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Cultural
center " Les Pénitents " (photo
on the left) :
The recently restored chapel of the Penitents, built in southern
Gothic style, is used as a cultural centre to accomodate various
artistic events.
For more information about the events, exhibitions, and animations
taking place around this monument, please go to the news
page. |
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The
castle (above) :
This fortified castle dating from feudal times occupies a strategic
position on the "Pioch Castel", a plateau which dominates
on one side the Herault valley and on the other side the gap
through which passes the Bedarieux road.
The construction of this imposing fort is usually attributed
to the first known member of the Guilhem family mentioned in
1130 as being the ruling lord of Clermont. It’s one of
the most important and best preserved feodal castles in the
Languedoc. |
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Detail
of the Guilhem blazon (above) :
According to the story of the Lords of Clermont, written by
Abbot JULIEN, the very first Lord of Clermont was GUILLAUME
DE GUILHEM, who became Baron in 862.
In 880, his jurisdiction was extended to 16 villages: Mourèze,
Salasc, Liausson, Nébian, Ceilles, Nizas, Caux, Paulhan,
Bélarga, Puilacher, Tressan, Canet, Brignac, Ceyras,
St Félix, and Lacoste. |
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The
Guilhem Tower (Donjon) (above) :
The Donjon, called also GUILHEM Tower, magnificently dominates
this medieval defensive assembly that represented an important
belt able to defeat all the enemies that dared attacking this
town. |
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The
Naou Doorway (above) :
the lords of Clermont-l'Hérault fortified the castle
but also the surrounding wall of the borough.
The monuments such as the Rougas Door, the Frégère
Door, the Jacobins Door, the Bassolhe Tower and the Naou Doorway
(high patois) have not been destroyed by time and are still
visible today. |
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Saint
Paul's church (photo on the left) :
the building of this church was begun in the 12 th century and
completed in the 14th century.
For more information about Saint Paul's churc : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/stpaul_clermont/eglise |
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A
flowered fountain (above) :
One of the fountains of Clermont-l'Hérault (above);
it will make your visit to our town more agreeable. You’ll
be able to admire the City Hall, stroll along the Salengro and
Trivoli lanes,... and spend a very pleasant stay. |
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