DiscoverLes VignesA small village in the Gorges du Tarn where life is good...

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Les Vignes is a small village in the Gorges du Tarn, on the slopes of the Causse de Sauveterre limestone plateau, at around 400 m altitude. It faces the Causse Méjean. It takes its name from the vineyards cultivated here in the 18th century. Situated in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, it’s an ideal place to spend a pleasant vacation with your feet in the water. Not far from the town of Millau, the village is easily accessible by road.

Getting there

Pont des Vignes, in the Gorges du Tarn — ©Pont des Vignes - Gorges du Tarn

A village

In the heart of the Gorges du Tarn

Les Vignes is one of the smallest villages in the Gorges du Tarn, but still boasts a remarkable heritage:

The bridge: built in 1838, during the reign of Louis Philippe, King of France. It is essential to the village for crossing to Saint-Préjet.
Saint-Préjet church: anchored on the left bank of the Tarn, it dates back to the 11th century. It is a true gem of early Romanesque art in Gévaudan.
The Vignes coat of arms: designed by M.Thuault, it identifies 2 castles (de Dolan and Blanquefort), with the Gorges represented by a capital V. The vines bear witness to the village’s winegrowing past.
The statue of Paul le Vigneron, at the entrance to the village, bears witness to the village’s winegrowing past.
The communal bread oven, once used to bake bread made by local residents.
Notre-Dame-de-la-Pitié chapel, a former house converted into a chapel in the 15th century
The ferradou, used to suspend cows or oxen with straps and a hoisting system to shoe their hooves.
The Parayres fountain and mill, used to clean wool using the Tarn current.

The Vines

And its surprises…

Just a few kilometers from the village, the panoramic views from Point Sublime on the Causse de Sauveterre will leave you speechless, and those from the Roc des Hourtous and Roc du Serre on the Causse Méjean, are full of surprises. You can also take part in an orienteeringcanoetrip in search of the treasure of the Gorges du Tarn on the village lake. Your days are sure to be full!

©Via Ferrata from La Canourgue to Roqueprins

Les Vignes

A stage on the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn and the Chemin de Saint-Guilhem le Désert.

The village of Les Vignes is the starting point for many beautiful hikes, including the La Caxe hike. It is also a stopover for the GR736, the new GR called Gorges et Vallée du Tarn, and the GR6 Chemin de Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. You can also start canoeing to discover the Gorges du Tarn. Take an aquatic hike, an orienteering canoe trip to the village lake, or a stroll through the village lanes… Visit Les Vignes using the village map and Geocaching game to discover the village while having fun: there’s so much to do! On-site accommodation and shops will meet your every need.