MARSEILLAN ITS INHERITANCE

Roman ruins and those of an earlier era suggest that Marseillan history goes back to ancient times.
Down the centuries this mediterranean village of the lower languedoc has experienced numerous eventful periods which are recorded in the architecture of Marseillan.
Immerse yourself in Marseillan's fistory as revealed by the old streets of the village and let your imagination carry you into the past when you spy the entrances to the old bourgeois houses, the statue of republic, the covered square, and the church of the St John the Baptist….

- The Churh of Saint John The Baptist : The church of Saint John the Baptist originates from ancient times and contains elements of different styles dating from different periods, from the romanesque style in the 11th century to the neo-classical style of the 19th century (shown by the facade and the church steeple). Inside, visitors should see the 18th century altar from the Abbey of Valmagne , two statues of the Virgin Mary in marble and gilded wood and the listed organs

-Theatre "Henri Maurin" : The Henri Maurin Theatre built in 1911-20 recalls the prosperity of Marseillan during the "Belle Epoque" and the inhabitants' enjoyment and entertainment.

- Covered square : This covered square is the heart of the old village. This covered market built of stone, with a 17th century wooden frame, has long been the inhabitants' gathering place (eg markets, fairs, local dances, etc…). In the corner of the square stands the Maison du Bayle with its beautiful gothic vaulting, which became the home of the famous Maffre-Beauge family.

- Marianne :

The statue of Marianne erected in 1878 is recorded as being the first such statue representing the french republic to have been installed in a public square in France. Marseillan, a republican town, resisted the coup d'état of the future emperor, Napoléon III, in 1851. The railings running alongside the town hall gardens are a meeting place for the inhabitants.

- Town hall : The imposing town hall is a former private house. The town council moved into the building in 1919. This is the fourth home of Marseillan's council.