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Pouzolles
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General view
Coat of arms of Pouzolles
Coat of arms
Pouzolles is located in France
Pouzolles
Pouzolles
Location in France
Pouzolles is located in Occitanie
Pouzolles
Pouzolles
Location in Occitanie
Country France
Region Occitanie
Department Hérault
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Béziers
Canton Canton of Roujan
Intercommunality Communauté de communes des Avant-Monts du Centre Hérault
Area
1
10.01 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
1,001
 • Density 100.00/km2 (259.00/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Pouzollais
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
34214 /34480
Elevation 48–180 m (157–591 ft)
(avg. 90 m or 300 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Pouzolles (which is Posòlas in the local Occitan language) is a charming village in southern France. It is located in the Hérault department, which is part of the Occitanie region. This small community is known for its quiet lifestyle and connection to the local wine industry.

What to Do in Pouzolles

Pouzolles might be a small village, but it has some handy places for residents and visitors. You can find a bakery for fresh bread, a small supermarket for daily needs, and a tobacconist. There are also several chambres d'hôtes, which are like bed and breakfast places where you can stay.

The village also has a post office for sending letters and packages. For fun, there's a nearby paintball area where you can play exciting games. During certain times of the year, you might find a seasonal art gallery. Of course, the local wine industry is a big part of life here, with many vineyards around the village.

Exploring Pouzolles: Interesting Sights

Pouzolles has some cool places to explore that show its history and unique design.

The Pouzolles Château

One of the main attractions is the old château. A château is a large French country house or castle. The one in Pouzolles is a beautiful building with a long history.

Pouzolles chateau
View of the Château in Pouzolles

The Village Center: A Circulade

The center of Pouzolles is built in a special way called a circulade. This means the village was built in a circular shape around a central point, often a church or a castle. This design was common in medieval times and helped protect the village. Walking through the streets, you can see how the buildings curve around.

Pouzolles Population Over Time

The number of people living in Pouzolles has changed over the years. Understanding these changes helps us see how the village has grown or shrunk.

Change in population
(Source : INSEE)
1962 1968 1975 1982 1990 1999 2006
833 855 788 765 762 781 1001
From the year 1962 on: population without double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once.

For example, in 1962, about 833 people lived in Pouzolles. The population went down a bit in the following years but then started to grow again. By 2006, the village had grown to 1001 residents. This shows that Pouzolles has become a more popular place to live over time.

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