Viols-en-Laval is a small rural village with vast natural spaces, rich in exceptional archaeological heritage.
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The village tells its story…
The territory of Viols-en-Laval is marked by very ancient human occupation.
On the site of Cambous, excavations have unveiled the remains of a Neolithic village dating from about 3,000 to 2,800 BC, belonging to the so-called Fontbouisse culture. Over the centuries, the village remained away from intense urbanization, maintaining its status as a rural commune with scattered housing over an area of approximately 16.03 km².
Today, Viols-en-Laval highlights this ancient and natural heritage: the Roussières estate (600 ha) is one example, where garrigues and livestock farming combine in a protected setting.
Not to be missed!
The prehistoric site of Cambous: remains of the Neolithic civilization of Fontbouisse, with huts, tools, and ancient furniture.
The menhir statue of Cambous: a megalithic work from the late Neolithic, discovered in the village and classified as a historic monument.
The Domaine des Roussières: a very large departmental natural area, accessible for free walking, representative of the garrigues of Grand Pic Saint-Loup
A vibrant terroir
The village is characterized by a preserved nature more than by a dominant viticulture. However, there are winemakers nearby and cultivated land within the perimeter.
The relief and the garrigues provide a favorable setting for livestock activities and the great outdoors. Thus, the terroir is experienced more through landscapes, biodiversity, and outdoor activities than through vines alone.
Did you know?
The Neolithic site of Cambous, located in the municipality of Viols-en-Laval, is one of the oldest prehistoric villages reconstructed in France. Discovered in 1967 and classified as a historic monument, it was reconstituted exactly by archaeologists in order to welcome the public.
The people here
The inhabitants of the municipality of Viols-en-Laval call themselves Violains en Lavallois and Violainnes en Lavallois.
