Les Cammazes

Les Cammazes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLes CammazesLes Brunels at 4.2 km (5 min)
Insee code81055Labécède-Lauragais at 7.2 km (8 min)
Postcode81540Verdun-en-Lauragais at 8.3 km (9 min)
Latitude43.4096570Revel at 9.9 km (13 min)
Longitude2.0827350Sorèze at 10.5 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 410 to 653 metersDurfort at 10.9 km (12 min)
Surface7.68 km²Saissac at 11.3 km (12 min)
Population304 inhabitantsVaudreuille at 11.6 km (14 min)
Density36 inhabitants/km²Cenne-Monestiés at 12.5 km (14 min)
Chief townAlbi (at 77 km, 77 min)Cahuzac at 13.9 km (16 min)
DepartmentTarnIssel at 14 km (16 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located on Lake Road, at the south-western department of Tarn, the crossroads of two regions: Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrenees. The village Cammazes occupies a plateau between the valleys of Sor and Laudot, surrounded by a vast forest estate.

At the door of the Black Mountains in Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc, the last bastion of the Massif Central, the balcony of the vast plains of Lauragais, this village of 300 inhabitants has a microclimate influences of Atlantic and Mediterranean an average altitude of 615 meters.


SIGHTSEEING

For Cammazes, the channel passes under the mountain and engulfed in a vault of 122.70 m long and 3 meters high, designed and built by Vauban in 1686. This beautiful arch of Vauban is now one of the most remarkable works of the Canal du Midi. Feel free to borrow from the queuleuleu Rigole ... The Black Mountain-lined trees and waterfalls, and the Arch of Vauban were classified with the Canal du Midi in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1996. Jump Cammazes the Rigole borrows the bed to join Laudot Basin St. Ironwood.

Homeland privileged tourism, Les Cammazes offer a wide range of rides for all ages.

"The Cross" Discover "the path of the cross." You walk in and around the village you will find 11 cross, statues or oratory, each with its history. The crosses were used as bridge to stop the blessing of crops and animals. The stone cross on base are generally cubic in shape "Latin" in granite, the oldest dating from 1714.

"The pot of charcoal": Discover the history of the "pots of coal" in the forest of the Needle, from the village, the last 3 in the region. The forest of the Needle, formerly royal forest, has always possessed a large stock of raw material with its timber. Living in the heart of this forest, the colliers were sleeping in huts near their worksites. The Boilers or Charbonnières, large steel pots were used for making charcoal. The charcoal filled the timber and inflamed. These pots are no longer used since 1958. A committee of the Tourism Office Les Cammazes composed of small local heritage advocates, is working to restore them.

"Beech tercentenary.

"The water circuit tamed."

Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Les Cammazes

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The first Saturday in May: Bourse Multi Collection - multipurpose room.

The last Sunday of July: Garage sale - hall.

In July or August: Night Out, an evening of full moon - Forest of the Needle.

Mid-August: Local festival, free balls.

The 2nd Saturday in September: Market for Indian summer.

The first Sunday of November: Day nature.

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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Le tournesol
Sorèze
17th century building in Ceour a medieval village, specialty cassoulet.
Located 4.9 km from Les CammazesFrom 15 € to 45 € per person 
Les deux acacias
Villepinte
Located in the heart of Cathar country, in a building of 14 century, ideal to enjoy a cassoulet with duck confit house, a faith gras, lanyards duck with prunes, nuts of St. Jacques...
Located 14.2 km from Les CammazesFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Auberge Montplaisir
Bram
Restaurant motel road park trees 600 metres canal du Midi between Carcassonne and castelnaudary.
Located 17 km from Les CammazesFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine de Bel Air Bas  
Les Cammazes
At the heart of the Montagne Noire and the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc, in a privileged environment, the Domaine de Bel Air Bas (601 m) warmly welcomes you to a beautiful...
Located in Les CammazesFrom 50 € to 56 € the double room 
Les Peyrounels    
9.5
Dourgne
VWithin a pastoral framework, over the first slopes of the Noire mountain Peyrounels dominate the plaine. Une old farm of xviième entirely restored. Roomy and comfortable rooms with...
Located 7.5 km from Les Cammazes59 € the double room 
Chambres d'Hôtes Domaine de Las Planques    
9.7
Vaudreuille
Charming B&B in the main house of the domain, parc, pool, near to Toulouse and Carcassonne and 5 min away from the lake of St Ferréol.
Located 8.8 km from Les CammazesFrom 75 € to 85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Domaine de Miraval  
9.4
  SPECIAL OFFER
Belleserre
Situated at he foot of th Montagne Noire, in a peaceful environment, 8 chalets benefit from the surrounding scenery. Wel spaced from each other and well designed, they will ensure you...
Located 8.4 km from Les CammazesFrom 320 € to 770 € per week 
Roulotte Carcassonne Saissac  
9.5
Saissac
Our Caravan (rental possible as a cottage or guest house) is located on the road of Cathar country, close to its castles and abbeys. 20 minutes from the city of Carcassonne, the Canal...
Located 10.2 km from Les CammazesFrom 290 € to 550 € per week 
La Bourdette
Tréville
Comfortable cottage, 3 (2 adults and one child), 50m². On the ground floor: large living room with kitchen and living room, bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, toilet with washing...
Located 10.8 km from Les CammazesFrom 300 € to 350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
La Porte d'Autan  
Saissac
Located on the heights of Black Mountain, at 504 m altitude, the campsite 'La Porte d'Antan' welcomes you in a shady area of ​​2.3 ha. Its 78 sites, swimming pool, coffee bar, children's...
Located 8.3 km from Les CammazesFrom 16 € to 18 € per day 
Camping de montolieu   
8.8
Montolieu
Enjoy the campsite reception Montolieu, 100m² well-defined location, spacious and functional health, washing machine, playground for kids, games room, meeting room with free wireless...
Located 15.3 km from Les CammazesFrom 10 € to 14 € per day 
Camping*** domaine St-Laurent / Aude    
8.8
Montferrand
Between Toulouse and Carcassonne, near the Canal du Midi and several lakes, the St. Lawrence area welcomes you on 21 acres of unspoiled nature with pool, ping-pong, playground, sauna,...
Located 21 km from Les CammazesFrom 14 € to 22 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel & Spa Abbaye Ecole de Sorèze     
7.2
Sorèze
Listed as a historical monument, Hôtel Abbaye Ecole de Sorèze is set in a former abbey in a large park. It is located 25 km from Castres, between Toulouse, Albi and Carcassone. A wellbeing...
Located 4.9 km from Les CammazesRoom from 63 €
Le Pavillon des Hôtes     
6.1
Sorèze
Set on a 6-hectare park, this hotel is located on St. James' Way and just next to the Abbaye Ecole. You can have an aqua gym lesson in the indoor pool, use the sauna or work out in...
Located 4.9 km from Les CammazesRoom from 89 €
La Renaissance     
8.8
Revel
Hôtel La Renaissance is located next to Saint-Ferreol Lake, close to the UNESCO listed Montagne Noire in the Midi-Pyrenées. It provides comfortable accommodation with an outdoor swimming...
Located 5.9 km from Les CammazesRoom from 55 €

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