Nestled between the Mediterranean garrigues and the foothills of the Cévennes, Claret enchants with its ancient heritage, unique craftsmanship, wild landscapes, and the peaceful atmosphere of a rural village. Between glass art, generous nature, and village life, Claret invites you to immerse yourself as soon as you stroll through.
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The village tells its story…
Claret has very ancient roots: remnants of prehistoric occupation have been found as well as burial sites from the Iron Age.
In the Middle Ages, the village was mentioned as early as 1029 under the name Vétula, with a church dedicated to St. Felix of Vétula.
For several centuries, Claret was known for its glass craftsmanship: the “gentlemen glassmakers” blew glass there and operated glassworks, taking advantage of the surrounding woods for the furnaces and local sand.
Not to be missed!
The Church of Saint-Félix-de-Gérome: Romanesque church from the 12th century, featuring a vaulted nave, a remarkable porch, and an apse rebuilt in the 19th century, it is classified as a historical monument.
The Glass Hall: former glassworks transformed into a glass museum, recounting the history of this trade in the region.
The old village: narrow and winding streets, old houses (17th-18th centuries), shaded square, fountain, stone buildings, testimonies of the medieval and rural past.
A vibrant terroir
Claret cultivates agricultural traditions: viticulture (AOP Pic Saint-Loup, Languedoc), professions related to cade oil and glass craftsmanship.
The natural setting, the proximity of forests and ridges, and the garrigue with its scents contribute to a strong sensory landscape.
Did you know?
Claret was an important center for blown glass production, a royal privilege for gentlemen glassmakers, which made the village a key link in the glassmaking tradition of the region.
The people here
The inhabitants of the commune of Claret call themselves Claretois and Claretoises.
