Valleraugue

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Valleraugue is a commune of the Gard département, in southern France. Population: 1,009 .

Contents 1 Geography 2 Sights 3 Miscellaneous 3.1 Births

[edit] Geography

Valleraugue is located in a deep valley of the Cévennes mountains, on the Hérault River. Area: 7,835 ha.

[edit] Sights

Picturesque medieval town, 26 bridges, most of them several centuries old.

[edit] Miscellaneous

The Mont Aigoual weather station is located on the territory of the commune.

[edit] Births

Valleraugue was the birthplace of:

• Jean Louis Armand de Quatrefages de Bréau (1810-1892), naturalist was born at Berthézène, which is part of Valleraugue
• Francois Perrier (1835-1888), Brigadier-general and commander of the Légion d'honneur

Coordinates: 44°05′N, 3°38′E