Located a few kilometers north of Montpellier, Saint-Clément-de-Rivière combines the calm of nature, with its woods, garrigue, and vineyards. The village stretches between pine woods and orchards, around the source of the Lez, offering a soothing setting where heritage, nature, and local life blend together.
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The village tells its story…
The existence of Saint-Clément has been recorded since 1109, when the bishop of Maguelone ceded to the abbot of Aniane his rights over the church of Saint-Clément-de-Fontaine.
Over the centuries, the village has developed around two ancient hamlets, La Clastre and Bouzenac, while embracing modernity: the arrival of the majestic work of the Saint-Clément Aqueduct marks a major turning point. Thus, Saint-Clément-de-Rivière has successfully combined ancient heritage, remarkable heritage, and contemporary dynamism.
Must see!
The Saint-Clément aqueduct : crossing the communal territory, this 18th-century work is a visible testament to ancient hydraulic engineering.
The Saint-Sauveur forest: a vast hilly pine forest, ideal for a family walk or a moment in nature.
The Lez spring: the water springs nearby, making the municipality the starting point of a small coastal river, in a preserved natural setting.
A vibrant terroir
Saint-Clément-de-Rivière is set in a landscape where scrubland, pine forests, and cultivated land coexist harmoniously. The orchards and vineyards give it a vibrant agricultural character, while nature remains ever-present around the Lez and in the woods.
Did you know?
The coat of arms of Saint-Clément-de-Rivière was created in 1983 at the initiative of primary school pupils. It symbolically evokes the legendary ram that discovered the source of the Lez by striking the ground with its hoof, as well as the aqueduct that crosses the municipality and the abundance of pine forests.
The people here
The residents of the municipality of Saint-Clément-de-Rivière are called Saint-Clémentois and Saint-Clémentoises.
