Les Plans: Chapelle Saint-Sauveur and Plateaus

Les Plans is a hilly village at the foot of the Escandorgue and Grézac plateaus. The Soulondres flows through the village; a rugged, hilly landscape, limestone slopes and fertile soils shape the scenery. When planning your trip, you can take in natural features and rock formations as well as buildings and historical landmarks. Depending on whether you are more interested in architecture, local history or exploring the landscape on foot, you can focus on different aspects.

Plateaus, Geology and Road Cycling

The landscape around Les Plans is shaped by rugged, hilly terrain, limestone slopes and fertile soils. At Col du Perthus, you can enjoy panoramic views of Jurassic geological formations: pale limestone and weathered marl dominate the view. From Col du Perthus, visitors can ride road bikes through forests and over ridges to Cirque de Labeil. The panorama offers a geological highlight, while the ride offers a sporting one; road conditions can vary, so check them before setting out.

The watercourse and the plateau landscape offer two different scales: the Soulondres flows through the village, while plateaus and slopes shape the terrain around Les Plans. This distinguishes a feature within the village from the broader view of the topography.

Chapel, Church and Dolmen

Chapelle Saint-Sauveur is considered pre-Romanesque and features ornamental paintings. Its main construction phase is thought to date to the 12th century. At Saint-Saturnin church in Les Plans, there is a tombstone from the 5th or 6th century. The gap in time from the main construction phase of Chapelle Saint-Sauveur, which is thought to date to the 12th century, brings two different periods into view. There is also a dolmen, a prehistoric monument, on the heights of Les Plans.

Depending on your interests, the chapel brings its architecture and paintings to the fore, Saint-Saturnin the tombstone, and the heights the prehistoric monument. The three features differ both in form and in their historical context. You can shape your cultural exploration around the features that interest you most.

Circular Walk on the Plateau du Grézac

The circular walk on the Plateau du Grézac passes through the areas of the municipalities of Lodève, Lauroux and Les Plans. It offers a chance to learn about the history of the plateau. The route thus combines a walk with a historical focus, while the road cycling ride at Col du Perthus focuses mainly on forests, ridges and the destination of Cirque de Labeil. Do not walk the circular route during hunting season. Seasonal local restrictions may change; check notices and trail conditions beforehand.

Motorhome Stopover in Les Plans

The Mas du Trianon motorhome stopover in Les Plans has six pitches, drinking water and electricity. Check the details before travelling. This local option should be distinguished from the hotels you may be looking for during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Bassan, Boujan-Sur-Libron, Aigues-Vives, Péret, Marseillan, Saint-Jean-De-Cuculles, Roquessels, Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare.

For the broader travel overview: Hérault.