its name: this is where we find the regional Upper Orb Valley wines.

Grand Orb community of municipalities

The village of Avène with its circular architecture is built in a loop of the Orb, and its authentic character has been preserved with narrow alleyways topped with splendid porches. It occupies a prime position in the Grand Orb community of municipalities.

Informations and Events

The Avène thermal spring site and village of Avène are a key part of the Grand Orb, with two local information and activity centres :

The Grand Orb Tourist Information, Avène
Tel : + 33 (0)4 67 23 43 38

www.GrandOrb.fr

Animations schedule

Espace Animations “Les Muriers”

Tel : + 33 (0)4 67 23 46 30

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The Hérault landscape

The Grand Orb is a unique area in the department of the Herault, which is equally distinctive.

www.herault-tourisme.com

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All types of French vine-growing farms can be found within a 10 km radius given that the land lies over a very old faultline due to the shifting of tectonic plates. The vineyards are planted at high altitude, at the foothills of the Massif Central.

www.herault-tourisme.com

The Hault Languedoc regional nature park

The Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park is the "balcony" overlooking the Mediterranean. Culminating at an altitude of 1,000 m, the mountain rises to great heights before opening onto the vineyards that cover the plains.

The Hault Languedoc Regional Nature Park offers a wide range of landscapes and the possibility of enjoying diverse nature activities.

The aim of a regional nature park is to protect and promote the natural, cultural and human heritage of its territory by implementing an innovative, environmentally-friendly policy of planning and economic, social and cultural development.

Hault Languedoc park

The origins

The park, created in 1973, lies between Tarn and Hérault. The Park's visitor centers provide detailed information on hikes, nature, etc...

A land of faith

A land of great faith, the Hauts Cantons region is peppered with churches and chapels of different architectural styles.

Crafted expertise

The region boasts a wide range of locally-made products, particularly gastronomic items: cured meats, cold cuts, honey products, etc. which can be found in the many local markets that are open year round.

Visiting the surrounding area

If you have your own transport, take some time to explore the area.

The Gorges d'Héric and Mont Caroux,
The Gorges du Tarn
Avène, Laouzas, Raviège and Salagou lakes
The Canal du Midi
The landscapes of the Cirque de Navacelles and de Mourèze
La Couvertoirade, a village built by the Knights Templar
Roquefort Caves
Millau Viaduct
Sylvanès Abbey
The Espinouse massif and Escandorgue massif
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
The Hérault Valley and its wine routes

Discover our hydrotherapy centre

Avène thermal spring water

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