Château d'Aumelas

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Forts and castles

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The castle of Aumelas is a feudal fortress classified as a historical monument. Cited as early as 1034, it is located in Aumelas, near Montpellier, in the Hérault department.

Coordinates: 43°35'52"N, 3°36'32"E

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Day trips

Château d'Aumelas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pont de Gignac, Jardin botanique de la Font de Bézombes, Carmel Saint-Joseph, Gallardet Dolmen.

5.3 miNW
Bridge
Pont de Gignac
135 min walk • Gignac Bridge carries the N109 road over the river Hérault, 1 km west of the town of Gignac in the Hérault département of France.
6.4 miNW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de la Font de Bézombes, Saint-André-de-Sangonis
163 min walk • The Jardin botanique de la Font de Bézombes is a private botanical garden located in Saint-André-de-Sangonis, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The garden contains three environments organized into seven sections: tropical, desert, swamp, Chinese, herbs, vegetables, and French garden.
4.4 miNW
Church
Carmel Saint-Joseph, Gignac
112 min walk • Notre-Dame-de-Grâce de Gignac Church is a Catholic church located in Gignac, in the French department of Hérault, in the Occitanie region.
5 miW
Museum
Gallardet Dolmen
128 min walk • Gallardet Dolmen is a dolmen near the village of Le Pouget in Languedoc, France. It is a large tumulus, containing a 12 metre long alley. The main chamber, 6 metres long by 4 metres wide, is covered by three large capstones. The entrance is described as being like an "oven door", 2 metres high and 1 metre wide.
4.5 miN
Winery, Wine tours
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Aniane
116 min walk • Mas de Daumas Gassac is a French wine producer from the wine region Languedoc, classified as Vin de Pays de l'Hérault due to its use of grape varieties outside specifications of its AOC. The winery, producing both white and red wine, is located in the south of France, in the commune of Aniane.
4.2 miW
Locality
Le Pouget
106 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Le Pouget is the stunning Château du Pouget. This medieval castle, dating back to the 12th century, is a testament to the village's rich history and offers a glimpse into the past. Visitors can wander through the castle grounds...
6.7 miSW
Locality
Saint-Pargoire
172 min walk • One of the highlights of Saint-Pargoire is its beautiful medieval architecture, with narrow winding streets and stone buildings that exude old-world charm. Visitors can wander through the village and admire the well-preserved buildings, including the 12th century...
5.8 miNE
Locality
Montarnaud
147 min walk • One of the highlights of Montarnaud is its stunning natural surroundings. The commune is surrounded by rolling vineyards, lush forests, and scenic hiking trails, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can take leisurely walks through the...
5 miW
Locality
Pouzols
128 min walk • Pouzols is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.