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Pont du Diable (Hérault)
A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Murviel-lès-Montpellier
Occitanie, France · Europe
About Murviel-lès-Montpellier
Murviel-lès-Montpellier is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saussan, 37km from Cirque de Navacelles.
Murviel-lès-Montpellier is in Occitanie, France, with about 1,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Saussan, about 5 km away.
Murviel-lès-Montpellier (French pronunciation: [myʁvjɛl lɛ mɔ̃pəlje], literally Murviel near Montpellier; Languedocien: Mervièlh) is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.
The Oppidum d'Altimurium, also known as the Oppidum Murviel-les-Montpellier, is an ancient hill-town (orRead more
oppidum) located near the village.
Agénor Azéma de Montgravier, pioneering archaeologist, carried out excavations in the mid 19th century at the Roman ruins of Murviel-lès-Montpellier on behalf of the Commission de la Carte des Gaules. An archaeological museum with some artifacts from the site is located in Murviel-les-Montpellier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Murviel-lès-Montpellier?
Within an hour or so of Murviel-lès-Montpellier: Pont du Diable (Hérault) (18 km), Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (21 km), Cirque de Navacelles (37 km), Aigues-Mortes (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Murviel-lès-Montpellier?
The nearest famous roads are Millau Viaduct (A75) and Gorges de la Nesque Road.
Where is Murviel-lès-Montpellier?
Murviel-lès-Montpellier is in Occitanie, France, about 5 km from Saussan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,352
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Occitanie
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.6053, 3.7375
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Murviel-lès-Montpellier
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
A medieval pilgrimage village around a Romanesque abbey, hidden in a wild gorge of the Hérault.
21 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Cirque de Navacelles
A perfect horseshoe canyon carved by the Vis, with a tiny hamlet cradled in its abandoned river meander.
37 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Aigues-Mortes
A perfectly rectangular walled medieval port town rising from the Camargue salt marshes and pink lagoons.
37 km · about 45 min drive
national park
Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue
A wild wetland delta of pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls between the arms of the Rhône.
53 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Arena of Nimes
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, still hosting events nearly 2,000 years after its construction.
56 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mont Aigoual
The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Murviel-lès-Montpellier
- 18 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.
- 59 kmMont AigoualThe highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
- 78 kmMillau ViaductWorld's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France
- 78 kmMillau Viaduct (A75)The world's tallest bridge at 343m, crossing the Tarn gorge on the A75 - an experience to drive and to view from below.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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