Valmagne Abbey, one of the best preserved examples of Cistercian art and one of the oldest vineyards in Languedoc.
An oasis of freshness in the heart of a garrigue landscape, Valmagne Abbey is one of the best-preserved examples of Cistercian art, as well as one of the oldest vineyards in Languedoc. The tour continues with a medicinal plant garden and a conservatory of grape varieties. For a fun-filled visit, opt for the "Lost Treasures of the Colours of Valmagne" treasure hunt. In summer, the abbey's venerable walls have been vibrating for twenty years to the sound of a festival devoted to music from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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Ensuite visite de l'Abbaye .......... magnifique ! une des plus belles abbayes cistersiennes de France avec une visite agréablement commentée par notre guide, qui nous a fournis des explications claires, précises et parfois anecdotiques.
Nous y reviendrons avec plaisir, et vous conseillons vivement ce lieu
We took over the direction of this friendly inn fort in a stunning setting that had the day before. Unfortunately, time was not get there was a wind to dehorn one... LOL therefore we have to ask to eat inside and one curtly also us " that will be high or nothing and table" will have to be divided; therefore one has to accept. At the end of 10 responsible minutes it comes to see you tell us " it is your child (2 year old daughter) remains assisi and does not make noise if not heard (under one transfers you) " as I say it is a super welcome. And felt the malay of the waitresses who they are very well and makes up for the relative friendly their manager.
After the meal then disappointment total. The very average entrance without originality. The dishes you have the choice between 3 meats you enjoyed pork and lamb. Pork is inedible hard and grasse. However, the lamb is very good but not to are not any filling there are 5 small pieces courgette but a beautiful decor dish. The dessert and chocolate is tasteless step taste I do not even how you can take a chocolate cake without taste.
However, the wine is excellent has nothing to say.
In short, if you are accompanied by child and whether you want eaten for excluding drinks 25€ by nobody by levelling you to get there you will not be disappointed.
La nef est d’ailleurs toujours occupée (même s’ils ne servent plus) par d’immenses fûts de chêne.
Pas de visite libre. Visites guidées uniquement. Mais malgré la fait que nous l’ayons visitée en août, nous n’étions qu’un petit groupe ce qui rend la visite plus agréable. La guide était d’ailleurs très agréable
La visite aboutit à une boutique (souvenirs, librairie, cartes,…) et on peut également y déguster les vins du domaine, qui est toujours en activité.
Possibilité également de déjeuner sur place (restaurant bio) mais nous ne l’avons pas testé.
On peut également visiter les jardins potagers, mais la sécheresse régnant depuis plusieurs mois les avait bien dégradés.