Stroll through a labyrinth of stone and nature… The quarries bear witness to the work of the stonemasons. Exploring this remarkable site will take you on a journey through time. Information panels along the way will help you discover the historical and natural heritage of Junas.
ROUTE: Start at Place de l’Avenir, then head towards Chemin de Poussel. Pass the water tower and enter the Bon Temps Quarries site. On your way back to the village, pass the Rond-point des Rencontres and return to Place de l’Avenir.
POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE
- The Bandstand, located on Place de l’Avenir
- The works of the stonemasons and sculptors in the Quarries
- The Rond-point des Rencontres
- The water tower
- Viewpoint and orientation table
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Quarrying by hand began during the Gallo-Roman period and came to an end after the Second World War. The shelly limestone extracted here is soft, porous and easy to carve, making it widely used for the construction of local houses as well as structures such as the inner galleries of the Nîmes Arena. The inhabitants of Junas were allowed to collect leftover stones to build their own homes, which explains their solid appearance. In recent years, stonemasons and sculptors have left their artistic mark throughout the Quarries and the village.