Camplong

Camplong

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCamplongSaint-Étienne-Estréchoux at 4.4 km (5 min)
Insee code34049Graissessac at 5.1 km (7 min)
Postcode34260La Tour-sur-Orb at 5.9 km (7 min)
Latitude43.6726820Villemagne-l'Argentière at 9.7 km (11 min)
Longitude3.1185250Le Pradal at 10.4 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 264 to 882 metersLe Bousquet-d'Orb at 10.8 km (13 min)
Surface13.25 km²Bédarieux at 11.4 km (14 min)
Population234 inhabitantsSaint-Gervais-sur-Mare at 11.7 km (14 min)
Density17 inhabitants/km²Hérépian at 12.8 km (15 min)
Chief townMontpellier (at 78 km, 76 min)Lunas at 14.4 km (18 min)
DepartmentHéraultLes Aires at 15.5 km (18 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Former mining town (coal), Camplong is now turning to tourism (hiking, biking, riding, donkey rides ...).

Since spring 2009, Camplong successfully convert its mining by the completion of Wind Farm Camp Negro (renewable energy and sustainable development).

It is a small mountain village in the foothills of the Cevennes, located north of the Herault, nature is beautiful in all seasons. It's good to live, quiet and people are friendly.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Chapel of St. Savior of the 12th century.
  • Visit the Wind Farm Camp Negro.
  • The Arboretum of the Monts d'Orb (hiking trails, mountain biking).
  • The mine site with its well Durand, and Paden cliffs which reveal the layers of coal.
  • The monument to the dead unique and carved by a native son Bousquétou for fallen soldiers at the War 14/18.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Mountain bike tour the Balconies Monts d'Orb in May
  • Music Festival in June
  • The National Day with fireworks and a dance hall on the site.
  • Small Miners Evening entertainment (theater and dinner) in July.
  • The annual dinner of the hunters.
  • Fair of Rural Foyer with her garage sale in August.
  • The Feast of St Barbara (feast of minors and fireworks).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Donkey ride in La Tour-sur-Orb.
  • The leisure of Lunas.
  • Lake Salagou.
  • Mountains of Caroux-Espinouse.
  • Mountains of Lacaune.
  • Mediterranean Sea 40 min.
PHOTOS
Basin Square
 
The heart of the village at night
La Chapelle Saint Sauveur
 
Chapel
Chapel
 
Chapel
Old Coal Mines
 
Mines
Mines
 
Mines
The Arboretum Monts d'Orb
 
Arboretum
Arboretum
 
Arboretum
Arboretum
 
Arboretum
Arboretum
 
Well Durand (mine shaft)
Summer Shows
 
Shows
Shows
 
The rando VTT
The Mountain
 
The Mountain
Renewable Energy
 
The entrance to the village
Arcades
 
Lane
Public Garden
 
Public Gardens
Madonna
 
The street of Rajol
The steeple
 
The steeple
The hamlet of Counts
 
The hamlet of Counts
School
 
Lane of Porches
Boules
 
Aqueduct Bousquettou 1890
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
Day
Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'épicurien
Cessenon-sur-Orb
The Epicurean At the pancake, you could taste these buckwheat cakes and sweet crepes these salads geante. Chaque these days we offer the suggestion of the head but also traditional...
Located 25 km from CamplongFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
Le commerce
Paulhan
This restaurant is located 12 km from the lake with parking salaguou bowling 3 km from Exit 58 on the A 75 grills to fire season or winter plancha many local specialties.
Located 30 km from CamplongFrom 15 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Cerisier    
9.7
Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit
Le Cerisier is an old winemakers house, which has been totally renovated. There are 4 en-suite bedrooms. All the rooms have been decorated to a high standard. There are tea and coffee...
Located 23 km from CamplongFrom 40 € to 60 € the double room 
La bastide des campagnes  
Saint-Geniès-de-Fontedit
La Bastide campaigns, between the Parc du Haut Languedoc and the Mediterranean, is probably one of the most beautiful homes in Saint Genies de Fontedit. We thank you for the interest...
Located 24 km from Camplong80 € the double room 
Château de Sorgues  
Cornus
In lush greenery, the castle of the year 1000 offers 5 rooms of charm and prestige, by their design that meet the ancestral spirit of Larzac. Two large living rooms with fireplace,...
Located 24 km from CamplongFrom 98 € to 145 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite Vallon ESPAZE
Camplong
Old mansion in the heart of the village.
Located in Camplong 
A louer maison vacances campagne hérault  SPECIAL OFFER
Camplong
Between sea and Cevennes, 80 km from the Millau Viaduct, 40 km from the sea and lamalou between avene les bains. In the upper districts of Herault, in the heart of the Haut Languedoc...
Located in CamplongFrom 320 € to 450 € per week 
3 appartements dans maison vigneronne  
7.2
Lunas
Located between the plate of Larzac, the lake of Salagou, the Throats of Herault and Roquefort, this house in the middle of the small classified village of Lunas, will be able to accomodate...
Located 7.4 km from CamplongFrom 550 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Rougier    
8.6
Camarès
Lovers of nature and hiking trips, we welcome you into the Rougier in the heart of Natural Park of the Grands Causses. Our small campsite, quiet and friendly is the ideal base for exploring...
Located 26 km from CamplongFrom 13 € to 15 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Couvent D'Herepian    
8.8
Hérépian
Le Couvent D'Herepian is a luxury guesthouse in the village of Herepian. It features a spa and suites with flat-screen TVs, pre-loaded iPods and docking stations. Many of the suites...
Located 8.9 km from CamplongRoom from 123 €
Logis L'arbousier - Hotel De La Paix     
7.1
Lamalou-les-Bains
This 3-star Logis hotel is in the heart of the Haut Languedoc National Park, near the thermal baths of Lamalou Les Bains. It has a restaurant, 2 terraces and free Wi-Fi. L'Arbousier’s...
Located 9.1 km from CamplongRoom from 70 €
Hôtel de France    
5.9
Lamalou-les-Bains
This hotel restaurant is located in the spa town of Lamalou-les-Bains, in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Set in a garden, it offers rooms with a TV, shower and private balcony....
Located 9.4 km from CamplongRoom from 34 €

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Hérault
Suite Novotel Montpellier
Set on the banks of the River Lez, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. It is located a 10-minute...
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