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'Assas' is a commune of the Hérault ''département'' in southern France. It is found in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. The inhabitants of Assas are called "Assadins".
Located just north of Montpellier, Assas lies near Saint-Vincent de Barbeyrargues, Guzargues, Clapiers, Jacou, Castries et Teyran. The region near Assas is primarily scrubland, but it is watered by a number of streams and brooks and has a small wooded area that produces mushrooms in the fall.
The village of Assas is organized around the Château d'Assas, located on a hill overlooking the small but quaint old village.
The region containing Assas is a productive wine-making area, and has the appellation ''Grès de Montpellier''. This is part of the AOC Coteaux du Languedoc designation.
★ Château d'Assas, an 18th century ''folie montpellierraine'', designed by the architect Jean-Antoine Giral (1700-1787), was built in 1759/1760 on the ruins of a feudal castle. It is a private residence, but can be toured either by appointment or on national holidays. A historic 18th century harpsichord is preserved in the Château, a favoured instrument of harpsichordist Scott Ross (1951-1989), who died in Assas.
The château was used as a set in the filming of La Belle Noiseuse, a film by Jacques Rivette (1991).
★ A church of the 11th or 12th century, completely restored at the beginning of the 21st century.
★ Remains of the 10th or 11th century fortifications.
★ Old village.
★ Commune d'Assas, official website
★ Assas on the website of l'Institut géographique national
★ Assas on the Insee website
★ Map of France locating Assas
★ Map of Assas on Mapquest
★ Assas photos - not an official site
'Assas' is a commune of the Hérault ''département'' in southern France. It is found in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. The inhabitants of Assas are called "Assadins".
| Contents |
| Geography |
| History |
| Demographics |
| Viticulture |
| Monuments and tourist sites in Assas |
| External Links |
Geography
Located just north of Montpellier, Assas lies near Saint-Vincent de Barbeyrargues, Guzargues, Clapiers, Jacou, Castries et Teyran. The region near Assas is primarily scrubland, but it is watered by a number of streams and brooks and has a small wooded area that produces mushrooms in the fall.
The village of Assas is organized around the Château d'Assas, located on a hill overlooking the small but quaint old village.
History
Demographics
Viticulture
The region containing Assas is a productive wine-making area, and has the appellation ''Grès de Montpellier''. This is part of the AOC Coteaux du Languedoc designation.
Monuments and tourist sites in Assas
=★ Château d'Assas, an 18th century ''folie montpellierraine'', designed by the architect Jean-Antoine Giral (1700-1787), was built in 1759/1760 on the ruins of a feudal castle. It is a private residence, but can be toured either by appointment or on national holidays. A historic 18th century harpsichord is preserved in the Château, a favoured instrument of harpsichordist Scott Ross (1951-1989), who died in Assas.
The château was used as a set in the filming of La Belle Noiseuse, a film by Jacques Rivette (1991).
★ A church of the 11th or 12th century, completely restored at the beginning of the 21st century.
★ Remains of the 10th or 11th century fortifications.
★ Old village.
External Links
★ Commune d'Assas, official website
★ Assas on the website of l'Institut géographique national
★ Assas on the Insee website
★ Map of France locating Assas
★ Map of Assas on Mapquest
★ Assas photos - not an official site
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