Quarante

Quarante

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownQuaranteCruzy at 2.2 km (3 min)
Insee code34226Creissan at 5.5 km (6 min)
Postcode34310Montouliers at 6 km (7 min)
Latitude43.3467890Ouveillan at 7.8 km (9 min)
Longitude2.9614370Villespassans at 8.2 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 21 to 227 metersPuisserguier at 8.5 km (10 min)
Surface30.05 km²Argeliers at 8.9 km (10 min)
Population1561 inhabitantsCébazan at 10 km (10 min)
Density51 inhabitants/km²Capestang at 10.4 km (11 min)
Chief townMontpellier (at 95 km, 78 min)Sallèles-d'Aude at 12.2 km (14 min)
DepartmentHéraultMirepeisset at 12.2 km (13 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Perched village built on a Oppidum certainly, altitude 115 m. Important Roman occupation which are found numerous remains on its territory. Origin of name: Santa Maria Quadragina (902) of Quarante (978). Two hypotheses: the Celtic root as sandy or so places the fortieth mile from the Roman road.

You like wine, here you'll meet growers who will share their know-how.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The former abbey church today, was served in the 10th century by the canons regular. The abbey is famous Quarante is an historical monument. A jewel of Romanesque art. One is struck by the great unity of the whole and its monumental scale.
  • The Municipal Archaeological Museum presents the heritage of Quarante.
  • The wind Bollet, monument.
  • Old Quarante, street walls ...
Detailed information
MonumentsChurch Sainte-Marie

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market every Friday.
  • Day Quarante: January 19.
  • Various events during the summer: concerts, exhibitions, fairs ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Enjoy the charm of the Canal du Midi, the colorful land of the Herault march in procession with a soft shaded banks will reveal a novel facets.
  • For lovers of the sea, 120 km of coastline on the Mediterranean await you.
  • Your not take you in the history of a control region of the past from the Gallo-Roman times to today. Visit blithely fabulous stories of the past. Abbeys, circular villages and old stone.

For more information, contact the Office of District Tourism Canal du Midi +33 4 67 37 85 29.

PHOTOS
Canal du Midi
 
St. Mary's Abbey (Photo credit: G. Defrocourt)
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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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 13.4 km from QuaranteFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
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 19.3 km from QuaranteFrom 25 € to 80 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Terrasses Occitanes    
9.7
Argeliers
Be seduced by the charm and authenticity of this old vineyard house nestled in the heart of Cathar country. 'The Occitan Terraces' welcome you in the enchanting setting of a very tourist...
Located 5.8 km from QuaranteFrom 75 € to 125 € 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 11.9 km from QuaranteFrom 90 € to 120 € the double room 
Le coq du nord ****    
10
Mailhac
In the heart of the Minervois, and half way between Beziers and Carcassonne, this air-conditioned Bed & Breakfast has five double rooms available. Private swimming pool. Off-road parking....
Located 11.9 km from QuaranteFrom 60 € to 85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 in QuaranteFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
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 6.5 km from QuaranteFrom 300 € to 700 € 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 6.6 km from QuaranteFrom 450 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 8.7 km from QuaranteFrom 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 23 km from QuaranteFrom 13.50 € to 17.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
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 in QuaranteRoom from 103 €
Les Terrasses Occitanes 
Argeliers
This B&B is set in a former wine cellar, located in Argeliers and 500 metres from the Canal du Midi. It offers a heated, indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a roof terrace with deck...
Located 5.8 km from QuaranteRoom from 60 €
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 8.5 km from QuaranteRoom from 59 €

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Hérault
Citadines Apart'hotel Montpellier Antigone
This hotel is located in the heart of the Antigone district, only a few minutes’ walk from the historical centre of Montpellier....
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