Dry Stone Landscapes Event Planned in Clermont-l’Hérault
An event celebrating dry stone landscapes, titled “L’AUVERNE PIERRE SÈCHE ET PAYSAGES,” is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Clermont-l’Hérault, France. The event will focus on the importance of dry stone construction in understanding the relationship between humans and their environment.
According to event details, two guided walks led by experts will be offered. The morning walk will explore the Oppidum de la Ramasse trail, while the afternoon session will focus on the capitelles and geology of the Auverne plateau.
The event is free to attend and is being organized in conjunction with the General Assembly of the French Federation of Dry Stone Professionals, which is being hosted in the area in late March. Partners in the event include the association Les Muraillers Languedociens, the Salagou Coeur d’Hérault and Lodévois and Larzac Heritage departments, and the Terres d’Hérault Geopark.
Clermont-l’Hérault is located in the Hérault department of the Occitanie region of France. The event location can be found at coordinates 43.62759, 3.429495. Contact information for the area is +33 4 67 44 68 86.
Dry stone construction, often subtle in the landscape, is considered vital to understanding the evolution of the relationship between people and their surroundings. The event aims to highlight this connection.
In Clermont, Florida, several companies supply stone and landscaping materials. Smokey Valley Stone Company has been serving the Florida building industry for over 30 years, providing natural and manufactured stone to builders, architects, landscapers, and homeowners. They have supplied materials for projects at Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom, and Universal Studios. They offer over 100 types of stone, including boulders, thin veneer, flagstone, and pavers.
Pebble Junction, also in Clermont, has been a destination for natural stone and landscaping supplies since 1986. They serve the Clermont community and Lake County, offering a wide selection of stone products, including flagstone, coping, building stone, and veneer. They also supply materials for pool contractors, custom homebuilders, and professional landscapers.
First Choice Landscape Supply in Clermont delivers bulk landscaping materials, including gravel, topsoil, mulch, sand, stone, pavers, and retaining wall blocks. They can be reached at 352-352-7849.
Smokey Valley Stone Company is a supplier of all types of natural stone, including gravel and flagstone, and has been serving Florida for over 20 years. They are located in Clermont, FL.
