On the outskirts of the Montpellier agglomeration, the village of Vailhauquès, of medieval origin, has a rich prehistoric heritage and lands with classified Grés de Montpellier wines.
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The village tells its story…
The first mention of Vailhauquès dates back to 1094, under the name of « parish of Saint-Saturnin of Vallauches ».
In the Middle Ages, the village was an important religious center, with the church of Saint-Sernin-de-Toulouse-and-Sainte-Foy-d’Agen, known for certain since 1099. This church, located in the heart of the village, testifies to the importance of Vailhauquès in the region during the Middle Ages.
The village was also marked by the presence of a monitored educational institution, nicknamed « the bagne », which closed its doors 17 years before the start of the plot of the novel « Les mal-aimés » by Jean-Christophe Tixier
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The church of Saint-Sernin-de-Toulouse-and-Sainte-Foy-d’Agen: Religious building dating from the Middle Ages, located in the heart of the village.
Dolmens and menhirs: Several dolmens and menhirs are present in the territory of Vailhauquès, testifying to human occupation since the Neolithic period.
A vibrant terroir
Between hills, scrubland, and valleys, Vailhauquès offers a typically Mediterranean landscape where vines coexist with holm oaks and olive trees. The village is part of the AOP Grés de Montpellier appellation, renowned for its elegant and balanced red wines.
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In the past, Vailhauquès also thrived on farming and quarrying: limestone was extracted there for the construction of houses and walls in the village. Some old buildings still bear traces of this local blonde stone, giving Vailhauquès its unique charm.
The locals
The inhabitants of the commune of Vailhauquès call themselves Vailhauquois and Vailhauquoises.
