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Perched at 1,100 m on nearly inaccessible rocks, the small chapel of Saint Eutrope in Nougayrol was built in the 12th century by Benedictines of the Cluny order to house the saint’s tomb.
At the dawn of Christianity, the building served as a refuge for a hermit renowned for his virtues, and whose name remained linked to the sanctuary where he lived and prayed.
The panorama to the south is stunning: one can see Mont Saint-Clair of Sète, the sea, and the Pyrenees. Walking a few steps toward the Caroux reveals the Gorges d’Héric.
The chapel of Saint Eutrope stands on a rocky peak on the northern slope of the Espinouse, not far from the Way of Saint James (Via Tolosana) which, from Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare, follows the valley of the Mare as far as Murat-sur-Vèbre. The chapel and its adjoining hermitage were restored in the 1980s. Access requires about 30 minutes on foot via a path and over 300 steps.
At the dawn of Christianity, the building served as a refuge for a hermit renowned for his virtues, and whose name remained linked to the sanctuary where he lived and prayed.
The panorama to the south is stunning: one can see Mont Saint-Clair of Sète, the sea, and the Pyrenees. Walking a few steps toward the Caroux reveals the Gorges d’Héric.
The chapel of Saint Eutrope stands on a rocky peak on the northern slope of the Espinouse, not far from the Way of Saint James (Via Tolosana) which, from Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare, follows the valley of the Mare as far as Murat-sur-Vèbre. The chapel and its adjoining hermitage were restored in the 1980s. Access requires about 30 minutes on foot via a path and over 300 steps.
Prices :
Free access.
Adapted tourism :
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Accepted animals :
Yes
no extra charge
Services :
Pets welcome
Categories :
12th C
