Sentier des capitelles bernissoises, Historic stone huts trail in Bernis, France.
The Sentier des Capitelles Bernissoises extends over 14.7 kilometers through Mediterranean landscapes, featuring numerous traditional limestone shelters built without mortar.
The trail's stone structures date from agricultural periods when workers needed protection from weather while tending to olive groves and vineyards.
Local volunteers known as Clapassaires restored over 80 stone structures between 1989 and 1991, maintaining regional architectural techniques.
The path maintains a gentle elevation change of 226 meters uphill and 234 meters downhill, requiring approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete.
The trail includes specific structures such as the Grand Bois shelter, the Picholine shelter, and a water collection point called aiguier.
Location: Bernis
Location: Gard
GPS coordinates: 43.78086,4.25934
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:13
Nîmes brings together two thousand years of architecture in one view. As you walk, you pass from the Roman amphitheater of the first century to the glass façade of the Carré d'Art, built in the 1990s. The Maison Carrée, an ancient temple with Corinthian columns, faces this contemporary art museum in a striking contrast. The Jardins de la Fontaine combine Roman ruins with 18th-century landscaping, with terraces, pools, and shaded paths. The city offers many great spots for photos. From the Tour Magne, you can see the rooftops and the surrounding countryside. The central squares, like Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, line with plane trees and fountains. The Porte Auguste marks the old city entrance along the Roman road. Every street and corner reveals a piece of history or an architectural detail that shows how Nîmes grew, changed, and kept its past alive.
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