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Magalas

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Magalas

Magalas sits on the route: 5 minutes from Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit, 52km from Cirque de Navacelles.

Magalas is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 2,063, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Magalas 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 Magalas to your route.

About Magalas

Magalas (French pronunciation: [maɡalas]; Languedocien: Magalaç) is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France.

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Magalas 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 Magalas located?

Magalas is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4716 latitude, 3.2225 longitude.

What is the population of Magalas?

Magalas has a population of approximately 2,063 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,063
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.4716, 3.2225

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 Magalas

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.

37 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

47 km · about 55 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.

52 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 Magalas

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

Puissalicon

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,033

Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,351

Lieuran-lès-Béziers

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,054

Laurens

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,048

Abeilhan

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,201

Thézan-lès-Béziers

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 2,439

Bassan

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,660

Roujan

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,684

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