Les Matelles is a medieval village that seduces with its authenticity, built heritage, and preserved natural environment.
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The village tells its story…
Les Matelles are mentioned as early as the 12th century in the Cartulaire de Maguelone, attesting to the existence of a church and a permanent community.
During the Middle Ages, the village was structured around a fortified castrum, and its church Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, dating from the 12th century, bears witness to its religious past. Under the Ancien Régime, the church served as a meeting place for the assemblies of the villages of the Val de Montferrand.
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The 15th-century ramparts: Built in 1425, these fortifications testify to the strategic importance of the village during the medieval era of Grand Pic Saint-Loup.
The House of Consuls: This building houses a museum of arts and archaeology presenting local prehistoric collections.
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption: Romanesque building from the 12th century, it has a Roman apse and tympanum.
A vibrant terroir
The village is located in the center of the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, famous for its exceptional wines, where many vineyards produce wines recognized for their quality.
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The House of Consuls in Les Matelles takes its name from an ancient medieval institution: the Republic of Montferrand, founded in 1276. This community included twelve parishes, including Les Matelles, and elected "consuls" to manage local affairs under the authority of the bishop of Maguelone. The building served as a gathering place for these elections.
The people from here
The inhabitants of the municipality of Les Matelles are called Matellois and Matelloises.
