Avène, Administrative division in Occitanie, France.
Avène is a commune located in the Hérault department with a landscape of hills and valleys in a mountain region. The place is sparsely populated with only a small number of permanent residents living in this quiet rural setting.
The place began as a spa center around 1743 with the discovery of the Sainte-Odile spring. This mineral-rich water became a known resource for wellness and health tourism.
The area contains medieval churches like Saint-André-de-Rieussec and Saint-Pierre de Rouvignac that give the place its long spiritual heritage. These religious buildings still shape the character of the landscape today.
The area is accessible via local roads and country paths that lead to the historic spring. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the hilly surroundings call for walking.
The Sainte-Odile spring has been thoroughly studied by researchers and serves as the basis for high-quality skincare products. This natural resource has brought the small place surprising international recognition.
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