Le Cirque de St-Paul des Fonts
The cirque of St-Paul des Fonts, at the foot of Larzac, conceals a remarkable wealth of flora. Nearly a thousand species, some of which are endemic to the causses, have been listed in the herbarium of Canon Coste.
Did you know that?
This natural cirque is a high place of European botany, marked by the presence of Hippolyte Coste, nicknamed "the priest of flowers" who lived 30 years in Saint-Paul des Fonts. This eminent botanist is known for his "Descriptive and Illustrated Flora of France". The former presbytery of Canon Coste is now a free museum since 2008. The Hippolyte Coste space is dedicated to the life of this specialist and allows to measure the richness of the local flora. Botanical routes around the village have been set up to allow young and old to appreciate the fragility of this natural heritage.
Worth a visit:
Follow in the footsteps of Abbé Coste on a hike, between grandiose views of the cirque of St-Paul des Fonts and caussenard landscapes, in search of delicate botanical treasures.
