The Jardins Artigas, designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1903, demonstrate how architecture blends seamlessly with nature. This beautiful corner of the Berguedà features fountains, benches, railings and bridges alongside the Llobregat River, all surrounded by lush vegetation that creates a unique setting for a peaceful walk.

The history of the gardens is closely linked to Asland, the first Portland cement factory in Spain, founded in the early 20th century by Eusebi Güell Bacigalupi at Clot del Moro, in Castellar de n'Hug, where the Museu del Ciment is located today. Güell commissioned Antoni Gaudí to design the Xalet del Catllaràs, which was built to accommodate the workers and engineers of the coal mines supplying the factory. During his stay in the Vall de Lillet to oversee the project, Gaudí was hosted by the Artigas family, owners of one of the area's most prosperous textile mills.

As a gesture of gratitude for their hospitality, Gaudí designed the gardens on a plot of land opposite the family's home and textile factory. As a result, the Jardins Artigas and the Xalet del Catllaràs are two of the most significant examples of Gaudí's legacy in the Berguedà, closely connected through both their history and their industrial heritage.

Today, the Jardins Artigas and the Museu del Ciment are connected by the Tren del Ciment, which travels through the Vall de Lillet on a journey of approximately 20 minutes. The route is operated by a diesel locomotive pulling up to four carriages, each with a capacity of 25 passengers.