Juvignac, pleasant life style in a green heaven...
A deally situated just outside the regional capital Montpellier; Juvignac combines way of life in a developing town. Many cultural events and festivals are organized throughout the year.
Heritage
The name of Juvignac was derived from a former governor of the roman province, Juvinus.
It is said Hannibal passed through the domain of Fontcaude with 100.000 men 50 that the elephants could have a triple of the local spring water before moving on in their attempt to conquer Rome.
The Roman bridge
Built on the outskirts of the town the ancient bridge which is classified as a historic monument since 1927, has conserved its charm; despite the flood which occurred in 1993 amputating a part of the structure, it is still of great interest to local people and visitors.
Long ago pilgrims on true way to Compostelle, merchants and travellers would use the bridge to cross the river Mosson. Many pleasant green and shady paths along the riverbanks are to be discovered for pleasant strolls.
The spa at Fontcaude
The town of Juvignac owns the famous spring source de la Valadière at Fontcaude (warm water). The waters are beneficial and were used by the romans.
In 1780 Charles Bonaparte, the grandfather of Napoléon stayed at Fontcaude. Other famous names from the past have also taken the water from the spa.
Princess Holstein Glucksbourg or the famous author Prosper Mérimée.
They were transported by the horse drawn coach from Montpellier.
A spa was built on the site at Fontcaude and exploited from 1845 – 1985.
In 1983 the mayor of Juvignac, Danièle Antoine Santonja acquired the domaine of Fontcaude for the town. 180 hectares of woodland which enhances its reputation as a town in the countryside.
It provides a wonderful place to stroll, for artists and also local events to be set up such as the June jazz festival.
Juvignac has an ideal climate with 300 sunny days a year.
Half way between the Mediterranean beaches with a picturesque hinterland near Montpellier , the capital of the Languedoc Roussillon.
It is not far from famous natural sites. The gorges de l’Hérault, the Camargue, The Pont de Millau, numerous picturesque villages and vineyards.
Au cœur de l’arrière-pays
St Guilhem le Désert, le cirque de Navacelles, le lac du Salagou, to name but a few.
Sur le rivage méditerranéen
Numerous sporting activities are available nearby including, hiking mountain, biking, climbing, caving, kayaking, sailing and golfing.
All these activities and many more are just on the doorstep.
In Juvignac
- A host of sports including Golf and tennis.
- Gastronomy : Traditional Mediterranean cuisine, wine tasting.
- Golf at Fontcaude (18 holes + 9 holes)
- 18 holes “international” golf course
- 9 holes “executive” golf course
- Training center : driving rouge, putting green, pitching green, practicing bunkers
The hotel *** can offer you all the comfort needed for a peaceful night :
46 comfortable modern rooms
40 suites (designed with Provencal charm)
Bar, swimming pool and large sun terrace
The golf is fully equipped for business conferences :
5 conference rooms ( 25 m² - 200 m²)
The “excellence rooms
The “excellence” lounge is ideal for business conferences
The 256 m² V.I.P outside platform is available for exhibition
The restaurant “ The Garrigue” with its magnificent views over the golf course proposes sophisticated French cuisine with a Mediterranean accent and caters for groups, weddings banquets and cocktails.
Tradesmen and associations :
60 tradesmen and associations are contributing to the economic development of the town as well as providing a service to the townspeople and its visitors.
Shopping center :
“Les Portes du Soleil” was installed in the town in1986. 500 people are employed on a surface extending over 7000 m².
60 sport and cultural association are open to the juvignacois. Arts, boxing, tap dancing, vietnamien culture, global defense, patchwork, theatre ard many more.
A modern town :
The council house built in 2006.
- Painting and sculpture exhibitions are held in the entrance hall
- The building has obtained the standard requirements of the “High Environment Quality”.
It has a surface of 1800 m² and is equiped with solar pand and Canadian wells
- These specification enable energy economies
