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Monument à Louis Paulhan – Cave traditional loop from Pézenas
01:13
29.1km
200m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 8, 2026
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 464 m for 110 m
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Start point
Parking
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444 m
Monument à Louis Paulhan
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Monument to Louis Paulhan – A tribute to the famous aviation pioneer from Pézenas. Born here in 1883, the pilot was one of the world's first aviators and set several flight records even before World War I.
Yes, the monument commemorates Louis Paulhan, one of Pézenas' most famous sons. He was born in the town in 1883 and was one of the very early aviation pioneers in the world.
Why is he so significant?
* He received French pilot's license No. 10 – at a time when flying was still a dangerous adventure.
* In 1909 and 1910, he set several altitude, distance, and duration flight records.
* At the first international air meeting in Los Angeles in 1910, he won the competition and set a then-world altitude record of over 1,200 meters.
* His flight from London to Manchester in 1910 became particularly famous, winning him a prestigious competition and gaining him international recognition.
The Monument in Pézenas
Pézenas is very proud of its famous aviation pioneer. A monument was erected in his birthplace in his memory. Additionally, since 1983, a square has borne his name. He is also buried in Pézenas.
Interesting Anecdote
When Paulhan gave flight demonstrations in California in 1910, he met a young man named William Edward Boeing. This young man later became the founder of **Boeing**.
Yes, the monument commemorates Louis Paulhan, one of Pézenas' most famous sons. He was born in the town in 1883 and was one of the very early aviation pioneers in the world.
Why is he so significant?
* He received French pilot's license No. 10 – at a time when flying was still a dangerous adventure.
* In 1909 and 1910, he set several altitude, distance, and duration flight records.
* At the first international air meeting in Los Angeles in 1910, he won the competition and set a then-world altitude record of over 1,200 meters.
* His flight from London to Manchester in 1910 became particularly famous, winning him a prestigious competition and gaining him international recognition.
The Monument in Pézenas
Pézenas is very proud of its famous aviation pioneer. A monument was erected in his birthplace in his memory. Additionally, since 1983, a square has borne his name. He is also buried in Pézenas.
Interesting Anecdote
When Paulhan gave flight demonstrations in California in 1910, he met a young man named William Edward Boeing. This young man later became the founder of **Boeing**.
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8.07 km
The Saint-Étienne Church, 600 years of history
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Rebuilt in 1425, as attested by the date engraved on the keystone of the choir, the church of Saint-Étienne is one of the most beautiful testaments to Valros' heritage. Its sober architecture, characteristic of Southern Gothic, is distinguished by a vast single nave, powerful buttresses, and an elegant, light-filled choir. But its history is much older: a Christian community has been attested here since the 7th century, and a Visigothic sarcophagus, visible in front of the entrance, still holds the memory of that time. Damaged during the Wars of Religion and then restored over the centuries, the church was long the heart of village life, hosting both religious celebrations and large public gatherings.
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12.6 km
Saint-Martial Priory
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Le Prieuré Saint-Martial is a discreet but history-rich stop amidst the wine landscapes of Alignan-du-Vent. Behind its walls lies a site occupied since antiquity: the priory is said to have been built on the site of an ancient Roman villa, before evolving over the centuries under the religious and agricultural influence of the communities that occupied it.
Associated with a Benedictine monastic presence, Saint-Martial bears witness to a time when priories were not only places of prayer but also centers for land exploitation. Around the religious building, a vibrant estate was organized, linked to cultivation, livestock farming, and probably viticulture, which profoundly shaped the landscape of Languedoc.
The site subsequently experienced a new life: the former Le Prieuré Saint-Martial complex has been restored and transformed into a charming place to stay, with accommodations set up in the historic buildings, a tree-lined park, and relaxation areas. It indeed features about a dozen accommodations (apartments, lofts, cottages, and villas), blending the charm of the old (stone walls, exposed beams, vaulted volumes) with contemporary amenities. Guests have access to two swimming pools, one of which is heated in mid-season. This redevelopment now makes it possible to preserve a rural heritage that could have disappeared, by giving a new function to these centuries-old stones.
Associated with a Benedictine monastic presence, Saint-Martial bears witness to a time when priories were not only places of prayer but also centers for land exploitation. Around the religious building, a vibrant estate was organized, linked to cultivation, livestock farming, and probably viticulture, which profoundly shaped the landscape of Languedoc.
The site subsequently experienced a new life: the former Le Prieuré Saint-Martial complex has been restored and transformed into a charming place to stay, with accommodations set up in the historic buildings, a tree-lined park, and relaxation areas. It indeed features about a dozen accommodations (apartments, lofts, cottages, and villas), blending the charm of the old (stone walls, exposed beams, vaulted volumes) with contemporary amenities. Guests have access to two swimming pools, one of which is heated in mid-season. This redevelopment now makes it possible to preserve a rural heritage that could have disappeared, by giving a new function to these centuries-old stones.
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14.7 km
Cave traditional
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The cooperative winery of Alignan-du-Vent bears witness to wine history. Created in 1936 under the name "Les Vignerons d'Alignan-du-Vent", it was born in a difficult context for small producers, facing the wine market crisis and the need to unite to better promote their harvest.
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15.2 km
L'église Saint-Martin d'Alignan-du-Vent
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The Saint-Martin church recalls the ancient history of Alignan-du-Vent. Dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, a 4th-century bishop who became one of the most popular saints in Gaul, it bears witness to the central role the church played in the construction of medieval villages.
The current building retains traces of the different eras that have shaped the village. Its sober architecture, its bell tower, and its massive volumes evoke the rural churches of Bas-Languedoc, often rebuilt or remodeled over the centuries. Located in the center of the old town, Saint-Martin remains an architectural and historical landmark of the village today.
The current building retains traces of the different eras that have shaped the village. Its sober architecture, its bell tower, and its massive volumes evoke the rural churches of Bas-Languedoc, often rebuilt or remodeled over the centuries. Located in the center of the old town, Saint-Martin remains an architectural and historical landmark of the village today.
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29.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.2 km
1.18 km
496 m
148 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
28.9 km
220 m
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