Sérignan Art et Nature
Breakfast. Departure for Sérignan, a city which has preserved its authenticity and in particular its coastline. Visit of the city with the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Grâce, it is classified as a historical heritage and is one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic art in the region, its Town Hall which occupies a former wine estate, an architecture of the XIXth century , the Vargoz castle which welcomes resident artists, the Red Bridge which replaces a former suspension bridge, the Hall, a place of power and exchanges, the Saint-Roch footbridge. Visit of the Museum of Contemporary Art, a dynamic place that offers national and international exhibitions. Afternoon. Discovery of a protected natural site Les Orpellières. A Natura 2000 classified area. Acquired by the Conservatoire du Littoral in 1980, this 150 hectare estate is made up of a dune cordon, a vast area of salt meadow and old farm buildings. The domain of Orpellières ('' Orb pelé '') is the only coastal area preserved in its natural state in the region. It was the subject of an experimental research program in the preservation of dunes, in particular through the use of ganivelles. Your guide will make you aware of environmental protection and will also introduce you to Mediterranean flora and fauna.