Hikes and walks to do in Lunel
In the eastern part of the Hérault department is the commune of Lunel. Rich in culture, this territory is full of hikes and walks to do with friends or family for a delicious vacation in Languedoc Roussillon.
Not far from there, in Sommières, the campsite Le Domaine de Gajan, awaits you to put your bags in a warm place, less than 30 kilometers from the sea.
Cultural walks in Lunel
There is no lack of cultural walks in Lunel. It remains of its history a beautiful synagogue, memories of scholars, translators, in a magnificent museum, a beautiful church, arenas and cooperative cellars.
Not forgetting the Arboretum, the city’s lungs, to discover the trees, fruits, flowers and other plants of the Mediterranean. On two hectares, you will discover six rooms dedicated to the cultures of the man and his food habits, since the period of Palaeolithic until our days.
Winegrowers and wine merchants welcome you for tastings (in moderation, of course), and to talk to you with passion about the vines and the work around the grapes and the wine professions.
Unforgettable walks and hikes in Lunel
In the south, you can discover many places to walk in the heart of a vast wetland of almost 2000 hectares. In the past, the ponds were connected and formed a vast inland sea. Today, we discover very beautiful places where fresh and salt water mix.
Here, the fauna and flora are specific and exist only in these privileged places. There are no less than 10,000 wintering or passing waterfowl (teal, gulls, Hansel terns, not to mention the white stilt, to name a few). The flora is dotted with salicornia, reeds, saladelles and magnificent rushes.
Not far from there is Ambrussum, a major archaeological research site in the region, showing the best preserved Roman remains.
There is no shortage of walks and tourist circuits in Lunel: on the slopes of St-Christol, on the ” chemin des capitelles ” in Villetelle, or again, on foot or by bike, along the Lunel canal. For an easy family walk of 8 kilometers, there is a road in Vérargues, leading on a slope, between the vines of the AOP Muscat and the pine forests, and passing by beautiful castles and vineyards.
The Domaine de Gajan, your 4 star campsite near Lunel
From the beginning of April to the end of September, enjoy the warm welcome of this campsite located near Lunel, a family campsite not far from the sea. Located between Nîmes and Montpellier, it offers beautiful landscapes and an ideal setting for holidaymakers.
A wide choice of accommodation in Lunel is offered, with fully equipped mobile homes, one or more bedrooms. Numerous shaded pitches complete the offer, with spacious and practical sanitary facilities.
Theaquatic area consists of a large outdoor pool of 200m², heated if necessary, three slides for fun, and a 25m² paddling pool for the little ones. Aquagym classes and solarium are available, as well as shaded areas to relax on a comfortable deck chair.
Animations, games and activities are not lackingat the Domaine de Gajan, in particular the Home Ball and a beautiful inflatable structure with an obstacle course made of slides, studs and tunnels (under the supervision of the parents).
Lunel is the ideal place to enjoy a vacation in the sun, with friends, lovers or family. Located in the heart of a rich cultural and historical region, it allows you to discover different landscapes at every moment.