Explore the rural heritage surrounding the village of Junas.
ROUTE: Start at Place de l’Avenir, then head towards Chemin des Corbières and Chemin du Moulin à Vent. Follow the trails through the garrigue before returning to the village via Chemin du Mazet de la Cantonnière, Rue des Capitelles, Chemin du Palais, Rue des Écoles, Rue de la Mairie, Route d’Aujargues and finally Place de l’Avenir.
POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE
- The Protestant Church
- The Clock Tower
- The Bandstand
- The washhouse
- The 15th-century watermill
- The Claure grape press and crusher
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Corbières stream winds through a lush green oasis, where the rich riverside vegetation shelters a unique ecosystem and provides a haven for many animal species, including the discreet European Roller with its brilliant blue plumage. Over the centuries, local residents made use of this valuable resource by building a washhouse, a 15th-century watermill and a 145-metre retention basin along its banks. These heritage features have been gradually restored by a local heritage conservation association and blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.