The Porte Saint-Martin, now also called “le porche” by local residents, is the only surviving remnant of Pouzolles’ former fortification walls. Anyone considering Pouzolles as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The chapel of the Château de Pouzolles became the parish church in 1556, after the inhabitants of Saint-Martin de Grézan settled around the château following the plague epidemic.
The feast of Notre-Dame de la Pitié is still celebrated in Pouzolles today and takes place on the Friday before Palm Sunday.
The Château de Pouzolles is believed to date from the 15th century; beyond the entrance, a broad terrace offers extensive views.
Rue des Murs runs within the former fortification walls; some houses there still have walls more than a metre thick.
Landscape
At around 205 metres, Pech Pétou is the highest of the seven hills surrounding Pouzolles.
The Allées Frédéric Greilhet form a broad, shady promenade lined with plane trees along the banks of the Thongue.
Near Pech Pétou, a vineyard hut stands at the intersection of four paths.
The Canto Merle circular trail leads from the streets of Pouzolles into the vineyard slopes and through landscapes bearing witness to a very long history of winegrowing; it includes a detour to the ruins of a mill.
Wine and Festivals
At the Domaine Bonian winery’s caveau in Pouzolles, the estate’s entire range of wines can be tasted free of charge, including “Opus” and “Douceur d’Automne”.
Domaine de l'Arjolle offers free tours of its barrel cellar and vineyard, followed by a complimentary wine tasting.
During the summer festivities in the Allées Frédéric Greilhet, a dancing brasucade takes place every Friday evening.
