Massargues Trail

Massargues, a medieval village dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, was abandoned in favor of Saint-Quentin. Recently rediscovered, it is currently being excavated. Along this trail, you can also enjoy a view of the Roman-era millstone quarries.

The route starts at the free parking lot on Rue de la Madone. Throughout the route, follow the signs marked with a blue vase.

As you leave the parking lot, take the street on the right. At the first fork, turn left and stay on Rue de la Madone.

When you reach Chemin de Vallabrix, turn right, then immediately take the first path on the left (Chemin de Gresse). Follow this paved road for about 600 meters.

At the next intersection, turn left and continue for 1.6 km until you reach Route de Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède. Turn right, then take Chemin de la Tuilière. Continue for 1 km until you reach Chemin du Cantadour, which you’ll follow for 400 meters.

At this point, you can take a detour via the path on the left to explore the millstone quarry. To continue on the main route, stay on the path and go straight for 400 meters until you reach Route de Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède.

Cross the road and take the dirt path located 50 meters further on the left. Follow it for 1 km, ignoring all side paths.

You will then come to another fork in the road. A round trip allows you to explore the archaeological site by continuing straight ahead. To stay on the main route, turn right.

Continue for 500 meters until you reach Chemin de Castelnau. Turn left and continue for 800 meters until you reach Chemin de Sageirac.

Turn right and follow this path for 700 meters. Then take the dirt path on the right and continue for 700 meters.

At the intersection, turn right and continue for 300 meters. At the next fork, turn left to rejoin the route you took on the way there.

The return to the parking lot follows the same route, following the trail markers in the opposite direction back to the starting point.