In Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit, Romanesque architectural heritage, historic paths, riverbanks, and agricultural processing come together. Those who choose Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit for their stay may want to find or rent a vacation apartment here.
Culture
The Domaine du Solier was listed as a historic monument by decree of September 1, 1999. The protection covers the entire château as well as the façades and roofs of the adjacent farm buildings (cadastral reference A2 203).
The Temple de Saint-Hilaire is located in a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century. It was built on the Le Cap promontory above the Cévennes valleys and served as a parish church and priory. The surviving Romanesque features include the choir end and a round-arched portal with a double archivolt, above which is an oculus.
Paths
The Le Gardonnet hiking trail connects two parts of the municipality of Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit and follows former routes between hamlets and mills. Along the way, it offers diverse views ranging from the valley floors to the ridge paths and passes hamlets as well as evidence of the traditional use of land and water. The trail runs through the forest, crosses the Gardonnet on a footbridge, and then heads toward the hamlet of La Teissonnière.
The Grisou the Mule hiking route also passes through Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit. On the way to the Croix de Bourrel, it follows a former draille, a historic livestock-driving path.
Water
The Pont de Saint-Hilaire provides easy access to the banks of the Gardon d’Alès beneath a bridge near the N106. Swimming there is unsupervised; the water is analyzed regularly.
Local Processing
At Ferme Florette, visitors can learn about the harvesting and processing of chestnuts. The chestnuts are used to make products including jams, syrups, biscuits, and chestnut bread.
Ferme Florette also keeps Angora goats. The mohair wool is processed on site into products such as slippers, scarves, and balls of yarn.
