The faugerois is a vast area of valleys that overlooks at Languedoc-Roussillon Plain where the appellation Faugeres wines, a Well known AOC are produced. The seven different counties that make up the area are each charmingly unique. As one looks at the landscape moving in the wind and sparking  in the sun, it is difficult to imagine that its history goes back over 2000 and that many ruins are hidden waiting to tell the tale of its interesting history.

Here, the ancient buildings make the scenery even more majestic. In Cabrerolles, an ancient médieval castle and the Notre Dame chapel attract attention both for their architecture and for seeming as though they are perched on a rocky peak. The donjon of the castle in Caussiniojouls reminds us that this was once the Lords of Faugeres' headquarters. The Barons of Fouzilhon decided to use the Naubine rock in Laurens as site where they constructed their castle in order to protect the villagers. As for Faugeres, perched upon the mountain tops, its XVI century mills remind us of the importance of cereal farming before grape growing took over the fields. Heard before the Romans also greatly appreciated the area. The atones of the past are scattered in this natural paradise. The area is a dream for hikers, nature and plant lovers. The multiple faces of this area have been preserved and give us the opportunity to discover orchis, rockroses, Montpellier Maples, or Saint Lucie cherry trees.

One of the greatest qualities of this area is not something that we normally consider when looking out over the horizon. The hidden secret of Faugeres is its schistose-bases soils. This geologic particularity makes the grapes thrive to the highest of their potential. The soils and tons of sunshine make it a perfect location for winemaking.

Here the winemaking are proud of the identity of their wines and work hard to improve and preserve the legacy. Many use reasonable agriculture techniques that are more respectful of the environment. With 53 private wine cellars, the wine industry is not only the backbone of the local economy ; it is a motor that gives the desire to develop and attracts many talented young winemakers.

Syndicat d’Initiative du Faugérois – Monts de l’Orb
4, rue de la Poste à Faugères
Tél : 04 67 98 54 73
www.faugeres34.fr