Bridge and waterfall at Saint-Chely du Tarn in the Gorges du TarnSaint-Chély du Tarn in the Gorges du Tarn
©Bridge and waterfall at Saint-Chély du Tarn in the Gorges du Tarn
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Saint-Chély du Tarn

Discover Saint-Chély-du-Tarn, the little wonder of the Gorges du Tarn! Located in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, between Sainte-Enimie and La Malène, Saint-Chély du Tarn is a hamlet nestled at the foot of the Méjean cliffs, on the left bank of the Tarn.

Getting there
Panoramic view of the village of Saint-Chély-du-Tarn in the Gorges du TarnSaint-Chély-du-Tarn in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn
©Saint-Chély-du-Tarn in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn |Rémi Flament
Bathing games family st chély du tarn river.Swimming and family games at St Chély du Tarn.
©Swimming and family games at St Chély du Tarn.|© B. Colomb Lozère Sauvage pour Pact Gdt
The village of Saint-Chély-du-Tarn on the banks of the river Tarn in autumnSaint-Chély-du-Tarn in autumn
©Saint-Chély-du-Tarn in autumn |Rémi Flament

    A village

    A fairytale village

    Access to Saint-Chély-du-Tarn is via a small tunnel, then a single-arch bridge over the Tarn. This brings you to a village with a fairytale feel: the village overlooks the emerald river, while two waterfalls rise up from between the houses and plunge into it near the beach, famous with bathers.

    It’s not for nothing that the village is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the Gorges du Tarn.

    canoe cascade saint chély du tarn riverWaterfall bathing break Saint-Chély-du-Tarn
    ©Waterfall bathing break Saint-Chély-du-Tarn|Les voyages d'une endogirl

    DID YOU KNOW?

    The village of Saint-Chély-du-Tarn is a popular stop-off point for canoe, kayak and paddle trips. When you arrive opposite the village, you pass under the bridge built between 1880 and 1900, and can take a cool break under the natural waterfall that flows into the river… There’s also a beach below the village, with a sandy section (rare in the Gorges du Tarn).

    St-Chély-du-Tarn

    and its heritage

    Saint-Chély du Tarn is also known for its heritage: it boasts a Romanesque church and the Chapelle de Cénaret (semi-troglodytic), both built in the 12th century. In the village, theMoulin de Cénaret will also surprise you with the spring water that flows through it… The hamlet will also charm you with its typical heritage: the bread oven, the wash-houses, the restored and well-maintained houses…

    Notre-Dame de Cénaret chapel in Saint-Chély du TarnNotre-Dame de Cénaret chapel in Saint-Chély du Tarn
    ©Notre-Dame de Cénaret chapel in Saint-Chély du Tarn|Rémi Flament
      Panorama hike from Point Sublime.Hike to the Point Sublime panorama.
      ©Hike to the Point Sublime panorama.|© B. Colomb Lozère Sauvage pour Pact Gdt

        Saint-Chély-du-Tarn

        Stage of the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn

        At the heart of the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn, Saint-Chély-du-Tarn is one of the most beautiful stages of the Gorges du Tarn. Along the way, you can stop for a swim, admire the beauty of the village, visit the Moulin de Cénaret, the church and chapel of Cénaret…

         

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