Baillargues

Baillargues

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The door of the Petite Camargue, and Montpellier.

Baillargues is a city that has retained its originality and its traditions. It is the largest municipality in the canton of Castries, it stretches on 770 ha. With more than 6,000 inhabitants in the last census of 2006, Baillargues faces the future she intends to exploit its strengths but also anticipate those to come as the duplication of the motorway A9 and the future TGV (High Speed Line). For its new lines should not disturb the overall balance of the city in terms of housing and living environment.

Baillargues is a bi-millennium city. The Domitian Way forms the border with the town of Castries whose Renaissance castle called "Versailles of Languedoc" dominates the whole district.

• Origins: Once they had conquered the Mediterranean part of Gaul (120-118 av. JC), the Romans organized the province called "Narbonne" (the Alps to the Pyrenees). They created especially famous Domitian way. At least 2 km of the road - she went to the location of Demeter - a Roman named Ballius built a "villa", a large house with outbuildings, a large agricultural field. Over the years, the villa became a village and its name evolved to become Baillargues few centuries ago. The first mention of the village on a document dated 819 by which the Emperor said Louis "the Pious" yielded to the bishop of Maguelone suzerainty land Baillargues.
• Timeline:

• Roman Period: construction of a "villa" by Ballius on the current site of the city.
• 819: Louis the Pious yield to the bishop of Maguelone its suzerainty over lands Baillargues.
• 1146: First mention of the church of Saint-Julien Balanegues (Baillargues) in the cartulary of Aniane.
• 1377: 11 fires up Baillargues.
• 1645: Castries Marquessate is erected by Louis XIV. This includes common Baillargues.
• 1709: Baillargues has 426 inhabitants.
• 1743: Baillargues has 310 inhabitants (population decline due to an epidemic of plague).
• 1789: The Marquis de Castries lay their titles and privileges. Baillargues no longer lord.
• 1963: The church Baillargues is listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments, excluding the side chapels.
• 1982: Baillargues has 2632 inhabitants.
• 1999: Baillargues has 5842 inhabitants.

• A coherent whole: The city presents a coherent born sedimentation architecture of all periods, including the walls reinforce unity. Strolling through the streets, you can read on successive facades his attraction, his hesitation and without contrast that harmony is broken. For if the proportions, plans and volumes vary, the stone that now soars high, sometimes with rounded whorls, is the unifying element.
• A downtown landmark: A simple structure, the form "L" serves as a central architectural spaces between two major Village Center: Place of July 14 and the City. The choice of an effect of alkaline water to runoff, enhances the sound produced by the sensation of freshness created by the presence of water combined with the cool shade of tall trees.

• The Romanesque church of Saint-Julien Baillargues:

• Baillargues has an interesting Romanesque church built in the center of the oldest part of town, probably in the 12th century.
• It was fortified in the 15th century to protect inhabitants of the small army of soldiers without employment interruptions during the war called "Hundred Years" looting the country. The work involved in defense have left traces visible: front flanked by two towers, the remains of battlements atop the facade and tower, deadly on the pillow, etc. ...
• 17th and 18th centuries to today: The maintenance of the church caused some concern to residents. The heavy barrel vault, built of stone, was weakened by the separation of the side walls due to its extensive infiltration from the roof deteriorated to the point where in 1760 he had to replace the roof edge current. Less aesthetic but lighter (it was built in brick), it spares the whole building. In the 19th century, population growth necessitated a larger church. It is obtained by building in stages, 4 side chapels. The presence of relieving arches in the walls allowed to build without endangering the stability of the whole. Recently, significant work has consolidated the upper parts of the building and renovated discreetly outside. The windows were recently restored.

• A village was fortified:

• Putting in defense of the church was probably considered inadequate because they quickly surrounded the group of houses closest to the church by an enclosure roughly rectangular, may deter a band of armed assailants briefly. It remains thick walls, a corner tower and a gatehouse which was the main entrance of the "city".
• The Hundred Years' War ended, the population grew and new houses were built outside the walls, forming the suburbs which have continued to expand.

• The Bouvine: "La fe di biou"

• Bullfighting traditions that animate the south-west of France are not limited to the controversial bullfight. In Languedoc, the bull is the focus of village festivals. A Baillargues, events are numerous throughout the summer.
• Each year, the summer festival pace of village life with animations of high quality: Festival abrivados and bandidos, racing school taurine, flag-waving cow race, race for the Trophy of the Futures and race for the Trophy Ace ...

• Activities

• Golf de Montpellier (18 holes).

City Hall

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 12°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

Le koala Castelnau-le-Lez Restaurant with surprise with its patio and pool. Cuisine and wine region. Located 7.9 km from Baillargues From 15 € to 35 € per person

L'Air du Temps  SPECIAL OFFER Montpellier In the heart of Beaux Arts in Montpellier, the L'Air du Temps welcomes you to a gastronomic break in a design. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12am to 14h15 and from... Located 11.6 km from Baillargues From 25 € to 40 € per person

Chez boris esplanade Montpellier Following the success of its first establishment 'Chez Boris Aiguillerie', the company has opened a second restaurant 'Chez Boris Esplanade'. True to its spirit, the place is committed... Located 12.1 km from Baillargues From 30 € to 35 € per person

All restaurants around Baillargues

Entre Roses et Jasmins     9 Baillargues Between roses and jasmine bed and breakfast beb & breakfast. House of charm, it has all the advantages for a pleasant holiday in the Sun and the Sea: Refined, comforters, comfortable,... Located in Baillargues From 55 € to 60 € the double room

Face au golf de montpellier-massane   Baillargues A few kms from Montpellier, the airport and the sea. Villa front line on the Golf de Massane, located in a private and secure area. Swimming-pool, ping-pong. 2 tennis courts. Direct... Located in Baillargues From 69 € to 105 € the double room

Ma Chambre   Vendargues Bed and Breakfast for 2 people in a building on the property (XIX century) that we live in the center of a village with all amenities (shops, transport...), near the city of Montpellier,... Located 3.7 km from Baillargues 80 € the double room

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M'bolo Lansargues LODGING independent Conditioning any comfort for 4 persons. WIFI Internet access, Near the beaches of la grande motte palavas, grau du Roi, near the towns of Lunel, Aigues-Mortes, between... Located 4.8 km from Baillargues From 350 € to 850 € per week

Lou bel ostal (la grande maison).   8 Lunel Villa 132 m² on two floors with 4 rooms. Garage of 30 m ² and parking facilities on the ground of 1800 m ². All-electric heating. Located 10.7 km from Baillargues From 420 € to 780 € per week

Gîte Les cistes   9.5 Montaud Small quiet apartment, adjoining the owners house but independent, in a garrigue land of 3000 m², near the village.  45 m ². 1 bedroom. 1 bed for 2 people. 1 bed 1 person. A living... Located 11.2 km from Baillargues From 300 € to 500 € per week

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Camping le Fou du Roi     8.4 Lansargues Located 15 minutes from the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, in the heart of the Petite Camargue, land of bulls, horses and pink flamingos, Camping le Fou du Roi has all the amenities:... Located 4.4 km from Baillargues From 13.90 € to 20.80 € per day

Le parc     9.2 Lattes Family campsite halfway between the Mediterranean beaches and the city of Montpellier. Mobile home rentals and shady pitches for tents and caravans. Heated pool, wireless internet,... Located 13.5 km from Baillargues From 14.50 € to 26.40 € per day

Camping Les Chênes   Junas Under the sun Languedoc, in the shadow of its oaks, 30 minutes from the beach, 20 minutes of Nimes and Montpellier, in the foothills of the Cevennes, Camping Caravaning The Oaks welcomes... Located 14.2 km from Baillargues From 13.10 € to 15.10 € per day

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Hotel De Massane      7.4 Baillargues Hotel De Massane is located in Baillargues, 15 kilometres from Montpellier. It has an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and Balnéo spa centre. Hotel De Massane offers air-conditioned... Located in Baillargues Room from 84 €

Fast Hotel Montpellier Baillargues     8.2 Baillargues This hotel with a terrace is located in Montpellier, 10 minutes by car from the city centre. Free Wi-Fi is included in each air-conditioned room, and a buffet breakfast is available.... Located in Baillargues Room from 37 €

Face au Golf     9.1 Baillargues This guest house is located in Baillargues, facing the Golf Club Montpellier Massane. It offers a pool with fully furnished terrace, 2 tennis courts and direct access onto the golf... Located in Baillargues Room from 59 €

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