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Cruzy

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hérault

Cruzy - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hérault
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Small hamlet of Herault, on the edge of the department of Aude, Cruzy takes place a hundred kilometers from Montpellier, not far from Assignan and Villespassans. It is located on the banks of the Nazoure, near Montouliers and Ouveillan.

Located in the heart of wooded hills, valleys and vineyards, the village of Cruzy has seduced visitors for centuries. Populated since the time of prehistory, it has developed over time, gradually taking the face that we know today.

Lovers of old stones and authentic nature will quickly be charmed by this town where it is good to spend a few days of rest away from the tumult city. Its rich history and its traditions do not leave indifferent.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCruzy
Postcode34310
Latitude43.3556790 (N 43° 21’ 20”)
Longitude2.9405970 (E 2° 56’ 26”)
AltitudeFrom 21m to 263m
Surface area25.85 km²
Population975 inhabitants
Density37 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMontpellier (98 km, 1:19)
Insee code34092
IntercommunalityCC Sud-Hérault
DepartmentHérault
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Quarante2.2 km (5 min)
Villespassans6.2 km (11 min)
Montouliers6.9 km (12 min)
Cébazan7.9 km (10 min)
Ouveillan8.1 km (10 min)
Argeliers9 km (10 min)
Creissan9.7 km (14 min)
Assignan10.7 km (18 min)
Cazedarnes12.4 km (15 min)
Mirepeisset12.5 km (13 min)
Puisserguier12.6 km (12 min)
Saint-Chinian12.9 km (14 min)
Capestang12.9 km (14 min)
Sallèles-d'Aude12.9 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as a Historical Monument, the church Sainte-Eulalie de Mérida was entirely rebuilt in the 14th century from the Romanesque basins, then fortified. Now in Gothic style, it allows, through a staircase of 100 steps, to reach the heights of its tower which rises to forty-five meters. Inside, it is possible to admire a beautiful Virgin and Child of the fourteenth century. Not far, you will see the remains of the chapel of Sainte-Foy of Visigothic origin.

Located at rue de la Poste, the ACAP Museum, the Archaeological and Paleontological Cultural Association, presents its remains free of charge. In particular, it is possible to admire fossils of dinosaur eggs, dinosaur bones, Roman pottery, or even banners made during winemaking events at the beginning of the 20th century and now classified as Historical Monuments. 'object.

While strolling in the village, you will also be able to discover the feudal castle in the middle of the old village which formerly served as home to the viscounts of Narbonne, the old mill of Sainte-Eulalie or the old well on the place of the Church.

Built in the nineteenth century, the Château de Sériège is a vineyard castle built for the family of Andoque de Sériège. This is a very good example of madness built during the golden age of viticulture in the region.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Fête du Printemps

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Village of Cruzy (© G. Defrocourt)
Village of Cruzy (© G. Defrocourt)
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The church
The church
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Archaeological and paleontological museum (© G. Defrocourt)
Archaeological and paleontological museum (© G. Defrocourt)
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The church
The church
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Fountain
Fountain
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2017 Harvest Concert Program
2017 Harvest Concert Program
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 22°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

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For more information, contact the Tourist Office of the Canal du Midi on +33 4 67 37 85 29.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Private cruise with caterer on the Canal du Midi
Nature and the great outdoors185 € to 220 € Capestang (8.7 km)
Tasting - sale of wines in a cooperative cellar
Local flavoursFreeCessenon-sur-Orb (13.8 km)
Licence-free boat hire on the Canal du Midi
Entertainment55 € to 145 € Colombiers (17 km)
Quad bike trek on the outskirts of Béziers
Sports sensations60 € to 290 € Thézan-lès-Béziers (18.2 km)
Guided tour by bike or electric mountain bike
Sports sensations42 € Narbonne (20 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Lake Jouarres
HikeEasy1:30Olonzac (21 km)
Vineyards and Heritage
HikeIntermediate4:40Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit (23 km)
The Goutine
HikeAthletic2:00Gruissan (29 km)
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-Capimont
HikeEasy3:00Lamalou-les-Bains (29 km)
The Ghouls
HikeIntermediate1:30Gruissan (31 km)

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