Vira

VIRA

In the high Fenouilledes, where the forest of Boucheville contributes to the beauty of the landscape, lies the pretty village of Vira. It is home to flora and fauna of great diversity, and offers many hiking trails in the forest. The village dates back to the middle ages. The church dates back to the eleventh century, it was built in the Roman style, and later restored in the fourteenth century.

Contact Town Hall

Mayor : José VIVES

Postal address : Hôtel de ville, rue de la Fontaine 66220 Vira

Téléphone : 00(33)4 68 59 93 57

Fax : 00(33)4 68 73 41 52

E-mail address : mairie.de.vira@wanadoo.fr

Opening hours of the Town Hall

Tuesday : 2.00 pm -5.00 pm

Wednesday : 9.00 am -12 am

Thursday : 9.00 am -12 am

General information

Names of people : viranencs

Population : 33 people

Area : 1296 hectares

Places of interest to discover

Natural Heritage : Boucheville forest with numerous trails and paths, forest lodges Gastepa and Roquebrune

Cultural Heritage : Holy Cross Sainte Croix Parish Church built in the sixteenth century and completely restored in 1994

Museum : An ecological house that is a museum of woodland and forest. Open every Sunday from 16h to 20h

Curiosities : Processional cross from the seventeenth century, a cadérita and statues from the eighteenth century

Special festivals and cultural events

Church festival 3rd May

Fête Patronale 14th September

Practical Information

Accomodation : 9 gîtes ; contact : town hall (00(33)6.78.75.99.49) or Mme DAUCE Annie Tél : 00(33)4 68 59 90 22

Activities, leisures : Comité de la culture et de l’animation (Présidente : Mme FABRE Armelle)