Images of Aspiran - a village in the Languedoc

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Spring irises and olive trees welcome you by the road from the Hérault valley

Aspiran is a wine village with a population of around 1100 on the edge of the Herault valley between Clermont l'Hérault and Pézenas. There has been a settlement here since at least Roman times - remains of kilns have been found where Amphora (large earthenware pots) were produced for transporting wine by sea.

Today Aspiran sits in a sea of Clairette vines used to make the local white wine.

Use this viamichelin web link to locate Aspiran.

Aspiran from the south west in late afternoon April sunshine

Early morning April sunshine looking north towards the foothills of the Cevennes

An autumn evening view looking back to the hill with pine trees where the pictures on the left was taken



The 13th century tower of the Church St Julien at sunrise. The current church on this site dates from 1145.

The Chapel of Pénitents with the church tower behind. The inside is now a beautifully restored hall and exhibition space.

This statue come chapel is hidden amongst the pine trees in the hill just west of the village.


 

 The ramparts date from the 12th century and still enclose much of the village with the old walls forming parts of many houses. At one time Aspiran had four portes (entrances) but only these two remain.


There are six fountains (plus a green frog and mushroom construction in the small park). The water is always cool and delicious.


In early spring on the hill with pine trees small wild yellow iris's flower. They are protected and must never be picked.

A summer sunset.


See also the Office de Tourism site (in French)

The Aspiranois school children have created a fascinating site ecoleaspiran.free.fr

Aspiran wine cooperative

For information on restaurants and wine see www.languedoc-dining.com

Local Information and Accommodation

The best site for visiting and staying in the Languedoc region is the English site Languedoc Pages. I am not even going to begin to replicate the range of links available here. There is also a forum where one can ask questions or make requests.

If you need to rent or buy accommodation then look at Herault local Tony Tidswell's www.francevoila.com. Subscribe to his newsletter and read his Weblog for an insight into life in the area.

For Sale and Rental Properties in the Languedoc and across France, plus services including Property Virtual Tours, Website Design and search by region see Gateway to French Property.