Faugères, Hérault

Faugères is a commune in southern France, about 70 kilometers from Montpellier. It is located in the arrondissement of Béziers in the Hérault in the Languedoc- Roussillon region. The municipality has 148 inhabitants Faugères ( effective 1st January 2011) on an area of ​​2401 hectares and is located in 250 meters.

Location

The place is named after one of the most famous wine -growing regions of southern France. It is located 19 km south of Bédarieux on the road and railway line to Beziers. It is popular as a holiday destination especially in English. The municipality is part of the Regional Natural Park of Haut Languedoc.

History

Faugères was already inhabited in Roman times. The remains of six Roman villas have been preserved. In Visigothic time here was a chapel. Canon law was Faugères to the nearby diocese of Lodève. In the 8th century the area suffered from incursions of the Saracens. 934 occurs the first mention of a "villa " in 1084 was a castle here after the famous vineyard " Châteaux de Faugères " is named. In the 12th century it was a fortification from which radicals have received. The Huguenots erected in 1577, a prayer of his own house, which they used until their expulsion in 1685. In 1858 the place a railway connection.

Attractions

Striking building in the village is the Château de Faugères whose two towers from the 13th century come. On the south facade of the Vierflügelbaues are remnants of coats of arms visible, its label is, however, hard to make out. In addition, the Maison Planque is worth seeing, as well as three well-preserved windmills, the most famous dates from the 18th century.

Faugères has a small local museum that deals with the beekeeping and the flowers of the area. Above the town there is a lookout point with panoramic views over the village. Not far from Faugères are two caves, the Cave de Buscabre and the Grotte de Fournier.

Policy

Maire (mayor) is Martine Brun (term expires 2014).

Festivals

In the village are held fairs on Monday after the 25th of July and on September 10 on January 20.