In Roman Time, Maguelone knows a prosperous harbour activity. In the VI-th century, the island is the seat of a bishop's palace. In 737, Charles Martel destroys(annuls) the city.

The inhabitants take refuge then on lands and create the villa nova. In the XI-th century, the bishop Arnaud reconstructs the cathedral. She(it) will be saved(spared) during the destruction of the city in 1632 on order of Richelieu.

Sold as very national in the revolution, the cathedral is returned to the cult by Frédéric Fabrège in 1875.

This rich stony memory is set in the magnificent natural frame of ponds, beach and guarrigue. Charming landscapes where you will find a fauna and a flora remarkable.

Do not to miss :
- Saint-Pierre-de-Maguelone's romanic Cathedral ,
- The wild beach,
- The old village,
- Breeding ostrichs
- Cellars.

Credit text and photos : advertising Plaque "Villeneuve-les-Maguelone"