Olargues, Medieval commune in Hérault, France
The village stands on a rocky outcrop within a meander of the Jaur River, featuring ancient stone buildings and narrow winding streets.
The 12th-century Castrum tower, transformed into a bell tower following Cardinal Richelieu's orders in the 17th century, marks the village center.
The museum within the Commanderie stairs presents regional traditions through exhibits of local artifacts and artistic collections.
Visitors reach the village center through a vertical climb of 70 meters from the Jaur River banks, with parking available near the entrance.
The Pont du Diable, constructed in 1202, spans across the Jaur River and connects the village to ancient trade routes.
Location: Hérault
Location: arrondissement of Béziers
Location: Communauté de communes du Minervois au Caroux
Elevation above the sea: 148 m
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Berlou, Mons, Roquebrun, Saint-Étienne-d'Albagnan, Saint-Julien, Saint-Vincent-d'Olargues, Vieussan
Address: 34390 Olargues, France 34390 Olargues 34390 Olargues
Phone: +33467977079
Email: mairie.olargues@wanadoo.fr
Website: https://olargues.org
GPS coordinates: 43.55639,2.91472
Latest update: May 24, 2025 09:04
Occitanie presents medieval villages, castles, monasteries and natural areas. The region features gorges, waterfalls, caves and prehistoric sites. These include Saint-Cirq-Lapopie on the Lot river, Peyrepertuse fortress, Lagrasse Abbey and Niaux cave paintings.
Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
14.4 km
Gorges d'Héric
4.9 km
Mont Caroux
8.1 km
Gorges de Colombières
8.4 km
Pont du Diable
267 m
Pont ferroviaire d'Olargues
402 m
Tour carrée de Colombières-sur-Orb
8.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Olargues
205 m
Chapelle Saint-Roch, Mons
4.3 km
Prieuré de Saint-Julien
1.6 km
Arbracadabranche
6.8 km
Église Saint-Jean de Mons
3.7 km
Église Saint-Sébastien de La Caminade
7.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Mauroul
4.5 km
Monument d'Alexandre Laissac
42 m
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Colombières-sur-Orb
7.8 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame d'Ardouane
8.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Pontien de Roquebrun
7.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Colombe du Martinet
9.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-l'Arçon
6 km
Église de Saint Pierre de l'Espinouse
6.3 km
Olargues war memorial
87 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Saint-Vincent-d'Olargues
2.9 km
Église décanale Saint-Laurent d'Olargues
109 m
Chapelle Saint-Martin-des-Œufs d'Olargues
1.5 km
Chapelle de Notre-Dame de Trédos
7.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin-du-Froid de Cambon-et-Salvergues
5.8 km
Pont de Tarassac
4.9 kmReviews
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