10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Languedoc-Roussillon That You Shouldn't Miss

October 29, 2021 Misti Hsu

Boasting Medieval fortresses, Roman aqueducts, Mediterranean coastline, endless vineyards and expansive national parks, a visitor could spend a lifetime exploring sunny Languedoc-Rousillon. Sitting on the geographic divide between the Iberian peninsula and mainland Europe, the regions towns and cities, including beautiful Carcassonne, Nimes and Montpellier, are connected by paths both ancient and new. Hike Via Domitia, a Roman road, or rent a barge for a trip down the Canal du Midi.
Restaurants in Languedoc-Roussillon

1. Cathedrale St-Pierre

6 bis rue Abbe-Marcel-Montels Place St-Pierre, 34000, Montpellier France +33 4 67 66 04 12 http://www.cathedrale-montpellier.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 681 reviews

Cathedrale St-Pierre

Reviewed By Travelfordream6

It is a very beautiful cathedral, the architecture is magnificent, it was a beautiful discovery, we like to visit the cathedrals in the cities we visit to expand our general culture

2. Basilique St-Paul-Serge

Narbonne France +33 4 68 32 68 98 http://www.panoramio.com/user/354935/tags/Narbonne
Excellent
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4.5 based on 89 reviews

Basilique St-Paul-Serge

Reviewed By KateJourney - Exeter, Canada

A fascinating church in Narbonne with long history as noted here by other posters. We went specifically to see the crypt, which has dug into the adjoining burial ground to expose centuries of sarcophagi and layers of bone in the dirt. A real descent into the underworld accessed through this church, which has evidence of destruction from the French Revolution as well as the famous frog in the holy water basin.

3. Palais des Archeveques

Place de l'Hotel de Ville, 11100, Narbonne France +33 4 68 90 30 30 http://www.narbonne-tourisme.com/organiser/a-voir-a-faire/118606-palais-des-archeveques
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4.5 based on 324 reviews

Palais des Archeveques

Reviewed By Marijkedol - Limoux, France

There is something about the cathedrales in France. The Cathedrale St Just in Narbonne is very impressive. You cannot help to feel humble and quiet if you wander through this magnificent building. It is right in the centre of Narbonne and it has a lovely garden.

4. Temple Maguelone

25 rue Maguelone, 34000, Montpellier France +33 4 67 92 19 27
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Temple Maguelone

5. Abbaye de Fontfroide

Chemin de Fontfroide Rd 613, 11100, Narbonne France +33 4 68 45 11 08 [email protected] http://www.fontfroide.com/
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4.5 based on 2,112 reviews

Abbaye de Fontfroide

Open all year long. Visits, Restaurant, Wines, Concerts...

Reviewed By chaletaria

Beautiful abbey just outside Narbonne (you need transport). In an excellent state of repair and an informative leaflet (although the downloadable PDF is better- available French, English, Spanish). The cloisters are interesting, as are the gardens, but the piece de resistance is the church with its incredible stained glass windows. We came back in the evening to watch the light show (10-midnight). We were concerned that we would just see everything again, but in the evening, but the show was completely different and an excellent evening experience. The beautifully done show in the tour d’honneur/ courtyard (french only) was the highlight, as was a nice light show in the Louis XIV courtyard. Not too expensive (unless you opt for their meal+show, which we didn’t).

6. Eglise Notre-Dame des Sablons

rue Jean-Jaures, 30220, Aigues-Mortes France http://ot-aiguesmortes.com/leglise-notre-dame-des-sablons
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4.5 based on 364 reviews

Eglise Notre-Dame des Sablons

7. Abbaye Saint Martin du Canigou

66820 Casteil France +33 4 68 05 50 03 [email protected] http://stmartinducanigou.org
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4.5 based on 396 reviews

Abbaye Saint Martin du Canigou

On an eagle's nest in the heart of the Massif du Canigou, the former Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin's discretely overhangs the valley since the XI century. A unique site just waiting to be discovered by the delighted rambler, with ist bell tower, marble capitals, the vaulted abbey-church and crypt... A jewel of early Romanesque architecture typical of this region.

Reviewed By rebeccatust - Perpignan, France

The walk up to this Abbey, perched on the top of a mountain, is fantastic (about 40 mins, bring walking shoes). The kids (aged 4 and 6) enjoyed it too. The Abbey is a great reward at the end, the guided tour (in French) is very well done and interesting (even for young children), and there are views of the mountains from all around the Abbey.

8. Cathedrale Saint-Nazaire de Beziers

Rue des Albigeois, 34500, Beziers France +33 4 67 28 22 89 http://www.beziers-in-mediterranee.com/decouvrir/cote-ville/beziers-les-monuments-racontent-le-temps
Excellent
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4.5 based on 959 reviews

Cathedrale Saint-Nazaire de Beziers

Reviewed By MarjieS670 - Renfrew, United Kingdom

This is such a beautiful Church steeped in history. Although it is situated at the top of a hill, it is fairly easy to access from the town. Admission is free (there is a donation box) and it is well looked after. There is a lovely courtyard and the views from the Cathedral grounds are magnificent. It is certainly worth paying a visit if you are in Béziers.

9. Basilique Notre-Dame de Marceille

Limoux France http://t3m.voila.net/doc_nd_de_marceille_limoux.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Basilique Notre-Dame de Marceille

10. La Chapelle des Penitents Blancs

Place Frederic Mistral, 34000, Montpellier France +33 9 77 72 85 19
Excellent
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

La Chapelle des Penitents Blancs

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