The Cirque de Navacelles
The Grand Site of the Cirque de Navacelles lies at the heart of the Causses and the Cevennes territory listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and become the 15th.
Must-sees
Don't miss during your visit... the hameau de Navacelles, the Vis waterfall and the Foux water-mill.
The Cirque de Navacelles and its 300m canyon (carved out over millenia by the Vis) are an ecological and geological wonder. They tucked in the heart of the Causse where the concentration of megaliths is one of the most important in France. It offers visitors a spectacular panorama and a fauna and flora that is rare and exceptional.
At the heart of the Causses and the Cevennes, recently added to the list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO, and on the way to becoming a Grange Site de France, the Cirque de Navacelles is an exciting witness to a long geological history and the powerful force of water in the midst of vast limestone plateaus in the south Massif Central.
Discover the Cirque de Navacelles with activities
Horse riding, hiking, moutain biking ... so many way to discover this incredible "Grand Site of France”.
Seasonal entertainments : The tourist office of the Cirque de Navacelles offers yououtings, activities and tours for an alternative visit to this exceptional site
Seasonal Tourist Information Office 2024
Find us at our seasonal tourist information office in Baume Auriol at the Cirque de Navacelles for practical advice:
April - May - June - early July - September:* Weekends and public holidays / 10:30 am to 1 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm
July 6 - August 25: Every day / 10:30 am to 1 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm
Free shuttles - summer 2024
Free shuttles run between the Baume Auriol belvedere (34), the hamlet of Navacelles and the Blandas belvederes (30). Park your car at the belvedere car park.
Weekends of July 6/7 & August 31 / September 1 from 1:30 pm to 7 pm
Monday July 8 to Sunday August 25 inclusive: from 10:30 am to 7:15 pm
NEW - Access the Baume Auriol belvedere by bus from Lodève (connection from Montpellier or Millau) from July 13 to August 25
Paid parking in the hamlet of Navacelles
As of July 1, 2024, parking in the hamlet of Navacelles, in the heart of the cirque, will become chargeable. The rate is €4 for 24 hours from April 1 to October 31.
Let's take a walk ! walk along a footpath.
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Opening time
Open all year
- January to March : tuesday to saturday 9;30am-12am & 3pm - 5pm
- April, May, June & September : tuesday to saturday 9;30am-1pm & 2pm - 8pm
- July, August : Open everyday 9:30am-1 pm & 2pm - 6pm
- October, November & December : tuesday to saturday 9.30am-12am & 3pm - 5pm
Closed on 1st of November, 25th of december & 1st of january
