Do you dream of spending a refreshing vacation in the south of France? Head to the Hérault department in Occitanie, which offers you many authentic villages and towns, perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. Don’t miss visiting Villeveyrac during your stay. From the Sainte-Marie de Valmagne Abbey to the Domaine de Roquemale, there will be something for everyone: history buffs, gastronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers. Strolling around the town will also allow you to make great discoveries. Borepo, campsite in Villeveyrac in Hérault, offers you this getaway filled with wonder.
Travel back 900 years: visit Valmagne Abbey
Take a real leap back in time during your stay in Villeveyrac by discovering the Sainte-Marie de Valmagne Abbey, a Cistercian abbey created in 1139 by Raymond Trencavel, viscount of the commune of Béziers. Visiting this site combining religion and oenology offers you a unique experience in Hérault!
Indeed, in addition to discovering its exceptional architecture accompanied by a guide or freely, your entry ticket gives you other advantages:
- Wine tasting from the Valmagne estate
- Access to the grape variety conservatory
- Exploration of the wine museum, La Porterie
- Discovery of the medieval garden and its plantations
- Access to the Abbey’s temporary exhibitions
Abbey opening hours (information from March 2024):
- April – September: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday
- October – April: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Treat your taste buds: stopover at the Ferme des Saveurs
Visiting Villeveyrac allows you to enjoy historical but also gastronomic discoveries. Come to La Ferme des Saveurs to treat yourself to organic products prepared on site: cheeses and meats. The Farm also has free and fun activities in store for you. You will be able to watch the goats being milked, observe the herds leaving and visit the place. The staff remains at your disposal to answer all your questions. Head to the Loupian road for this gourmet and friendly experience!
Taste exceptional wines: discovery of Domaine de Roquemale
How can you discover the terroir during your visit to Villeveyrac, other than by treating yourself to the meat and cheeses from Ferme des Saveurs? By tasting the authentic wines offered by Domaine de Roquemale, founded in 2001 by Valérie and Dominique Ibanez. These two local enthusiasts welcome you (information from March 2024) between September and June by appointment and from Tuesday to Saturday in July and August, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You will find AOC and IGP wines of all kinds: white wines, red wines…
Marvel near Villeveyrac: walk in Hérault
Have you finished visiting Villeveyrac, Valmagne Abbey, Ferme des Saveurs and Domaine de Roquemale? It’s time to leave the town to visit Hérault and enjoy its other unmissable destinations. Stroll through Sète and its upper town, enjoy a special walk at the Etang de Thau, have fun on the beaches of Frontignan or Cap d’Agde and stroll through Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, an incredible medieval town.
Visiting Villeveyrac allows you to enjoy a timeless day, lulled by an exceptional historical and gastronomic heritage, but that’s not all! Staying in this village in Hérault is an open door to all of Languedoc Roussillon tourism! Whether you plan to stay there for a week or more, you won’t get bored. Each day will benefit from a different visit: Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Montpellier, Balaruc-les-Bains, Pézenas, Frontignan, Bouzigues…
