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La Cité de Pierres

Visit la Cité de Pierres, an imaginary city drawn by nature

Discover la Cité de Pierres, the jewel of the Parc des Grands Causses, in Montpellier-le-Vieux. This visit is accessible to all with a choice of activities for everyone, to guarantee unforgettable moments with family, friends or on your own. Explore the largest ruiniform site in Europe with activities to suit your preferences.

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Relaxing

Relax and rest, have a picnic, read, draw, meditate, breathe, dream, smile. La Cité de Pierres allows you to escape from everyday life in balance and harmony with abundant nature.

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Walking

Discover la Cité de Pierres in Montpellier-le-Vieux, in the Regional Natural Park of the Grands Causses, with walks of different levels showing signs about the heritage of our fantastic city.

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Playing

Go on an adventure with Martel the explorer and follow in the footsteps of the Amathis civilisation. With our Explor’Game® "L'Arche des Mystères", take up the challenges and free the petrified city.

Voyager

Travelling

A 50 minute trip on a mini-train in the heart of la Cité de Pierres, with a stop at the dark balm (rock shelter) for a video projection revealing the 7 keys to discovery of La Cité de Pierres.

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Climbing

Climb in Via Ferrata or in Acro’Roc (from 8 years old), take in the experience of the rocks and then breathe in the fresh air of the Grands Causses whilst zip-lining. These activities are led by a professional.

La Région Occitanie
Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses
Sites d'exception en Languedoc
Aveyron Vivre Vrai
Explore Millau

La Cité de Pierres in Montpellier-le-Vieux


“The Causse Noir is the richest of all runiform rock masses: Montpellier-le-Vieux, the region’s capital...is one of the most remarkable rock cities in the world”
Edouard Alfred Martel

Contact us

La Cité de Pierres
Montpellier-le-Vieux
Lieu dit Le Maubert
12100 Millau - France
+33 (0)5 65 60 66 30

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