Auriolles: Saint-Pierre, village ensemble and brewing culture

Three themes can help you choose a place to stay in Auriolles: the architectural ensemble of the town hall and church, the landscape of the wine-growing plateau, and the Ici On Brasse brewery. Saint-Pierre is more than just part of the village fabric: its construction periods, materials and individual architectural details bring its history to life. A brewery tour offers a different way to discover the village—through grain, malt and hops. The church represents architectural history, while the brewery offers insights into beer production; the landscape complements both with views along the RD 126. You can explore Auriolles according to the interests that matter to your trip.

Saint-Pierre Church and the village ensemble

Auriolles Town Hall and Saint-Pierre Church form a single built ensemble dominated by a bell-wall tower. Saint-Pierre is one of the most emblematic Romanesque churches in the Pays Foyen. It dates from the 15th, 17th and 18th centuries and is built from Astéries limestone.

Inside, the church has a panelled nave with bare walls. The nave is the central longitudinal space; here, the panelling contrasts with the plain wall surfaces. The low entrance on the south side is also notable for its construction: its lintel is a monolithic gravestone decorated with a cross. A lintel closes the top of an opening; in Auriolles, this structural element itself becomes a distinctive detail. The view therefore extends from the church’s overall form to a single architectural feature.

The wine-growing plateau and views along the RD 126

The RD 126 crosses the village’s most densely populated area and runs at an elevation of about 90 metres across a plateau largely shaped by wine-growing. The road offers views of the Durèze Valley and towards Listrac-de-Durèze. This provides a different perspective from the architectural ensemble: here, the focus is on the plateau’s elevation and the views into the valley or towards Listrac, rather than the town hall, church and bell-wall tower.

Brewery visit at Ici On Brasse

Ici On Brasse has been based in the village of Auriolles since 2012. For 2026–2027, the brewery offers tours and shop visits year-round by prior appointment. Plan your visit as a scheduled activity and arrange a time in advance. During a tour, visitors learn the secrets of beer production, including topics such as grain, malt and hops. The brewery tour thus provides a clear contrast with the architecture of Saint-Pierre: here the focus is on production know-how, while there it is on architectural history and details.

Local festival and culinary occasion

A traditional snail meal organised by the festival committee is part of Auriolles’s local festival. If you would like to include this meal in your trip, check the festival date in advance. This culinary occasion differs from the brewery visit: at Ici On Brasse, you arrange an appointment, whereas the snail meal is tied to the local festival.

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