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Caramany

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales

Caramany - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pyrénées-Orientales
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Rural town of the Pyrénées-Orientales, in the Occitanie region, Caramany takes place about thirty kilometers from the very touristic city of Perpignan. Known for its lake and vineyards, it is located not far from Montalba-le-Château, Ansigna and Bélesta.

Occupied since the Neolithic period, as evidenced by the archaeological excavations carried out during the construction of the dam, the territory of Caramany continued to develop in the Middle Ages, in particular thanks to the influence of the Agly river. Definitively attached to the kingdom of France in the middle of the 13th century, this city in the south-west of France owes its development in particular to its vines which, between the 18th and 19th centuries, gradually replaced the old cereal crops. Caramany is now part of the Roussillon vineyard, as well as the Côtes-du-Roussillon villages appellation.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCaramany
Postcode66720
Latitude42.7350800 (N 42° 44’ 6”)
Longitude2.5704330 (E 2° 34’ 14”)
AltitudeFrom 129m to 765m
Surface area14.00 km²
Population132 inhabitants
Density9 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePerpignan (35 km, 40 min)
Insee code66039
IntercommunalityCC Agly Fenouillèdes
DepartmentPyrénées-Orientales
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Bélesta5.4 km (9 min)
Ansignan7.5 km (13 min)
Cassagnes7.7 km (13 min)
Rasiguères8.3 km (13 min)
Montalba-le-Château8.4 km (14 min)
Planèzes9.1 km (14 min)
Trilla9.6 km (19 min)
Lansac10.9 km (17 min)
Néfiach11.9 km (25 min)
Latour-de-France12.8 km (20 min)
Trévillach12.8 km (21 min)
Saint-Arnac13.1 km (21 min)
Ille-sur-Têt13.7 km (25 min)
Pézilla-de-Conflent13.9 km (22 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as a Historic Monument for its bell tower, the Saint-Étienne church in Caramany is rich in sculptures. Quoted from the 14th century, the present church only dates from the 15th century, taking the form of a nave bordered by four chapels. Built in the 19th century, the bell tower has the particularity of being pierced with large oculus with the angles of the upper floor surmounted by balls. An electric clock also replaced a mechanical clock in the 1960s.

Walking through the old village, you can admire very elegant old architecture, including the old medieval castle which now houses dwellings, the house Chauvet, a former 17th century draper's house, the arches of the rue de l'Eglise or the old gate and portcullis of the Rebelli.

To enjoy an unobstructed view of the lake, head to the belvedere. An orientation table has been installed to better distinguish the panorama which goes to the peak of Bugarach and the castle of Quéribus.

Several hiking and biking trails have been developed to take advantage of these unique landscapes.

Events and festivities

The village festival is held every year in mid-August with a festive meal and musical entertainment.

Photos

Caramany
Caramany
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The Agly
The Agly
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Church Street to Caramany
Church Street to Caramany
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Fountain
Fountain
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The Agly
The Agly
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the town
the town
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St. Stephen's Church
St. Stephen's Church
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Cep with Catalan colors
Cep with Catalan colors
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Lake
Lake
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Colors Caramany
Colors Caramany
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The town hall
The town hall
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Memorial
Memorial
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the town
the town
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the town
the town
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the town
the town
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St. Stephen's Church
St. Stephen's Church
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 21°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 20°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Discovery canyoning
Sports sensations44 € to 64 € Prades (16.5 km)
Battle Archery / Laser Run / Learn-O
Sports sensations250 € to 300 € Le Soler (19.6 km)
Guided quad bike ride
Sports sensations72 € to 112 € Baixas (20 km)
Tour of the Canalettes caves
Nature and the great outdoors6 € to 12 € Villefranche-de-Conflent (23 km)
Helicopter sightseeing flight
Sports sensations120 € to 195 € Perpignan (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Felluns from the dolmens to the aqueduct
HikeIntermediate5:40Feilluns (7.7 km)
Arboussols - Marcevol loop
HikeEasy2:00Arboussols (10.5 km)
Our Lady of the Lord
HikeEasy30 minFenouillet (16.8 km)
Along the Bohère Canal
HikeIntermediate2:30Prades (17.8 km)
Around Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes
HikeEasy1:00Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (18.2 km)

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