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Villages: Cabrerolles
History
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| The village of Cabrerolles |
Origin of the name: Cabrairole (1199) - derived from the Latin capra : she-goat (chèvre ) plus the suffix - ola : place where goats are raised.
Sites of Interest
- Ruins of a feudal castle
- Castle Chapel of Notre Dame de la Roque, 10th/11th century.
- Saint Armand parish church, 18th century
- St. Jean de Jérusalem Commandry, bordered by stone markers in the form of the Maltese Cross.
- Prehistoric enclosure* at Balaruc.
- Important Roman villas* at Fabrégues, Fontanille, Sérigno, Lenthéric, le Coudougno, La Noria, Mont Cèze, Le Lauresse.
- Visigoth arched tombs at Malragax and Fabrègues.
- A.O.C wines
- (* Those have disappeared)
Activities and Economy
General Information
- Population: 293
- Altitude : 310m
- Includes the hamlets of Liquière, Aigues Vives and the recent Borie
- Panoramic view: peak of la Coquillade (697 m)
- Wine cellars (tasting)
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