Activities & walks around Lunel-Viel

55 min by car

In the upper Hérault valley, at Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, the Grotte des Demoiselles takes you on a spectacular journey to the heart of the earth. Listed as a national site, this natural cave shaped by water over thousands of years reveals giant formations and astonishing mineral scenery, to discover with family, as a couple or with friends.

50 min by car

At the gateway to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Pont de Gau Ornithological Park lets you discover the wildlife of the Camargue in an unspoilt natural setting. Across 60 hectares of marshes, lagoons and reed beds, young and old can meet the birds the region is famous for, starting with its celebrated pink flamingos.

50 min by car

Departing from Anduze, the Cévennes Steam Train offers a timeless escape through wild, unspoilt landscapes. Aboard old carriages pulled by a historic locomotive, young and old cross the Gardons valley between Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard, in an authentic and charming atmosphere.

50 min by car

In Générargues, at the gateway to the Cévennes and close to Anduze, La Bambouseraie is a refreshingly different nature outing for families, couples or friends. Created 170 years ago, this exceptional botanical garden is home to more than 1,300 varieties of bamboo, trees and remarkable plants, in a shady setting that is especially pleasant on hot summer days.

5 min by car
A few minutes from Lunel-Viel, Teraventure is an outdoor leisure park, ideal for an active family day out. Located at the Domaine de la Bruyère in Entre-Vignes, formerly Saint-Christol, it offers many games and activities for children and adults alike, in a friendly, tree-lined setting.

5 min by car
A few minutes from Lunel-Viel, Les Petits Fermiers in Lansargues is an educational farm and outdoor leisure park, particularly suited to families with young children. With farm animals, gardens, games and relaxation areas, it is an excellent idea for a half-day or full day in the fresh air.

20 min by car
Located in the Odysseum district of Montpellier, Planet Ocean offers a great immersive adventure, from the depths of the oceans to the far reaches of space. Designed for the whole family, the tour combines aquariums, themed spaces, interactive experiences and scientific discoveries.

35 min by car
In the heart of Le Grau-du-Roi, the Seaquarium Institut Marin is a must-see outing for discovering the riches of the marine world as a family. Located on Avenue du Palais de la Mer, it offers a fun, educational tour through the Mediterranean seabed, tropical seas and the vast open ocean.

5 min on foot
In Lunel-Viel, GM Squash & Padel is a friendly sports complex, ideal for a game with friends, family or colleagues. The club welcomes beginners and experienced players alike, with indoor courts for playing all year round, whatever the weather.

35 min by car

A few minutes from the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, the Salins de Camargue offer a spectacular landscape shaped by salt, wind and water. Among the salt pans, the canals and the vast pink expanses that appear depending on the season, the visit reveals an emblematic place of the Gard Camargue.

35 min by car

In the heart of the dunes of the Gard Camargue, near Le Grau-du-Roi, L'Espiguette lighthouse is one of the emblematic monuments of the Mediterranean coast. Easily recognised by its tall, dark square tower, it has guided sailors for more than 150 years.

15 min by car, on foot or by bike
Starting from Mauguio, set off on a pleasant walk along the Étang de l'Or, also known as the Mauguio lagoon. The Sentier du Cabanier follows the lagoon through a landscape typical of the Petite Camargue, with reed beds, canals, wet meadows and old fishermen's huts.

35 min by car, beach

A few minutes from Le Grau-du-Roi, the beaches of L'Espiguette offer spectacular scenery of sea, fine sand and great wind-sculpted dunes. Listed as a Grand Site de France, this protected natural area stretches along nearly 10 kilometres of coast, with no buildings on the seafront.

15 min by car, walk, easy to moderate.

In Villetelle, between Nîmes and Montpellier, the archaeological site of Ambrussum takes you back in time, from the Gallic era to the Roman period.

10 min by car, walk, easy to moderate

This walk is a discovery trail through the wildlife and plants of the Candillargues marsh. You will spot birds and bulls as you venture through the marsh vegetation.