COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES GRAND ORB
The village of Avène with its circular architecture, is nestled along the bends of the Orb river and has continued to maintain its authentic character with narrow streets towered over by magnificent archways. It plays a central role in the Communauté de Communes Grand Orb. The recent discoveries of Roman ruins testify to ancient human presence in the Avène region. In approximately 1874, the Avène spa was declared to be of public benefit, due to the results observed in the treatment of chronic and difficult to cure skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis..). This spring water emerges from the underground depths in the Languedoc region and has been used for over 250 years.
INFORMATION AND EVENTS
The Avène Hydrotherapy Center and the village of Avène are part of the Communauté de communes Grand Orb with two local information and special events centers :
Grand Orb, Avene Tourist Office
Tel.: + 33 (0)4 67 23 43 38
"Les Muriers" Leisure Center
Tel : + 33 (0)4 67 23 46 30
The Communauté de communes Grand Orb is also part of the original Hérault region:
VISITING THE SURROUNDING AREA
If you bring your personal vehicle, take the time to visit the surrounding area.
- The Gorges of Héric and Le Caroux,
- The Gorges of Tarn
- The Lakes of Avène, Laouzas, Raviège and Salagou
- The Canal du Midi
- The Cirque de Navacelles, the gorges of Mourèze
- The village of Couvertoirade of the Knights Templar
- The natural caves at Roquefort
- The Millau Viaduct
- Sylvanès Abbeyu
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Espinouse and Escandorgue mountains
- Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
- The Hérault valley and its wine routes
