The former Premonstratensian abbey from the 12th century fell into disrepair in the 19th century and was restored to its current condition and made accessible in 1969 by the Association des Amis de Fontcaude in an extensive restoration project. It is classified as a historical monument.
The Abbey of Sainte-Marie de Fontcaude is a former Premonstratensian abbey dating from the 12th century, located in the commune of Cazedarnes in the French department of Hérault in the Occitanie region, of which it is in fact a hamlet, on the edge of the territory of Cazouls-lès-Béziers. The name means "hot fountain" in Occitan.