Visite libre ce 30 janvier, nous profitons du lieu pour nous mettre un peu à l'abri d'un fort mistral. Site intéressant avec panneaux d'info, tout ce qu'il faut pour en apprendre un peu plus sur ce lieu historique.
Once yopu are in Palavas you can go and visitthe place as a matter of interest certainly not worthto travel long to see
We decided to visit Maguelone after a rather odd day out at Palavas les Flots the previous day. I decided that I wanted to visit a cleaner, more tranquil beach and this is exactly what I got.We took the bus from Montpellier (where we were staying) to Villeneuve-des-Maguelone, stopping right by the tourist office and the bicycle track (approx 3.5 km) to the Cathedral. If you have a bus pass, it is valid all the way. The Montpellier tourist map also explains where you need to catch the bus. Although the map states that you can hire a bike (and pay for it on the bus), this is not true. I am unsure whether it is a seasonal thing, but we did not mind the walk. I believe that there is a parking charge, which some visitors appear on Tripadvisor quite unhappy to pay. Walk, it's free.The walk through the marshes offers glimpses of the South of France's famous flamingoes and other marshland wildlife. There are a few mosquitoes hovering about and it can get a bit pongy, but the breeze is pleasant enough to take away the stagnance.Eventually, you get to a bridge, over which there is a stop for the land train which takes you to the vineyard, the Cathedral and the beach, all free of charge. I'd recommend a short stop-over at all three. We visited the vineyard first. Unfortunately, you can only taste the wine if you are going to order some food (we took packed lunches on this day), but were fine to just purchase a coffee, which we sipped whilst looking over at the wonderful scenery. The Cathedral itself is worth a visit. A serene and cool haven, with a mystical atmosphere... my kinda place! We then walked down through the vineyards to the sea. Here you are GUARANTEED a little bit of your own beach. A wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of Palavas-les-Flots. I believe that there is a nudist beach further along... we did not go there.
Une ambiance extraordinaire dans cette cathédrale au bord de l'eau. Musique sacrée qui accompagne la visite... un pur bonheur !
Petite escapade culturelle pendant mon stage Kitesurf au LAB Pro Center . Un bien beau site, ombragé, ou l on peut déguster du vin local . A visiter
Site fabuleux avec une vue à couper le souffle, endroit a visiter l'été pour apprécier la fraicheur et le calme du site
You absolutely have to visit the cathedral on a Friday evening in the summer when a local cultural association proposes a visit of the Maguelone domain by a lecturing guide and accompanied by a superb group of baroque singers - it's breathtaking, and at the same time surprisingly relaxing. After the visit (and tasting the wine of the domain) go on to the fishing village of Palavas les Flots for a taste of local seafood, or even a visit to the casino.
A drive over a causeway with flamingos either side. Park the car and walk over the canal to the island, walking around the edge and then up to the cathedral surrounded by trees. Inside, cool and dark with wonderful carving and sensitive lighting. Compare it with Serrabonne and St Michel de Cuxa.
The most wonderful Roman Cathedral I visited in the middle of nowhere. You reach it leaving Palavas driving through the dunes, a special experience
A cathedral now stripped back to its bare bones, Maguelone offers a unique insight into medieval church architecture. With very little tourist "support" - a scholarly guide and a few notices - the visitor is left to explore, to wonder, and to take refuge from the hot sun. A slight rise from the coast and local lagoons allowed a small religious centre to flourish here, which is now sympathetically restored and subject to further academic investigation. The Romanesque carvings alone are worth the visit; the no-frills cavern of a medieval church building has lots to offer. But even if ancient churches aren't what you're looking for, the location is stunning: in the midst of trees and vineyards, by a quiet enough beach (a welcome refuge from lively Palavas!), the cathedral site is set slightly away from the sea. There is a small cafe "round the back" where you can sit out in the shade, and a larger gift shop/conference centre/cafe at a tasteful distance. Park at the car park towards Villeneuve, cross the bridge and walk (take water in the summer) or catch the connecting shuttle train, or do as we did, and catch the local bus to the village, and walk down through the nature reserve to the shuttle. It really is worth it. Peace, quiet, sunshine and (if you want it - we did!) a visit to a fascinating site.