Saint Nazaire de Ladarez

Historical heritage and peaceful atmosphere

Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez, with its thousands of years of history, is a charming rural village in the French Languedoc region. Today, the village has a population of just over 300 people and a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Natural surroundings and climate

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, vineyards and forests, and nearby the Orb River, which is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking and canoeing in the clear mountain waters.

Administration and tourism

Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez belongs to the arrondissement of Béziers and the canton of Murviel-lès-Béziers. The village has a mayor (currently Mrs. Sylvie MILHAU-LERMET), and is a intermunicipal community of Orb and Taurou. For tourists, the village offers a picturesque and authentic French environment, as well as proximity to attractions such as Roquebrun, Causses-et-Veyran and Cessenon-sur-Orb.

Demography and economy

According to the census in 2021, the village had 332 inhabitants. The number of households (logements) in the commune was estimated at 279 in 2007. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, viticulture and small-scale entrepreneurship, with commuting distance to Beziers and nearby larger villages.

Interesting places

Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez is a small village, but it offers a charming atmosphere and proximity to natural attractions. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, hike in the Haut-Languedoc natural area or visit nearby historical sites such as the dinosaur archaeological dig and museum.

Services & Facilities

Mayor / Post Office

The Village Hall serves as Mayors office and the local service center, answering questions and handling everything from permits to various types of applications. The village post office is located in the same building.

Restaurant/bar

There are two restaurants also function as a bar, one of which is run by a Swedish couple who offers pleasant seating, a garden and an outdoor terrace.

Mobile services/Food Trucks

Different vendor trucks come to the village every week, offering everything from fresh groceries to different types of fast food and pizza. Even a hairdresser’s van stops by from time to time where you can get the latest French haircut or a shave.

Family friendly

About 200 meters from the house is a fenced playground where a lot of effort and dedication has been put into creating a leafy, safe and welcoming place for children to play. But it is also a nice place for the adults to relax, socialize with each other and at the same time be able to keep a good view of their children while they play.

Outdoor Training Facility

The village is surrounded by fantastic environments for physical activities such as cycling, walking or jogging, but there is also an outdoor gym adjacent to the Petanque (Boule) court to complement your workout. The park also houses a small skateboarding track.

long history

Dating back to medieval times

11th century houses, marble quarries, wine culture and limestone caves.

Saint Nazaire de Ladarez dates back as far as the 11th century, although the village and area have been inhabited for much longer than that. Finds of grinding stones, arrowheads and scrapers dating back as far as 30,000 years confirm this.
Several houses in the village still stand on a foundation built in the 11th century.
Beautiful marble has been quarried here and the rich limestone soil has contributed to many caves and sinkholes.

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