Lauret is a picturesque village that charms with its authenticity, its built heritage, and its preserved natural environment. Between vineyards, scrublands, and history, it offers an immersion in rural Languedoc.
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The village tells its story…
Lauret was mentioned as early as 1115 under the name of Lauretum, meaning "the village in a field of laurels".
In the Middle Ages, Lauret structured itself around a fortified castrum, the remnants of which still recall its defensive and strategic role in the region. Its Saint-Brice church, built in the 12th century, bears witness to its religious past and the importance of the parish at that time.
Do not miss!
The Rocher du Causse: A major prehistoric site, this Chalcolithic oppidum offers an exceptional panorama and remains of protohistoric ramparts.
Saint-Brice church: A Romanesque building from the 12th century, it has a chevet and a Romanesque tympanum.
The Cazeneuve castle: An ancient building from the 9th century, now at the heart of a vineyard classified as AOP Pic Saint-Loup.
A living terroir
The village is located in the heart of the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, renowned for its quality wines.
Did you know?
The Rocher du Causse is not only a stunning viewpoint over the valley, it is also a very original prehistoric site. It was inhabited as early as the Copper Age (around 2500-1800 BC) by the Fontbouisse civilization.
The people here
The inhabitants of the municipality of Lauret are called the Laurétois and Laurétoises.
