Discovery of the Circulade in Souvignargues
Stroll through the unusual narrow streets of a village steeped in history and marvel at the ingenuity of the circulade, a living vestige of the Middle Ages.
From Souvignargues, follow signs for Chapelle Saint André then Le Grès. At this crossroads, follow signs for Le Temple, then Barbière. Then follow signs for La Circulade and Place du Cèdre, then back to Souvignargues via the direction Mairie.
SIGHTSEEING
- The 12th-century Romanesque church of Saint-André.
- The circulade village.
- The 19th-century temple.
- The 19th-century covered wash-house and its three basins.
GOOD TO KNOW :
The circulade is an architectural layout that dates back to around the turn of the century. Streets are laid out in concentric circles around the château and church. Calades and traverses intersect them and lead to the rampart gates. This layout served a defensive function, as the houses on the outskirts of the town were the most exposed to potential invaders.
30250 Souvignargues
Means of communication
- Telephone : 04 66 80 99 30
- e-mail : accueil@ot-sommieres.fr
- Pedestrian sports
- Hiking itinerary
Itinerary
- Distance : 2,5 km
- Type : BOUCLE
- Signposted itinerary (Yellow markings)
- Height difference : 36 m.
- Positive difference in elevation : 36 m.
- Duration : 0h40
Equipement
- Parking nearby
Documents
Open
All year round daily.
Rates
Free access.
Environment
- 30 - 40 min from an SNCF station by electric bike
- 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
- 30 - 40 min walk to bus stop
- Village centre