Cessenon-sur-Orb

Cessenon-sur-Orb

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• Location:

Gros bourg de 2030 habitants, auxquels trois hameaux Cazal-Viel, Lugné et Réals, sont rattachés, Cessenon-sur-Orb est un pôle attractif pour les communes qui l'entourent, toutes à moins de 9 km (Cazedarnes, Causses-et-Veyran, Saint" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Major village of 2030 inhabitants, which three hamlets Cazal-Viel, Lugne and Real, are attached, Cessenon-sur-Orb is a magnet for the surrounding municipalities, all within 9 km (Cazedarnes, Causses-et-Veyran, Saint Nazaire-de-Ladarez, Roquebrun, Ceps, Prades-sur-Vernazobres). Cessenon is also halfway between the foothills of the Cevennes (Caroux and the mountains of Espinouse) and the Mediterranean coast (Valras beach 30 km).

A une altitude de 51 mètres, 80 à la tour." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> At an altitude of 51 meters, 80 to the tower. Cessenon-sur-Orb is crossed by the Orb River, which stretches 145 km along the ramparts to tighten downstream. Famous for its rapids, canoeing competitions are organized international.

• History:

Cessenon-sur-Orb, blotti à flanc de colline sur une boucle de l'Orb, est une des plus anciennes cités du Languedoc." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Cessenon-sur-Orb, nestled on a hillside in a bend of the Orb is one of the oldest cities of the Languedoc. Once the capital of a lordship of 30,000 hectares, Cessenon not count today as 1760 and an area of 3750 hectares. The origin of its name: Celtic or Iberian.

A mi-chemin des premiers contreforts des Cévennes et du littoral méditerranéen, Cessenon possède une beauté naturelle d'une part le maquis et la garrigue se côtoient en donnant une multiplicité et une diversité d'essences porteuses d'agréables senteurs tel le châtaignier," onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Halfway to the foothills of the Cevennes and the Mediterranean coast, has a natural beauty Cessenon one hand scrub and scrub rub giving a multiplicity and diversity of species carrying pleasant scents such as chestnut, holm oak, the arbutus or juniper), and a strategic location on the other.

Aussi conquêtes et occupations se succédèrent et de nombreuses traces de ces époques diverses sont encore aujourd'hui apparentes : époque préhistorique (dolmen, tumulus, silex) ; époque wisigothe et sarrasine (lieux dits "Maurerie, Sarrazy", tombes musulmanes, norias," onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Also conquests and occupations succeeded and many traces of these different periods are still apparent: prehistoric (dolmen, tumuli, flint); Visigoth period and Saracen (places called "Maurerie, Sarrazy" Muslim graves, water wheels, shadoof) Roman (amphorae burials, funerary bas-relief fragment, villa) is however that in the year 973 after a study of the cartulary as confirmation of its age is revealed.

Garsinde, veuve du comte de Toulouse donne son château à l'abbaye de Saint-Pons." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Garsinde, widow of the Count of Toulouse gave the castle to the abbey of Saint-Pons. Garsinde of his daughter Adelaide, 4th Aton to his wife Cecilia of Provence, Raymond Hugh Trencavel Cessenon, kings and nobles coveted the village.

Mais au 13ème siècle, les Cathares occupaient le midi de la France ; le pape innocent 3ème fait alors prêcher une croisade contre eux et en 1229 une armée conduite par Simon de Montfort, puis par louis 8ème opposa les croisés du nord aux seigneurs du midi" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> But in the 13th century, the Cathars were occupying the south of France, Pope Innocent the third is then preach a crusade against them and in 1229 an army led by Simon de Montfort, and then by louis 8th opposed the Crusaders from the north to the south lords . The feudal period ends by the attachment of the Languedoc to the royal domain, the regal period begins.

En 1247, Saint Louis donne la seigneurie de Cessenon au sénéchal de Carcassonne Hugues d'Arcis." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In 1247, St. Louis gave the lordship of the seneschal of Carcassonne Cessenon Hugues Arcis. To begin Cessenon oppressed by an evil day the bailiffs.

Au début du 17ème siècle, une vraie dynastie de châtelains héréditaires, les Fraissinet de Vessas voit le jour." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In the early 17th century, a true dynasty of hereditary lords, the Fraissinet Bladder born. The village is, however, the castle taken and retaken several times suffered many indignities. The move amounts to soldiers every time a devastating plague. The largest such mutilations inflicted on him in 1582 during the wars of religion by men of Captain Bacon in 1585 by Henri de Joyeuse.

Les villageois, lors d'une visite à Montpellier de Louis XIII, demande la démolition du château." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The villagers during a visit to Montpellier Louis XIII, demand the demolition of the castle. It is effective in 1633. Only a massive tower guard tower serving as the site of the fortress. Now the lords peacefully occupy their great manor house in the Rue de la Font Sweet.

Dès 1640 et durant un siècle et demi la famille des princes de Condé de Conti jouissent de la châtellenie." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> From 1640 and during a half century and the Princes of Conde, Conti enjoy castellany. After being appointed by louis the 13th governor of Languedoc, the Comte de Provence, brother of Louis the 16th to buy it. The revolution ousts 5 years later. He became King Louis XVIII.

• Guided video tour of the village. Information developed tourist information: Tel. : +33 4 67 89 65 32.
• Heritage sites:

L'hôtel de ville." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The City Hall.

La fontaine sucrée." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The fountain sweet.

La maison médiévale." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The medieval house.

La Capelette." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Capelette.

L'église Saint Pierre Saint Paul, classée au patrimoine historique." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Church of Saint Peter Saint Paul Heritage Site.

La carrière de marbre de Coumiac : le site est classé réserve naturelle volontaire." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The marble quarry Coumiac: the site is classified voluntary nature reserve.

Le sarcophage." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The sarcophagus.

La porte Louis XIII." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The door Louis XIII.

La fontaine de la Gleizes ou fontaine du Plô." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The fountain or fountain Plô Gleizes.

La tour et les remparts." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The tower and ramparts.

La statue de la Liberté (à Lugné)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Statue of Liberty (with Lugne).

Les chaos de Réals." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The chaos of Reais.

• Leisure activities:

Jardins d'enfants." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Kindergarten.

Baignades dans l'Orb." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Swimming in the Orb.

Canoë-kayak : Base nautique de Réals." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Canoe-kayak: Watersports of Real. Possibility of renting canoes from April to October.

Randonnées pédestres (4 sentiers balisés, fiches rando et topo guides disponibles à l'office de tourisme)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Hiking (4 trails, hiking and topo sheets guides available at the tourist office).

Ferme zoo." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Farm Zoo.

Boulodrome (concours de pétanque organisés tous les mercredis soir en juillet et août)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Boules (petanque contest held every Wednesday evening in July and August).

• Farmers' markets every Tuesday and Saturday morning on the Plan Jean Moulin.
• Feast of the Pig: the first weekend of February.
• Feast of July 14.
• Day 15 August (hiking tour and wine tasting).
• Dating winemakers in July and August.
• Harvest Festival of Yesteryear: The first weekend of October.
• Kayaking competitions.

• Donkey rides in Saint-Chinian (9 km) - Horse or pony in Saint-Chinian (9 km) and Assignan (18 km).
• Municipal swimming pool and media center at Saint-Chinian (9 km).
• Abbey to Foncaude Cazedarnes (9 km).
• Climbing: Climbing to the Landeyran Causses-et-Veyran (6 km) and Cliffs of Our Lady of Nazareth in Saint-Chinian (9 km).
• Downtown Holiday and Leisure Babeau-Bouldoux (17 km).

Cessenon-sur-Orb		Cessenon-sur-Orb
Eglise Saint Pierre Saint Paul		House Medieval
Career marble Coumiac		The Fountain Sweet
The Capelette		The sarcophagus
Statue of Liberty Lugne		Réals canoe
kayak competitions Réals

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -7°C - Max. 3°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C

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 in Cessenon-sur-Orb From 10 € to 30 € per person

Les deux mondes   9 Portiragnes Joined Smart Guide French cuisine. Located 28 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 15 € to 40 € per person

Hostellerie de Saint Alban   10 Nézignan-l'Évêque A welcome awaits you at the Hostellerie de Saint Alban at Nézignan-l'Evêque – just 15 minutes from the beaches of Cap d'Agde and 5 minutes from Pézenas. This fine 19th century house... Located 29 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 25 € to 60 € per person

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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 9.9 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb 80 € the double room

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 10.2 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 40 € to 60 € the double room

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 16.7 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 60 € to 85 € the double room

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Marquise de Roc   9.6 Roquebrun Superb mansion in charming village; 6 double rooms with TV sets + private bathrooms; fully equiped kitchen and dining room for 18 people; lounge with large screen TV and fireplace;... Located 5.9 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 1300 € to 3000 € per week

LA grange Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez Tourist region between sea and mountain, in a separate barn of flowers and vegetation méditerranéenne. Dans National Park of Haut Languedoc, near the Canal du Midi, Minerva, Millau... Located 6.8 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 300 € to 500 € per week

L'atelier Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez Located in the center of the village, detached house, renovated, built on two levels. 1 floor: 1 bedroom (1 bed for 2 people). Room 2 (Twin 110et120), bathroom, toilet, laundry. 2 floor:... Located 6.9 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 400 € to 500 € 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 10 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb From 12 € to 16 € per day

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Le Pressoir      7 Saint-Chinian Ideally set in Saint Chinian, between sea and mountain, Le Pressoir combines charm and modernity. Stay in one of the hotel's 15 cosy rooms in which you will find all the comfort you... Located 9.4 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb Room from 59 €

Château de Lignan      8.3 Lignan-sur-Orb This elegant château offers an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is located in the village of Lignan-sur-Orb amongst a 7 hectare park on... Located 12.1 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb Room from 70 €

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 12.9 km from Cessenon-sur-Orb Room from 103 €

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