Built around its two churches, with old houses adorned with local stone, Hérépian is geographically located at the crossroads, on the axis of the valley of the Mare and the Orb valley, in hinterland Herault.
Hérépian owes its growth, from the 12th century, the significant movement of commodities and silver ores from neighboring municipalities.
Since Roman times, the village of Hérépian, Erépio in Occitan, was established along the lines of communication is perpendicular west and north-south. Crossing point, he connected the mountains to the sea and large cities and allowing the circulation of merchandise.
Thanks to the presence of water of the Orb, the Mare and Pourquié Rieu, Hérépian has developed gardens that greatly contributed to its fame and its development.
1750, in addition to its gardens, Hérépian had 4 or 5 tile, a glass of black glass, shaved for the construction of the present church of Saint -Martial (1858). Adjacent to it, you can see some remains of a castle. In front of the old church of Saint -Martial 15th century former convent, with its staircase and outstanding and its Renaissance ceiling windows, is also witness to a rich past (now converted into a residence hotel ).
Opposite the church, is the place where people cross passage and the regulars like to gather under the shade of two old plane tree ( planted in 1807 ) and cool near the fountain.
In the 19th century kilns and lime plaster proudly raised their chimneys in the sky. In the 20th century, another activity was still practiced in the village basketry. Weavers, installed in front of their doors, wove baskets and baskets.
Currently Hérépian can boast of a wine, winery, whose wines are awarded every year. Wine tasting in the cellar and presentation of local products.
