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Lodève

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Lodève

Lodève is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Le Bousquet-d'Orb, 23km from Cirque de Navacelles.

Lodève is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 7,515, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lodève 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 Lodève to your route.

About Lodève

Lodève (French pronunciation: [lodɛv] ; Occitan: Lodeva, [luˈðeβɔ]; Latin: Luteva) is a commune in the department of Hérault, in the region of Occitania, southern France. It is a subprefecture of the department. The derivation of the city's name is from Gaulish Luteva, composed of lut-, swamp, mud + suffix -eva. It

Read more might therefore translate as the muddy place or the swamp city. This mud could be a clay, called argillite, which was use during ancient history to produce pottery.

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Where is Lodève located?

Lodève is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7318 latitude, 3.3196 longitude.

What is the population of Lodève?

Lodève has a population of approximately 7,515 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
7,515
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.7318, 3.3196

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 Lodève

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

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

18 km · about 20 min 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Millau Viaduct

World's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Aigoual

The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Lodève

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

Le Bousquet-d'Orb

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,601

Montpeyroux

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,222

La Tour-sur-Orb

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,194

Nébian

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,160

Saint-André-de-Sangonis

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 4,270

Bédarieux

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 6,907

Saint-Jean-de-Fos

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 1,296

Gignac

🇫🇷 France

21 km awayPop. 5,025

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