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shashab33

It left us awe-struck,considering it now functions as a parish church, boasting the best preserved French organ built by the celebrated Cavaille in 18th- century, a performance of which we were privy to listen to Somehow, our criss-crossing of France had omitted Montpellier, but for this review it is the village nestled in the middle of garrigue, gullies and caves, that we were itching to see. On arrival it resembles a typical southern village huddled around its abbey. Scarcely altered and well preserved it has narrow lanes and flower-bedecked stone houses roofed with tile, its rugged beauty is worthy of its accolades. Its literally snuggled among the boulders, dominated by the 'giant's' castle, an imposing sentinel at the gateway to the desert, the medieval village can easily compare to Camelot or confetti created by Disney. Its parapet, fifteen m above the Herault River gives an exceptional view of the desert. Saint-Guilhem has an air of serenity, making it easy to succumb to its charms, especially the shade of a plane tree over a hundred years old after strolling through the medieval lanes to the Place de la Liberte. We found,that the village of 250 souls are one, big happy family who were very kind and hospitable to two Antipodeans within their midst, quizzing us as we listened to the organ accompanying Sunday service. They suggested following the stream to "Bout du Mond" and the Clamouse caverns. They strongly advised us to consult, prior to setting off, the dried thistles that adorn many doorways, which act as a barometer. If the flower is wide open, it should rain. If closed, then the forcast is poor. As foodies, we totally enjoyed the local oreilletus, called bougnettes; succulent fritters made with dough flavoured with orange flower. it was the perfect stop before we had a quick look at the potteries for the local glassed ceramics. Fabulous, hospitable, charming village and inhabitants.

Mollehol

We saw the abbey on a guided tour and we were fortunate to get some background on this landmark, otherwise it would have been just a church in a small town. Cool site but sadly we were kicked out because the Sunday mass was going to start.

JudyF453

The church was started in the 12thC I believe and has several styles of church architecture. It has an amazingly high vaulted ceiling and gives off a feeling of calm. The cloisters are very serene and there is a museum within them. I found it amazing that such a small village, had such a large church. From it, you walk out directly into the village square with it's restaurants and shops. There is a very old tree in the middle of the square, and I imagine, it must have seen a lot of events happening!

SpikeVancouver

The Abbey in this tiny village is certainly worth a visit. It is very beautiful and has a lovely serene feeling about it. Delightful cloister as well..

Z8661AFjohng

This abbey blends Romanesque, medieval, and Roman trappings and as such could represent the growth of Europe in architecture. Pretty cool to see. Huge barrell vaults on the inside and an picture postcard views on the outside. And it's free!

BlueMarlinstravellog

The owners of the villa we were renting said seeing the town was a must and getting there early was advisable because of the parking . They were absolutely right on both counts. We went on a Monday morning as the forecast was cloudy and managed to park on the edge of town in the canoe hire car park for free. Perhaps it was because we had parked where we had but it seemed that there was not very to see but how wrong were we. The walk up through the winding streets, with the arts and crafts shops, was a real revelation; this is a town that keeps on giving and having wandered down a side alley we found ourselves in the main square next to the Abbaye. It was so peaceful and quiet inside and also outside in the cloisters. This is truly a wonderful building and much grander than you might expect even if it is in the oldest town in France. By the time we came out of the Abbaye it was approaching mid day and the cafés in the main square were beginning to fill up quite rapidly. Having managed to find a table under what can only be described as the biggest tree I have ever seen in a town square, we had one of the best croque's and green salad ever. This came with a glass of wine and was reasonably priced at 10 Euros. All in all a lovely day out.

Eddie4516

This village is a beautiful place to stop a after a canoe trip down the L'Herault River or even by itself. As with many small villages, the Abbaye (abbey) or church are the center of the attractions in town. However, here there are many shops with, not just tourist souvenirs, but with many shops where local artisans sell their wares. There is everything from art, to soaps, to jewelry. Above the village is a fortress built into the face of a cliff on the mountain. The food in town is wonderful, especially, if like us, you like to snack your way though town trying many different things.

Douglas1953

If you can walk the steep hill to the Abbey it is well worth a visit. It is on the Camino and I was thrilled to walk a little of the way.A delightful little village...But parking is a huge problem.....but be patient it is worth it!

astartef

A very busy spot this town with parking a major issue, come late in the day to park at the top of the town and it is a short walk to the abbey. It is a beautiful, spare, peaceful example of romanesque architecture, with a lovely cloister outside.Pause for a moment to contemplate all off the footsteps that went before you, light a candle..it is lovely.

AnnieAcorn

We visited Saint Guilhem after a blissful day in the Gorge d'Heric and were blown away by the beauty and tranquility of this ancient place. It's setting is stunning and despite the tourism,it manages to retain it's character and integrity. It deserves its status as a World Heritage Site.

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