Selection of the most beautiful monuments in the Hérault

Eglise romane
34750 Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

The Cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Maguelone, built in the 12th and 13th centuries on an island near Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, is a fortified Romanesque gem, ancient episcopal seat and witness to Wisigoth and medieval history in Occitanie.

Fontaine
34000 Montpellier

The Three Graces Fountain, built in Montpellier at the end of the eighteenth century, is a historical monument adorned with allegorical sculptures, located Place de la Comédie in the Hérault.

Château fort
34800 Clermont-l'Hérault

The Guilhem Castle, a medieval ruin of the 12th-XIIIth century, dominates Clermont-l'Hérault (Hérault) from Puech Castel Hill. Former castle controlling the Hérault valley, it is now closed to the public.

Tour
34000 Montpellier

The Babotte Tower, a vestige of the 14th century ramparts in Montpellier, was transformed into an astronomical observatory in the 18th century. Ranked a historic monument, it still dominates the city of Occitanie.

Canal du midi
34300 Agde

The Agde Round Lock, built in 1676, is a unique hydraulic structure of the Canal du Midi, located in the Hérault, allowing navigation on three levels thanks to its original circular shape.

Eglise fortifiée
34300 Agde

St. Stephen's Cathedral of Agde, a 12th century fortified Romanesque building, is distinguished by its black volcanic stone and its 35-metre dungeon. Located in the Hérault in Occitanie, it was episcopal seat until 1790.

Arc de triomphe
34000 Montpellier

The triumphal arch of Montpellier, erected in 1691, is a classical monument symbolizing the glory of Louis XIV, located on the Peyrou promenade in this Occitan city.

Palais de justice
34000 Montpellier

The courthouse of Montpellier, a 19th century neoclassical building located on Rue Foch, now houses the court of seats and the court of appeal in the historic heart of the city.