Capestang

Capestang

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Charming village nestling in the meanders of the Canal du Midi, has experienced Capestang heyday in the Middle Ages. Today, heritage attests. The church (historical monument), a magnificent example of Southern Gothic (fourteenth century), surprises with its air of a cathedral and its incompleteness. Castle (historical monument), large house, was the secondary residence of the archbishops of Narbonne.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, two of them there they built a magnificent ceremonial hall for the reception, which it retains today, besides beautiful murals depicting a magnificent ceiling painted with scenes from around couples, caricatures of animals, the talent of artists from the Middle Ages.

• Collegiate Church of St. Stephen's 14th century historical monument. One of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Languedoc. Climb the bell tower at 11, 17h, 18h in season.
• Castle of the Archbishop, a listed building. Castle in the 12th century residence of the Archbishop of Narbonne. It houses a magnificent painted ceiling dating from the 15th century, illustrated and explained by the interpretive center.
• Circuit plate.
• Walking.
• Guided tours. Information for Tourist Office in the Canal du Midi +33 4 67 37 85 29.
• Skate park.
• Media Library.
• Game library.
• Tennis.
• Boules.

• Markets on Wednesday and Sunday morning, place Jean Jaures.
• Market Hall on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday morning.
• Music Festival.
• Feast of the round pond.
• Canal Festival.
• In July free concert.
• Feast with local bodega.
• In December Christmas market with shows for children and entertainment.
• Walk in the Vineyards and Olives.
• Fair to all.
• Tasting of local products to the tourist office every week in season. Calendar of events in the Intercommunal Tourist Office. Enquiries +33 4 67 37 85 29.

VISITS:

• Cruzy:

• Church of St. Eulalia of Merida, classified as historical monuments. Rebuilt in the 14th century from Romanesque and fortified bases.
• Archaeological Museum, paleontological and local history. It contains in particular the banners of revolt winemakers from 1907, classified as historical monuments. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h. Enquiries +33 4 67 89 35 85. Free admission.

• Montouliers: Small village perched on a hill surrounded by scrubland, vines and red soil typical of this region. In the village, wide steps cobbled, cobbled called, can climb the narrow streets to the castle and church. On leaving the village you will discover the fountain called "Roman".
• Forty:

• St. Mary's Abbey, a historic monument of the 11th century. Witness the first major southern novel art. Visit Free
• Archaeological Museum. Collections from the Neolithic to Middle Ages. Opened only in July and August from 11am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h.
• Wind Turbine Bollée monument. Made by Auguste Bollee, it allowed to feed water to the castle Roueïre.

• Puisserguier:

• The circulade - The village is typical of the "castrum" Languedoc, built in a circle around the castle, the inner journey creates a circulade.
• The 11th century chateau with a permanent exhibition of the necropolis of the Iron Age of Rouquette. Guided tours.
• Exhibition "story of the motorcycle Terrot. Only by appointment. Enquiries +33 4 67 38 11 74.

SPORTS

• Swimming pool Creissan.
• Horseback riding Creissan.
• Horseback riding at Montouliers: Pony rides.
• Microlight and Paramotor Puisserguier.
• Fitness trail along the canal Poilhes.
• Bowling-alleys and tennis courts in many villages.

Canal du Midi, port Capestang (Photo credit: G. Defrocourt)		Collegiate Church of Saint-Etienne (Photo credit: G. Defrocourt)
Front renovated the castle of the Archbishop (Credit: OTICM)

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 1°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

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La Table Saint Crescent Narbonne The chef Lionel Giraud invites you to discover a savoury and creative cuisine in his restaurant La Table Saint Crescent, one Michelin star, in Narbonne. Located 17.6 km from Capestang From 25 € to 80 € per person

Les deux mondes   9 Portiragnes Joined Smart Guide French cuisine. Located 24 km from Capestang From 15 € to 40 € per person

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Chambres d'hotes La Colombière 4 epis     9.8 Colombiers Ranked 4 ears Gîtes de France in December 2010, at Columbia, with direct access to the Canal du Midi between Beziers and Narbonne, Languedoc remains in a fully restored, Pierre-Claude... Located 7.7 km from Capestang From 60 € to 85 € the double room

Villa les jasmins - clevacances 3 cles-     9.1 Cuxac-d'Aude Muriel and Marc are delighted to welcome you into their house Cuxac Aude village of Vine and Wine located 7 km from Narbonne, 15 km of beaches, 1 hour from Spain. Two bedrooms are available... Located 9.9 km from Capestang From 52 € to 55 € the double room

La Demeure Du Pressoir     9.4 Cuxac-d'Aude 10 mn from Narbonne, 20 minutes from the beach in the heart of Cuxac D'Aude, a former 19 th cellar, completely restored. The old stone facade does not leave you guessing from the inside.... Located 10 km from Capestang From 90 € to 120 € the double room

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Grande maison en pays cathare   10 Ouveillan 30 minutes from large sandy beaches (Narbonne-plage, Gruissan), old building completely renovated in big wine village with all shops and services. (Doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, pharmacy)... Located 7.2 km from Capestang From 300 € to 700 € per week

Gites des oliviers Quarante To the west of Beziers and Narbonne in the east, near the Canal du Midi and a half hour from the beaches, our 3 cottages offer by location, the magic of the Languedoc hinterland and... Located 7.2 km from Capestang From 300 € to 400 € per week

Gîtes ruraux du Domaine de la Grangette. Ouveillan There are two lodgings in old houses to growers. These deposits are independent of each other with atenas terrace and barbecue. Located in a 1 hectare property and trees. The area is... Located 7.5 km from Capestang From 450 € to 650 € per week

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Camping les Terrasses   Saint-Chinian Between mediterranean sea and mountains, Camping les terrasses is setting in the vignobles of Saint Chinian, Swimming-pool, tennis course, river at 800 meters. Safe and quiet. Located 13.8 km from Capestang From 12 € to 16 € per day

Camping la pinede     8 Lézignan-Corbières This family campsite, three and a half hectares, welcomes you with sympathy, only 500 m from the center of Lézignan, on the edge of a fragrant pine forest, where you can enjoy a well... Located 27 km from Capestang From 13.50 € to 17.20 € per day

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Château Les Carrasses     9.2 Quarante Set in the Languedoc countryside, this 19th-century castle with wine domain is now a luxury hotel. It offers an infinity pool and tennis court in the garden with an olive grove. The... Located 1.4 km from Capestang Room from 103 €

La Bergerie de l'etang     9 Montels Located in the countryside, this former farmhouse overlooks the Capestang Pond. With a 24-hour reception, it features an outdoor swimming pool and modern guest rooms have free Wi-Fi... Located 4.1 km from Capestang Room from 70 €

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