Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues is a picturesque village perched on a hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.
The village tells its story…
Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues, whose name dates back to the Gallo-Roman era, developed around the Saint-Vincent church, built in the 11th-12th centuries.
In the Middle Ages, the village is mentioned in the register of the diocese of Maguelone and has retained its medieval character. Nearby, the archaeological site of the Cap barré de Garastre bears witness to the ancient occupation of the region.
Do not miss!
The Saint-Vincent church: Romanesque building from the 12th century, with a simple façade and an apse adorned with engaged columns. It has been listed as a historical monument since 1986
The village square: Central point of the town, ideal for strolling and enjoying the local atmosphere.
Former town hall-school: Built in 1905, this building housed the town hall, the school, and the teachers' accommodation
A lively terroir
Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues is located on the border of the AOP Pic Saint-Loup and AOP Grés de Montpellier appellations. Local winemakers produce red, rosé, and white wines with typical Languedoc aromas, made from grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre
Did you know?
The name of the commune comes from the association of the patron saint, Vincent of Saragossa, and the Latin suffix "-anicus", meaning "property of". Thus, "Barbeyrargues" derives from "Barbarianicis", designating a Gallo-Roman property belonging to a certain Barbarius
The people from here
The inhabitants of the commune of Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues are called the Saint-Vincentois and the Saint-Vincentoises.
