Heritage

Maison du Tourisme et de la Plaisance
Avenue des Etangs
34110 Frontignan la Peyrade
Tél : + 33 (0)4 67 18 31 60
Fax : + 33 (0)4 67 18 31 61

Point Information Tourisme Centre Ville
Rue Lucien Salette
34110 Frontignan la Peyrade
Tél : + 33 (0)4 67 18 50 04
Fax : + 33 (0)4 67 18 50 08

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History and heritage

History records that the town of Frontignan was built on the site of an agricultural estate belonging to a Gallo-Roman named Frontinius. From the 12th century, the town belonged to Guilhem de Montpellier before coming under the sovereignty of the kings of Aragon. It was only in the 14th century that the town was acquired by the King of France.

Following pillaging, the French Consuls had the ramparts repaired and incorporated the church of St Paul in the town’s defences. From the 17th to 18th century, Frontignan was an important port trading with many other places on the Mediterranean. In 1630, Frontignan became one of the four principal seats of the French Admiralty in Languedoc. In 1666, the inhabitants of Frontignan took part in the creation of the town and the royal port of Sète, created by Louis XIV.



Church of Saint Paul

This church, classified as an historic monument, was built between the 12th and 14th centuries.

Parish : Rue St Paul
Tel. : 04 67 48 11 49
Guided tours during the season every Wednesday at 15.00, departing from the museum (Rue Député Lucien Salette).

Museum

Situated in the former chapel of the religious order of White Penitents (17th century), it houses many collections:
  • items relating to vines and wines, local sub-marine archaeology, objects from the Gallo-Roman period, from prehistory, shells and birds, works by regional, national and foreign artists;
  • the portal is listed by Bâtiments de France, the body responsible for local heritage.

Rue Député Lucien Salette
Administration : Tel. / Fax 04 67 48 26 69
Reception : Tel. : 04 67 18 50 05
Open from 1 March to 30 November, every day except Tuesdays, from 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.30 to 18.30.
Many exhibitions. Free of charge.