Maguelone Cathedral
Cathédrale de Maguelone
A Romanesque fortress church on an island between a lagoon and the sea, surrounded by vineyards and wild beaches.
Maguelone Cathedral was built in the 11th and 12th centuries and once served as a bishop's seat. Its thick walls and small windows also served a defensive purpose. The surrounding organic vineyards are run by an association that supports people with disabilities. You can walk or cycle along the lagoon from Palavas or Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, and in summer a small train shuttles from the car park. Entry to the cathedral is about 4 euros. The nearby beaches are quiet, making this a good half-day trip.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Palavas-les-Flots
- MO.CO. Hôtel des collections
- Antigone
- Place de la Comédie
- Planet Ocean Montpellier
- Halles Castellane
- L'Écusson (Old Town)
- Arc de Triomphe (Porte du Peyrou)