Lodeve
Lodeve is a small town in the Herault department of Languedoc-Roussillon region, to the north of Pezenas.
It is in an attractive valley, formed at the meeting place of the two rivers - the River Lergue and River Soulondre, and was once a stooping point on the pilgrim paths that pass across southern France en route for Santiago de Compostella.
The main 'sites' within and close to Lodeve are:
- the Saint-Fulcran cathedral. Dating from the 14th century, the fortified cathedral is now a listed historic monument. Of particular note are the carving around the doorway, the belltower, and the cloisters.
- the tower, 15metres high and part of the original fortified ramparts of Lodeve
- the monument to the dead - by local sculptor Paul Dardé, this is a very noteworthy sculpture, with a family and friends surrounding the body of a dead soldier.
- the Dardé hall, a 19th century hall now dedicated to the sculptor Paul Dardé, and containing three of his sculptures (one is a copy of the original)
- Montifort bridge - a simple understated 14th century stone bridge with a single arch across the Soulondre
The Fleury Museum contains an extensive local collection of geological and prehistoric remnants, and some local fine arts.
Find time to amble through the pleasant pedestrianised centre of the town, to see the town hall and other impressive 18th century town houses, and to walk a little alongside the river, with the pretty backdrop of wooded hillsides.
Saturday morning is market day in Lodeve.
There are several interesting and attractive natural sites in the hills aroud the town - be sure to ask for details at Lodeve tourist office.
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Tourist Classifications for Lodeve
- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)
Places to visit near Lodeve, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Lodeve.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
13 km: Cirque de Moureze (Dolomite rock formations) 20 km: La Couvertoirade (Most beautiful village) 25 km: Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert (Most beautiful village)
See also Lodeve (version Francais)
