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Ancient and Medieval Origins

Templar Commandery:

Founded in the 12th century, Cazouls-d'Hérault was initially under the joint jurisdiction of the Bishops of Béziers and Agde. Around 1150, the Bishop of Béziers ceded the Church of Saint-Pierre to the Knights Templar, who established a commandery here. After the Templars' dissolution in 1312, the property passed to the Knights Hospitaller.

Feudal Defenses:

The village retains traces of its medieval past, including feudal walls and the Church of Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul, notable for its crenelated terrace and sundial. The rue des Templiers (Templars' Street) still echoes this era

Europe’s Tambourin Champion Village

Cazouls-d'Hérault is obsessed with Tambourin, a traditional Occitan ball game similar to tennis but played with a tambourine-like bat. The local club, over 100 years old, hosts European championships, and matches draw enthusiastic crowds

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