A day discovering the Lodève Museum, the National Tapestry Manufacture of the Savonnerie, and the treasures of the former episcopal city.
Leave your car at home: today you're taking the bus* to discover the gems of the hinterland!
Your bus drops you in the heart of Lodève, facing the tourist office where our team awaits to welcome you, provide your itinerary and share the final tips that will make your day memorable!
9:30 AM – Audio-guided tour of Lodève
Explore Lodève and the treasures of its historical center: the Cathedral of Saint-Fulcran, the war memorial sculpted by Paul Dardé, the bustling streets and the remarkable heritage of the City of Art and History.
10:30 AM – Free visit to the Lodève Museum
Embark on a journey of 540 million years at the Lodève Museum: explore its three permanent exhibits (Traces of Life, Imprints of Man, and Memories of Stone), as well as its current temporary exhibitions.
12:30 PM – Lunch break
It's up to you to choose: picnic in the park, meal at the restaurant, or a quick snack. Lodève is full of tasty options to satisfy all cravings.
2:00 PM – Guided tour of the Lodève Soap Factory.
Immerse yourself in the exceptional craftsmanship of this tapestry workshop where prestigious carpets are created for the most emblematic places in France. A rare moment at the heart of a living art profession.
End of the afternoon – Free time
Enjoy the last hours to stroll, shop, or simply savor the atmosphere of the city.
From the Montpellier Mosson bus station
8:45 AM - Departure from the Montpellier Mosson bus station. Arrival in downtown Lodève at 10:00 AM.
4:00 PM - Departure from the bus stop at the bottom of the shopping center next to the Factory. Arrival at Montpellier Mosson at 5:30 PM.
From the Millau bus station
8:40 AM - Departure from the Millau bus station. Arrival in downtown Lodève at 10:00 AM.
5:25 PM - Departure from downtown Lodève, in front of the tourist office. Arrival in Millau at 6:30 PM.
Rates
Ticket to be purchased directly on the bus from the driver.
€4 for the round trip ticket. Reduced price €3.
Christelle DE OLIVEIRA
Manager of the Lodévois and Larzac Booking Centre
Period All year round, only on Thursdays and Fridays
Duration 1 day
Thematic Heritage
Location Lodève
The price includes - Entrance to the Lodève museum
- Guided tour of the Savonnerie Manufacture of Lodève
The price does not include - *Transport
- Personal expenses
- Lunch / picnic
