Le Pouget


Le Pouget is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France. It contains the Gallardet dolmen.

Geography

Le Pouget is situated on the sides of two valleys, Aumelas and Clermont L'Hérault. The centre of the commune is at the entrance to the medieval circulade. The clay soil favours viticulture. The Hérault river is 2 km from the centre.

History

The village was known for its circulade in the Middle Ages in the time of Louis XIV. The prehistoric dolmen Gallardet is a notable sight in the village.

Population

Inhabitants are Pougétois.

Sights