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La Capelle-et-Masmolène

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La Capelle-et-Masmolène - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gard
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La Capelle-et-Masmolène is a joint consists of the union of two geographically distinct villages, some 800 meters apart. An official document dated 1814 shows the two cities form a single county. Other sources trace the merger of the two entities in the 17th century. Yet every town still has its church, public building that housed school and town hall, castle, cemetery and water tower. Today, the town hall is located in a new building equidistant between La Capelle and Masmolène.

The castle and the village are included in the inventory of Scenic Sites Gard since 1970.

Capelle, with its 12th century castle, was, until the Revolution, the summer residence of the bishops of Uzès. Masmolène and dungeon, the last remnant of the Lord Adelard, has a Romanesque chapel of the 11th century, once included in the rampart. It was restored by a group of volunteers. The windmill, north of La Capelle, is also being restored and will soon be resettled its wings. It is expected to become a landscape observatory.

Both towns are nestled on the southern slope of a wooded hill, separated by a cluster of sandstone rocks and quartzites ocher and red colors. Part of rocky outcrops in La Capelle is equipped for climbing.

The pond of La Capelle (42 ha) with his horses, bulls, is home to many species of birds and some rare specimens of seedlings and amphibians (especially crested newt ). Protected by Natura 2000, it offers a unique landscape in the territory of the Uzege. Communal fishing is accessible to everyone, subject to take his fishing license at City Hall.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Capelle-et-Masmolène
Postcode30700
Latitude44.0513140 (N 44° 3’ 5”)
Longitude4.5281600 (E 4° 31’ 41”)
AltitudeFrom 148m to 267m
Surface area24.45 km²
Population422 inhabitants
Density17 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNîmes (37 km, 43 min)
Insee code30067
IntercommunalityCC Pays d'Uzès
DepartmentGard
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Pouzilhac4.7 km (7 min)
Pougnadoresse6.1 km (9 min)
Vallabrix6.5 km (9 min)
Le Pin7.8 km (13 min)
La Bastide-d'Engras8.2 km (12 min)
Valliguières8.5 km (11 min)
Gaujac8.6 km (11 min)
Flaux8.8 km (12 min)
Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu9 km (11 min)
Connaux9.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie10.7 km (17 min)
Saint-Pons-la-Calm11.1 km (17 min)
Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède11.1 km (17 min)
Cavillargues11.2 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

The castle, whose construction began in the nineteenth century, stands above the pond. Numerous subsequent architectural changes are visible on its façade: opening of the Renaissance windows, and over the following centuries. However, it retains its austere medieval silhouette. In 1975 the castle was the setting for the film Just Jaeckin, Histoire d'O.

The pond, Natura 2000 offers an exceptional landscape in the area of ​​Uzège. Covering an area of ​​42 ha, with his horses, bullocks, it is home to numerous bird species and rare specimens of seedlings and amphibians (especially the great crested newt). A communal fishing is accessible to all the public, subject to take his at the town hall fishing card. A project is underway to achieve an interpretation trail around its perimeter and a bird observatory. It will be a secure route for travel in the various points of remarkable views, aimed at all audiences: scientists, families, school.

The climbing site: boulder clusters of sandstone and quartzite in ocher and red, it is partially equipped for climbing. Many enthusiasts frequent this site for the diversity of routes it offers, but also for the beauty of the landscape.

Masmolène atop the chapel of the Tower and its keep, the last vestiges of the Lord Adelard, date from the eleventh century. Formerly included in the wall, the chapel was restored by a volunteer association. Today it is a place open to visitors, offering an exceptional panoramic view of the landscape to the south. The chapel hosts regular musical events.

The windmill, north of La Capelle, was recently restored by a combination of passionate volunteers. It has wings now (but no longer works as a mill). The surrounding site was developed to accommodate visitors, it is good to come to picnic with family. This is a wonderful observatory of the landscape.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

The municipality organizes every year many friendly and festive events, especially in summer. They take place in both parts of the Commons, in the squares.

Recently, the votive festival resumed its annual cycle on the last weekend of June. It 's basically a family- friendly atmosphere, punctuated by eating together on the Place de La Capelle.

At the music festival, music groups of the village produce the eve of the national day ( so as not to deprive the public protests in other cities ). Meal or barbecue are shared on the place Masmolène, throughout an afternoon where amateur and professional musicians succeed.

The night markets organized by the Tourist Board of the Community of communes of the Pays d' Uzes have a party every year on the golf balls Masmolène.

The many active associations in the village regularly organize garage sales, meals and other festive gatherings. The dates are decided over time.

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The Romanesque chapel and the old rampart at Masmolène
The Romanesque chapel and the old rampart at Masmolène
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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Facades and alleys
Facades and alleys
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The castle of La Capelle
The castle of La Capelle
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The pond
The pond
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The pond in winter
The pond in winter
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Stop for storks around the pond
Stop for storks around the pond
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The castle
The castle
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The climbing rocks
The climbing rocks
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Herd of bulls, against the backdrop of a castle
Herd of bulls, against the backdrop of a castle
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Archaeological excavations, pottery, civilization de Fontbouisse
Archaeological excavations, pottery, civilization de Fontbouisse
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The Saint-Michel Church
The Saint-Michel Church
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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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Saint-Michel church
Saint-Michel church
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Paths hikes ( PR 36) to scroll through the region pass through the town.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Treetop rope course at Air de Nature park
Sports sensations13 € to 22 € Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie (4.6 km)
Paintball on 4 grounds with theme parties
Entertainment25 € to 60 € Vers-Pont-du-Gard (8.6 km)
Photo adventure in the Gardon Gorges on an electric bike
Nature and the great outdoors99 € to 445 € Uzès (9.6 km)
Fast-track ticket for the Pont du Gard with access to the museum - 30 minutes from Avignon
Culture and education6 € Vers-Pont-du-Gard (11.1 km)
Canoe-kayaking in the Gardon Gorges
Sports sensations13 € to 25 € Collias (11.3 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Hermitage
HikeEasy3:00Collias (11.5 km)
Dolmens walk
HikeEasy1:45Barjac (32 km)
Mine au Bois Dormant Path
HikeIntermediate3:00Robiac-Rochessadoule (40 km)
Dentelles de Montmirail Massif
HikeEasy2:00Gigondas (41 km)
Fountains of Pernes
Village visitEasy2:00Pernes-les-Fontaines (43 km)

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