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Laurens

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Laurens

Laurens sits on the route: 10 minutes from Magalas, 48km from Cirque de Navacelles.

Laurens is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,048, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Laurens 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 Laurens to your route.

About Laurens

Laurens (French pronunciation: [lɔʁɛ̃s]; Languedocien: Laurenç) is a commune in the Hérault département in the Occitanie region in southern France.

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What are the best things to do in Laurens?

Laurens offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Laurens located?

Laurens is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5226 latitude, 3.1965 longitude.

What is the population of Laurens?

Laurens has a population of approximately 1,048 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,048
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.5226, 3.1965

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 Laurens

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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

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

37 km · about 40 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

A beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey of rose-gold stone tucked in a quiet wooded valley near Narbonne.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Canal du Midi

A UNESCO-listed 17th-century engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean through 240 kilometers of tree-lined waterway.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Laurens

  • 35 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.
  • 63 kmMillau ViaductWorld's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France
  • 73 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 Laurens.

Magalas

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 2,063

Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,351

Puissalicon

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,033

Roujan

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,684

Hérépian

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,550

Bédarieux

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 6,907

Murviel-lès-Béziers

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 2,796

Abeilhan

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,201

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