Causse de la Selle

In the heart of the causse wooded with holm oaks, the village of Causse-de-la-Selle allows you to have lunch far from the crowds, on the tourist route of the Hérault Gorges.

The Gorges de l'Hérault, a classified site included in the Natura 2000 network, are not very accessible. The best way to approach them is by canoe or kayak. However, the path that crosses the Causse-de-la-Selle offers beautiful views of the river.

On these small limestone plateaux in the Montpellier hinterland, several large farms have existed side by side over the centuries, living from pastoralism, wood cutting and cereals grown in the dolines. The Causse was much frequented, particularly by transhumant shepherds and muleteers. One of these roads crossed the Hérault at the ford of Figuières, where a fortified mill (private) stands. Another was at the level of the hydraulic dam, itself built upstream of the Bertrand mill.

Then, in the 19th century, the present bridge was built over the water.

Today, several canoeing companies have set up their departure base and since the end of 2011, a public pier has been built on the right bank after the cliff was consolidated. 

• Historic heritage
• Weekly market

Heritage and culture at Causse-de-la-Selle

• The Hérault Gorges
• Tower of the Liquisse XIIᵉ century
• Climbing at the Moulin de Bertrand (approved site, 32 routes)
• Dolmens and Menhirs
• Tambourine
• Viticulture: the commune is classified AOP Languedoc and AOP Terrasses du Larzac

The partners of the Tourist Office
of the Grand Pic Saint-Loup in Causse-de-la-Selle :