Caux (; ) is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France.
Geography
Caux is a Circulade village located near Pézenas.
Toponymy
The origin of the name "Caux" has two possible explanations:
It can come from Occitan "caus" which means "lime". This is possible because limestone is very present on the territory, lime kilns are numerous; we find their remains at Sallèles and Maro Road. The name can come from an expression of pre-Indo-European origin: "cal-so", that is to say rock, shelter. Indeed, on its base at 103 meters above sea level, Caux dominates the surroundings.
Population
Administration
ElectionMayorPartyOccupation 1971 Michel Estadieu PS 1983 Jacques Vailhère RPR 2001 Jean Martinez DVD Professor at University of Montpellier 2020 Jean-Charles Desplan
Personalities Jean-Jacques Causse Dom Bédos de Celles
See also Communes of the Hérault department
References
External links Official Web site Tourist office Web site