Cesseras

A very fine example of Romanesque art in the Minervois, the Saint-Germain chapel dates originally from the 11th century. Raised in the 12th century, it reveals an interior with a single vaulted barrel vault for the nave and cul-de-four for the apse. Listed as a Historic Monument, it served as a parish church for a village that no longer exists.

The church of Saint-Geniès-de-Rome, in southern Gothic style, is also worth a detour. Also listed as a Historic Monument, it has a single nave with apse with radiating sides. Rebuilt in the 15th century following the destruction of the wars of religion, it has a 16th century Renaissance portal protected by a cross-ribbed porch. The bell tower, crenellated tower, is the only vestige of the first Romanesque building. Accessible to the visit on information at the town hall, it contains a very beautiful treasure, with in particular the reliquary arm of Saint Salvy.

While strolling in the village and its surroundings, do not miss to admire the site of the old Saint-Salvy chapel with listed ruins or the old village. Old houses with mullioned windows, towers, curtain walls and ruins of the old castle dismantled during the Revolution are to be discovered.

During your hikes in the countryside, linger near the Aldène cave, listed as a Historic Monument.

At the beginning of June, Cesseras en Fête takes place with entertainment including fireworks.

Concerts are organized in June on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique.

• On 4 august 2024
• Les Musicales de Saint Germain is a series of classical music concerts held at the Chapelle Saint Germain in Cesseras. - Ensemble La Quintina - Heavenly Songs - Nicholas Ludford - Missa Sabato - At the end of each concert, the last note will be offered by our winemakers

• On 18 august 2024
• Les Musicales de Saint Germain is a series of classical music concerts held at the Chapelle Saint Germain in Cesseras. - Ensemble Céladon - Conduits from the Middle Ages and creations by Jean-Philippe Goude - At the close of each concert, the last note will be offered by our winemakers

• On 1 september 2024
• Les Musicales de Saint Germain is a series of classical music concerts held at the Chapelle Saint Germain in Cesseras. - Ensemble L ? Achéron - Sonatas and suites for viols by Michael Nicolai - At the close of each concert, the last note will be offered by our winegrowers