Hérault district, Occitania, France

Places to visit near Lodève

Lodève is a town in Hérault district, Occitania, France, home to about 7,515 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Jardin du Cloître (1 km), Château de Fozières (5 km) and Aven Fromager du Mas de Rouquet (10 km).

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Lodève, Occitania
Lodève, Hérault district, Occitania, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lodève at a glance

Location
Hérault district, Occitania, France
Population
about 7,515
Coordinates
43.7317° N, 3.3194° E
Places within 50 km
73 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lodève

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Forts & heritage near Lodève

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lodève. The closest is Château de Fozières (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lodève

85 churches within 100 km of Lodève. The closest is Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lodève

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lodève. The closest is Jardin du Cloître (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lodève

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lodève. The closest is La Croix de Mounis (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Lodève

7 museums within 100 km of Lodève. The closest is Agropolis (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lodève

6 caves within 100 km of Lodève. The closest is Aven Fromager du Mas de Rouquet (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lodève

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lodève
  2. 11 km Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-la-Blaquière · church, Hérault
  3. 8 km Château de Fozières · heritage site, Hérault
  4. 6 km Aven Fromager du Mas de Rouquet · cave, Hérault
  5. 18 km Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize · church, Hérault
  6. 10 km Jardin du Cloître · nature spot, Hérault
  7. 0 km Back to Lodève

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lodève by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3099Château de Fozières (5 km)
    Churches2785Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Jardin du Cloître (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611La Croix de Mounis (36 km)
    Museums07Agropolis (56 km)
    Caves36Aven Fromager du Mas de Rouquet (10 km)
    Beaches & coast06Phare des Onglous (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Lac du Salagou (11 km)
    Parks05Zoo de Lunaret (57 km)
    Other attractions02Via Domitia (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée Avicenne (55 km)
    Treks01Sentier D'interprétation - Arboretum de l'Hort de Dieu (60 km)

    Lodève: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lodève?

    Jardin du Cloître (nature spot, about 1 km), Château de Fozières (heritage site, about 5 km), Aven Fromager du Mas de Rouquet (cave, about 10 km), Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize (church, about 10 km), Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-la-Blaquière (church, about 11 km), Lac du Salagou (lake, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lodève?

    73 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lodève?

    Château de Fozières, about 5 km by road; Château de DIo (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lodève?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize, about 10 km by road; Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-la-Blaquière (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lodève?

    Jardin du Cloître, about 1 km by road; Cirque de Mourèze (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lodève?

    Start in Lodève, visit Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-la-Blaquière, then Château de Fozières, then Aven Fromager du Mas de Rouquet, then Chapelle Notre-Dame de Nize, then Jardin du Cloître, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lodève?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lodève

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