Ponson Things to Do

Between the villages of Pignan and St-Georges, stand the vestiges of a 12th-century medieval monastery. The monastery initially belonged to the Benedictines and then to the Cistercian order. Only the Gothic abbey, bearing trace... more

One of the largest deposits of dinosaur eggs and bones in the world, this site is the object of ongoing research. Situated on the RN113 between Montagnac and Mèze, the open air museum-park displays a range of exhibits over five... more

Lying between Ganges and the Plateau du Larzac, is one of the most extraordinary natural sites of the region. A unique landscape, this natural 100-meter (328-foot) deep amphitheater was carved out by a now abandoned stretch of... more

At a height of 1567 meters (1541 feet), Mont Aigoual dominates the south-west region of the Cévennes. The last high mountain weather station still operating in France is found on its summit. Opened in 1894 the observatory origi... more

Well-known in France for its size and patronage, this casino, located a bit outside of Lyon, draws a large number of skilled gamblers. All of the traditional casino games are available at Le Lyon Vert: roulette, dice and slot m... more

Located outside the city, this concert venue is a lot smaller than Zenith, accommodating only about 700 people. Created ten years ago, it's a place where up and coming national and regional bands inevitably perform. Most artist... more

To the west of the gorges of the Hérault river are the less well known gorges of the Buèges offers a rugged yet beautiful landscape in which nestle several charming and isolated villages far from the tourist trails. The village... more

This classy café with several outside tables on Place de Compostelle, is round the corner from the Comédie. There's a choice of around fifteen coffees, teas, hot chocolate drinks (pure luxury) and fruit juices galore. Several b... more