CLERMONT-L'HéRAULT

'Clermont-l'Hérault' is a town and commune of southern France in the Hérault ''département'', 30 minutes from Montpellier, 40 km from the sea. Population 8,000.

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Sights

History

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Sights

The town is built on the slope of a hill ("Pioch Castel") which is crowned by an ancient castle (Château des Guilhem) and skirted by the Rhonel, a tributary of the Lergue. It has an interesting chapel "Les Pénitents"(Penitents) recently restored, built in southern Gothic style. It is now a cultural centre. Also of interest is Saint Paul's church, begun in the 12th century, and finished in the 14th century.

History

The town was several times taken and retaken in the religious wars of the 16th century.

External link and reference

★ General Information on the town in English

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