Let
the song of the cicadas guide you as you explore the Cévennes foothills. Medieval villages show evidence of their eventful history amidst fragrant
auras of thyme and rosemary.
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| The hills of the Cevennes |
"A sea of rocks" |
The Cévennes foothills were the cradle of the silk industry in
the 16th century. They take you on a journey through the history of silk
illustrated by the scenery, the museums and the architectural heritage.
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| Sauve |
Saint Hippolyte du Fort |
Vézenobres, with its tiered village streets looking down from
its rocky point; Sauve, with its famous wooden forks, its fortified gates,
its towers and Hôtel de la Monnaie; Anduze and Saint-Hippolyte du
Fort are the heralds of the Cévennes Foothills..
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| Vézénobres |
Typical Cévennes scenery |
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