Discover Corconne through its landscapes, vineyards and local heritage. At the Pont du Hasard, a natural arch stands at the end of a canyon; the Cave Coopérative la Gravette combines wine production with a tasting and sales area. A chapel and a former olive oil mill add historical points of interest. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between the conditions for visiting each place.

Views at the Pont du Hasard

The Pont du Hasard is a natural arch at the end of a canyon. The route there offers viewpoints over the Corconne wine-growing plain, Pic Saint-Loup and the Hortus cliffs. At the destination, a single geological formation takes centre stage; from the viewpoints, the panorama stretches across several named landscape features. As trail conditions can change, check the route’s condition before setting out.

Routes and waterscapes

The “Entre Vignes et Gravette” route passes an old windmill and an old washhouse near Corconne, then returns to the starting point. Its focus differs from that of the route to the Pont du Hasard: here, historic structures and the return to the start are part of the route description. The intermittent Vère is also connected with this route. The small river rises from numerous small springs known as Boulidous; several mills and weirs were built along the Vère. This makes it possible to choose a route based on different interests: viewpoints and a canyon on the one hand, historic landmarks and a waterscape on the other.

Wine-growing and tasting

Since 1939, the Cave Coopérative la Gravette has brought together around 100 winegrowers, who cultivate just under 500 hectares and produce wines under the AOC Pic Saint-Loup and AOC Coteaux du Languedoc designations. Its tasting and sales area offers these wines, as well as Vins de Pays d’OC, Vins de Pays du Gard, Cathagène, grape juice and olive oil. Tastings are available without an appointment. The name “La Gravette” is also used for a terroir: its northernmost section belongs to the Cru du Pic Saint Loup appellation. These are two distinct wine-related references: the cooperative’s range and the regional classification of part of a terroir. If you are planning a tasting, check the latest visitor information.

Chapel and former olive oil mill

Corconne’s chapel was first mentioned in 1188 and probably belonged to a fortified complex built at the end of the 12th century. The year 1188 marks its first mention; its association with the fortifications remains probable. The former 17th-century olive oil mill offers another historical point of interest: it opens its doors on special occasions during the recurring Fête de l’Olive. Its opening is therefore tied to the festival. If you would like to visit the mill, check the festival dates.

For planning purposes, tastings and visits to the mill differ: no appointment is needed for tastings, while the mill opens on special occasions as part of the Fête de l’Olive. Take the festival date into account if both are important to your stay.

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