Cevennes salad

On the green slopes opposite the Tarn, the massive limestone houses of Sainte-Enimie stand at the foot of a former Benedictine monastery, of which a chapel and chapter house have been preserved. At its feet is the spring of Burle, which is said to have cured the Merovingian princess Enimie of leprosy. And of course, what cannot be missed is the obligatory bridge spanning the river in a high arch. In contrast to the other villages in the Gorges du Tarn, Sainte-Enimie exudes a certain southern charm with its narrow, cobbled streets, boutiques, restaurants and souvenir shops.

We park our car in the large parking lot down by the river and set off on foot (hiking boots!) to Saint-Chély-du-Tarn, the next village downstream. Once we arrive here, we treat ourselves to a salade cévenole and a small cheese plate with a drink to go with it before we start the journey back. Extremely delicious!