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Olargues

Location of Olargues

Olargues ('most beautiful villages of France') is 40 km north-west of Béziers

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Olargues is on the banks of the little Jaur River, and forms part of the 'Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc'. It is almost encircled by the river giving it a lovely natural setting and there are various bridges across the river.

One of the bridges is an attractive 3-arched bridge dating back to the 12th century. This bridge is called the Pont du Diable, or devil’s bridge, apparently because it was the site of transactions between the devil and the villagers. From here the town is entered through a medieval stone arched gateway.

The village meanders uphill and various remnants of past fortifications can be seen, such as parts of the original ramparts. The village contains some lovely old stone houses, many with impressive stone doorways and decoration. The Ruelle d’Olargues is a particularly pretty street and the Escalier de la Commanderie a lovely old stone staircase. Many of the old shop fronts are made of marble.

At the top of the hill is the bell tower, remnant of an ancient donjon of a medieval castle. There are fine views over the Languedoc countryside.

Olargues and area makes a good base for exploring the Parc Naturel, and outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking are the best way to enjoy the rivers, gorges and lakes of this 'not yet overdeveloped' part of France. In the centre of the town is a museum of Art and popular traditions, also the site of the lovely escalier de la commanderie.

A popular side excursion from Olargues is to visit the Mediterranean Garden at Roquebrun.

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Places to visit near Olargues, France

Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Olargues.

Some places to visit within 30 km: 27 km: Aigne (attractive village) 27 km: Bize-Minervois (town) 29 km: Minerve (Most beautiful village) 14 km: Roquebrun (Town and gardens) 15 km: Saint-Chinian (town)

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