The Top 20 Lakes around Lodève

This beautiful gravel path winds through the red earth of Lac du Salagou.

It is the iron oxide present in the rock that gives clay and sandstone this particular red color.

The Lac du Salagou takes you into another world. Embedded by round hills and vineyards, the lake is relatively central in the Hérault department. The red earth always reminds me … read more

An essential place in Hérault for outdoor sports (mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle, fishing, etc.).
Be careful in the middle of summer, prefer sporting activities early in the morning to avoid the high heat. Little shade all around the lake.

Its creams and treatments with such recognizable packaging are a must in French pharmacies and for some of us, have the scent of vacation.

If its thermal cures are world … read more

I did my tour two days after it rained. So everything was not so dusty and there were many small rivulets through which you could drive 🤙

Bell surprised to discover this lake at the edge of the old railway.
Uncrowded place in the morning in summer, ideal for a break or a snack during a bike trip.

Nice point of view on this ruined hamlet (when the dam was created in 1965) which is currently the subject of a reflection to develop a rehabilitation project ...

I can highly recommend Mas Riri. There is a small map with specialties of the region. In addition a great view over the Lac Salagou Optimal at lunchtime during a hike or a bike tour around the Lac spend.
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Ideal spot for a picnic behind the Pic Saint-Loup avoiding the crowds that gather mainly on the latter.