Garden of the Tomple hike

During your walk you can observe the historical and natural heritage of Génolhac

HISTORICAL HERITAGE :
Saint-Pierre Church
Built in the XIth century by the lord of Génolhac to anchor his power on the territory, this Romanesque church was largely modified over the centuries, in particular in the XVIth century when it inherited its famous "comb bell tower".

The Temple
Built on the ruins of a 14th century Dominican convent at the dawn of the French Revolution, the temple of Génolhac is one of the most important in the area, due to the strong Protestant population in this village, a bastion of the Camisarde resistance.

The medieval alleys
Stroll through the medieval streets of Génolhac to discover all its treasures, witnesses of a rich and complex history. From its Romanesque church to its wall sculptures, discover this medieval heritage full of diversity.

To complete your hike : ask for the map of Génolhac with the history at the Tourist Office of Génolhac.

The "Pont de Jouany
This medieval aqueduct of the 14th century was the scene of a major event of the Camisard War; the assassination of the Huguenot leader Joany by the Royal Dragons. Today, this aqueduct is a work of art of the famous "Voie Régordane" and is currently being restored.

The Garden of Tomple
At the bottom of a wild valley nestles a garden of passion in the "English garden" style.
A rich collection of perennials and shrubs accompany, in a clever botanical disorder spread over more than one hectare, a collection of old roses. A garden of passion always in motion with ponds, pools and streams.


To complete your hike : ask for the map of Génolhac with the history at the Tourist Office of Génolhac.



NATURAL HERITAGE:
Around Génolhac, you can see beautiful chestnut and beech groves; these are heritage habitats.
The chestnut tree can reach more than 30m in height. After pollination, the female flowers develop into "pelous" bogues in which the chestnuts are formed. Chestnuts, very nutritious, have long been the basis of the diet of the Cevennes. This is what earned the chestnut tree its nickname of "bread tree".
Also to be seen on this circuit, the Black Woodpecker which is particularly fond of the forest character of this sector.

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