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Tourist Attractions in Vailhauquès
From iconic landmarks to lesser-known hidden gems, Vailhauquès offers visitors a variety of sights worth exploring - perfect for those who enjoy discovering places beyond the usual tourist routes.
What to Eat in Vailhauquès
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Le maire Maurice Durand remplissait alors la citerne de la Coste, et utilisait la pompe à essence pour envoyer l’eau dans le réservoir situé au-dessus du village, afin que chacun puisse s’alimenter aux trois fontaines.
Des traces de présence d’eau à Vailhauquès
L’obligation de forer profondément, parfois au-delà de 100 mètres, pour trouver de l’eau étonne toujours dans un village dont le nom signifierait « vallée d’eau » ou « vallée humide » – étymologie toutefois remise en question.
Lorsque l’épicerie se trouvait au Plan dans le vieux village, elle vendait des articles de pêche… L’eau était-elle davantage et plus régulièrement présente sur la commune ?
Some old buildings still bear traces of this local blonde stone, giving Vailhauquès its unique charm.
The locals
The inhabitants of the commune of Vailhauquès call themselves Vailhauquois and Vailhauquoises.
The Villages
CARTE D’IDENTITÉ DE LA COMMUNE
La naissance de Vailhauquès
La « naissance » de Vailhauquès remonte à 1094, date à laquelle il est fait mention, dans le cartulaire d’Aniane, de l’existence du village sous la dénomination de paroisse de Saint-Saturnin de Vallauches.
Obtaining these identity documents involves going in person to a town hall equipped with a biometric data collection device (fingerprints…).
Obtaining planning documents
Consulting the urban planning documents in force in a given area (PLU, POS, carte communale or RNU depending on the communes) is FREE, as is the instruction of a request for a certificate of urbanism which makes it possible to ensure the feasibility of a project.
A cette époque ; le citoyen Vassal, maire, habite au Mas Castel.
Les Dolmens
La présence humaine sur le territoire de Vailhauquès remonte à au moins 5000 ans lorsqu’au Néolithique, les premiers « paysans » s’installent dans les garrigues.
She sits on the Community Council.
Procedures not provided by the town hall
City halls are not competent to issue many documents such as driving licenses, vehicle registration certificates (carte grise), certificates of non-pledge of a vehicle, pollution Crit'Air stickers, extracts from criminal records, Kbis extracts, plans and extracts from the cadastral matrix…
Supra and infra-municipal hierarchy
EPCI and intercommunality
An intercommunality is a grouping of communes intended to mutualise the management of certain sectors such as drinking water or rubbish collection.
Ceux-ci datent du Néolithique final, mais les fouilles ont montré qu’ils ont été utilisés au Chalcolithique (3000 à 2400 av. Il existe aussi des citernes équipées d’une pompe à chaîne actionnée par une roue à main, comme à la Mathe, au presbytère ou à la Rouvière.
Lorsque l’eau devenait une denrée rare, elle était rationnée à 20 litres par jour et par foyer.
J.-C.), ainsi qu’aux âges du Bronze (2400 à 900 av. Plus tard, en 1324, le cartulaire de Maguelone citera le « Rectore de Valhauquesio ».
L’origine du nom est contestée, mais la plupart s’accorde pour la première partie sur le latin « vallis », vallée; quant à la seconde, il est fait tantôt état de « vallée d’eau », confirmé par la présence dans certaines vignes proches de la Mosson de nombreuses coquilles, tantôt trouve son origine dans le grec « leka », pierre plate, en relation avec la présence de dolmens sur la commune.
Un demi-siècle avant la prise de la Bastille on retrouve trace du village sous le nom de Valiauques.
L’abolition des droits féodaux et du clergé, verra la vente des possessions de la noblesse et notamment celle de la Fenouillède, alors pavillon de chasse de la famille de Turenne.
The types of waste authorised also vary greatly depending on the site.
➞ The commune has 1 waste collection centre on its territory.
» Consult the list of collection points of the communauté de communes or the thematic dossier waste collection and recycling.
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Tourism, culture and heritage
Looking for a holiday destination, a historic site, a preserved area or a culinary speciality?
The natural and architectural heritage, cultural areas and local produce of Vailhauquès are highlighted in the sections below.
Labels and awards
Prepare a trip by referring to the awards obtained by the commune for its specificities or its commitments, the quality of its tourist reception, the preservation of its heritage…: consult and examine the detailed directory of quality labels for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Natural and architectural heritage
Discovering a monument or a remarkable site, preparing a walk…: consult and examine the detailed directory of historical monuments, labelled monuments and sites, protected natural areas… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Cultural and education spaces
Prepare a cultural outing to a museum or a structure dedicated to art, attend a live performance or a film screening…: consult and examine the detailed directory of accredited museums, public theatres, concert halls (current music scenes, etc.), cinemas… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Entertainment structures
Prepare a recreational outing with your children or friends, combine leisure and discovery…: consult and examine the detailed directory of animal parks, aquariums, botanical gardens, leisure parks… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Recognised terroirs and protected productions
Search for regional specialities, quality agricultural products…: consult and examine the detailed directory of appellation of origin areas for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Consult the maps of the tourist and heritage labels Commune à découvrir and Monuments à préserver.
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Transport and mobility
Looking for a collective or individual transport infrastructure?
The nerve centres of the mobility networks, the refuelling points and the parking areas in Vailhauquès are presented in the sections below.
Railway network
Preparing a journey or a business trip by train…: consult and examine the SNCF passenger stations detailed directory for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Road mobility
Travelling by road, optimising your journeys, filling up your vehicle…: consult and examine the detailed directory of carpooling sites, service stations and recharging points for electric vehicles… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Organise a trip, a journey, a holiday departure… in the commune or nearby: Getting around - Accommodation - Tours and activities - Books - More ↷
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4th deputy mayor since 2020-07-03.
Administration, education and public services
Looking for an administrative agency, a public service or a school in Vailhauquès?
In order to respond to this problem, fields as varied as social, health, employment, retirement, security, justice, education… can be consulted below.
One-stop France services
Set up in areas where there are no public services to reduce the administrative isolation of the users who are furthest from them, the France services centres offer access to a wide range of government and partner services (La Poste, France Travail, CAF, CPAM, etc.), as well as various forms of support.
➞ The commune has no France services centre on its territory.
For more information, you can consult the free administrative guides.
Health and family
Reimbursement for health care, application for social assistance…: consult and examine the detailed directory of CAF (caisses d'allocations familiales), CPAM (caisses primaires d'assurance maladie), URSSAF… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Jobs, unemployment and retirement
Looking for a job, receiving unemployment benefit or a retirement pension, starting a vocational training course…: consult and examine the detailed directory of employment centres (France Travail), pension funds… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.The business world
Setting up a business, hiring or firing an employee…: consult and examine the detailed directory of consular chambers and DREETS for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Public security: gendarmeries and police stations
Filing a complaint, reporting an assault or a crime, requesting assistance…: consult and examine the detailed directory of gendarmeries and police stations for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Judicial system
Taking legal action, contesting an unfair dismissal…: consult and examine the detailed directory of courts for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Taxation: taxes and duties
Paying taxes, understanding your tax form…: consult and examine the detailed directory of tax centres and treasuries for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Housing and accommodation
Obtaining aid for the improvement of housing…: consult and examine the ANAH detailed directory for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.Education: schooling and higher education
Enrolling your child in a school adapted to his or her aspirations, finding the right orientation, obtaining scholarships or student housing…: consult and examine the detailed directory of schools, guidance centres, student assistance services… for the commune of Vailhauquès or the department of Hérault.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement
Waste collection and environment
Inter-municipal waste disposal centres
Waste disposal centres (déchèteries or déchetteries) are centres that collect and direct waste to the most appropriate channel (repair, recycling, incineration, burial, etc.).
This section presents the EPCIs à fiscalité propre (public establishments of inter-municipal cooperation) to which almost all French communes belong.
The commune belongs to the communauté de communes du Grand Pic Saint-Loup (code 200022986) which includes 36 communes.
List of neighbourhoods
The commune isn't divided into neighborhoods.
History of the commune of Vailhauquès
Former names of the commune of Vailhauquès
No change of name is mentioned in the official naming file, which lists them since the year 1943.Search for books on local or regional history, a museum…: Bookstores and publishers - Visits and activities
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Censuses and population organization
Density and distribution of the population
As the population can be distributed in an irregular manner over the commune, the population density value is accompanied by the degree of urbanization, which is estimated through the application of a density grid designed to study the human distribution over a territory.
The population density of the municipality is 1.66 inhabitants per km².
The commune is classified as a rural town (communes with low population density), 100% of its inhabitants living in an low-density rural area.
Evolution of the population
Population censuses, whose methodology and periodicity have evolved over time, make it possible to determine the number of people residing in a municipality at a given time.
Entre 3500 et 2500 ans av. Its collection was coupled with that of the contribution to public broadcasting (contribution à l'audiovisuel public) until the latter was abolished in 2022.
The business property tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises - CFE), which is one of the two components of the territorial economic contribution, is due by companies for each of their properties subject to property tax, except those concerned by an exemption.
| Type of tax | Direct rate 2024 |
|---|---|
| Taxe sur le foncier bâti | 43.17 % |
| Taxe sur le foncier non bâti | 69.73 % |
| Taxe d'habitation | 20.15 % |
| Cotisation foncière des entreprises | aucun taux |
As the latest available version of the statistics by commune dates from 2024, the rates mentioned are for information purposes only.
The communal population has an impact in various fields such as voting methods or the calculation of certain taxes.
The total population of the commune is 2 684 inhabitants (2022 census authenticated by decree of 31 December 2024).
Evolution of the population of the commune since 1876
| Year Population | 2022 2,684 inhab. | 2021 2,647 inhab. | 2020 2,609 inhab. | 2019 2,584 inhab. | 2018 2,546 inhab. | 2017 2,553 inhab. | 2016 2,575 inhab. | 2015 2,597 inhab. | 2014 2,619 inhab. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Population | 2013 2,587 inhab. | 2012 2,573 inhab. | 2011 2,469 inhab. | 2010 2,366 inhab. | 2009 2,262 inhab. | 2008 2,153 inhab. | 2007 2,082 inhab. | 2006 2,058 inhab. | 1999 1,899 inhab. |
| Year Population | 1990 1,317 inhab. | 1982 772 inhab. | 1975 315 inhab. | 1968 235 inhab. | 1962 191 inhab. | 1954 195 inhab. | 1936 242 inhab. | 1931 203 inhab. | 1926 224 inhab. |
| Year Population | 1921 219 inhab. | 1911 237 inhab. | 1906 231 inhab. | 1901 221 inhab. | 1896 205 inhab. | 1891 205 inhab. | 1886 184 inhab. | 1881 550 inhab. | 1876 592 inhab. |
In order to compare historical data, several factors must be taken into consideration.
La rue du Lac à la Rouvière atteste de la présence d’une retenue d’eau où pouvaient s’abreuver les troupeaux de moutons, nombreux au siècle dernier, comme ils venaient le faire aux pieds de la statue de la Vierge qui domine le village.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Vailhauquès
Discover some of the most interesting places, hidden gems, and attractions in Vailhauquès - a destination with its own charm and character.
Average national rates fluctuate each year, and some communes are likely to vote for significant increases.
More information in the thematic dossier: local taxation, schemes and exemptions.
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Municipal and Community representatives
Current Municipal Councillors
The mayor of the commune is Mr ALMALLAK Hussam (79 years old) from 2020-07-03.
List of the mayor and the 22 municipal councillors of the commune:
- Mr ALMALLAK Hussam (79 years old) : elected since 2020-06-28.