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Gigean

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Gigean

Gigean is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Poussan, 47km from Cirque de Navacelles.

Gigean is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,977, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gigean sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gigean to your route.

About Gigean

Gigean (French pronunciation: [ʒiʒɑ̃]; Occitan: Gijan) is a commune in the Hérault département in Occitanie in southern France.

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Where is Gigean located?

Gigean is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5003 latitude, 3.7117 longitude.

What is the population of Gigean?

Gigean has a population of approximately 3,977 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,977
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.5003, 3.7117

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Gigean

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Pont du Diable (Hérault)

A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

A medieval pilgrimage village around a Romanesque abbey, hidden in a wild gorge of the Hérault.

29 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Aigues-Mortes

A perfectly rectangular walled medieval port town rising from the Camargue salt marshes and pink lagoons.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Cirque de Navacelles

A perfect horseshoe canyon carved by the Vis, with a tiny hamlet cradled in its abandoned river meander.

47 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue

A wild wetland delta of pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls between the arms of the Rhône.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gigean

  • 26 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.
  • 70 kmMont AigoualThe highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gigean.

Montbazin

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 2,490

Poussan

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 4,572

Balaruc-le-Vieux

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,016

Cournonsec

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,205

Cournonterral

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 5,682

Frontignan

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 22,251

Vic-la-Gardiole

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 2,760

Balaruc-les-Bains

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 6,387

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