Walking through the Mariners Cemetery along a steep and roughly made path is not an easy walk, but the scenes of wooded slopes are a tantalising taster for the views at the top.The Chapel/Church/Notre Dame is a museum and a reminder of the rich links with the roots of the area in fishing and naval history and the tragedies of fishermen's life.The views of the Mediterranean from the top are stunning only changed by the seasons and sea states.Well worth a visit, car parking is available at the bottom of the path, but there are signs warning not to leave valuables in your car.
THis place is great, full of history and misteries.It look's like you are doing a pilgrimage in the middle of nowhere.Really a nice place to go with a 10-15 min easy walk (careful, only for people who can walk).From the re you will have a full view over Gruissan and the sea.Do not forget to have a look at the cave behind the church ;-)
Belle randonnée , bonnes chaussures à prévoir...Vue magnifique sur La Clapet et la mer...Avec le souvenir des marins de Gruissan tout au long du chemin...
Super endroit remplie d histoire à découvrir la vue est superbe Sentier un peu raide ,grâce a la chasse au trésor on a pu découvrir plein d endroit cachés belle ballade
Au milieu du massif de la clape cdtge promenade de 1h30 environ permet de s' immerger dans les pins avec ambiance cigale +++.Meme pendant de fortes chaleur l'ombrage des pins permet de supporter cette montée qui nous amene dans une petite chapelle fraiche d'ou la vue surla méditerranéen est a coupée le souffle.Faites le detour.
This is actually a very interesting church that is well worth a visit. There is a powerful energy within it of the spirit of the local community.
tout est beau. la chapelle a l'interieur est tres belle avec mille détails. l'exterieur offre une vue splendide sur Gruissan, la mediterranée et la clape.
You should be aware that the best way to visit Notre-Dame-des-Auzils is to climb to the top from the sea level using a large path borded by sailor graves. In summer, do it in the early hours of the day before hotest hours.
Drive to the car park in the hills sign posted from the Narbonne-Gruissan road. Then walk although it's high it's a gradual walk on a cobblestone bath. The route is lined with gravestones of sailors who have died in tempests and battles, very interesting to read the stones. The view from the church is wonderful, as is the church itself. Newly restored with masses of paintings of ships from all eras, but don't go in the dreaded two hour lunch break as it will be closed.
Incredible annual pilgrimage through the mariners cemetery up to the wonderful little Church of Notre Dame des Auzils. The arts and crafts in this Church would surprise and delight anyone. Do go if you ever get the opportunity and are able to make the climb.