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Colombières-sur-Orb

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hérault

Colombières-sur-Orb - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Hérault
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Small village of Herault, Lamalou-les-Bains neighbor, Bédarieux and Olargues, Colombières-sur-Orb extends over part of Mount Caroux and the Orb valley. It takes place about ninety kilometers from Montpellier, and is crossed by different mountain streams that give it all its charm.

Colombières-sur-Orb has established itself on a territory inhabited since Prehistory, developing in particular an important castrum during the Middle Ages. Known in the eleventh century for its enchâtel, the village continues today to attract visitors because of its position in the heart of a preserved and unique nature, but also for a traditional architecture rich in old stones.

The town also has a charming historical heritage that reflects its age and wealth.

Geographical information

MunicipalityColombières-sur-Orb
Postcode34390
Latitude43.5838970 (N 43° 35’ 2”)
Longitude3.0125590 (E 3° 0’ 45”)
AltitudeFrom 132m to 1008m
Surface area8.11 km²
Population494 inhabitants
Density60 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMontpellier (88 km, 1:28)
Insee code34080
IntercommunalityCC du Minervois au Caroux
DepartmentHérault
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Martin-de-l'Arçon4.4 km (7 min)
Le Poujol-sur-Orb5.4 km (8 min)
Mons6.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Julien7.9 km (9 min)
Lamalou-les-Bains8.7 km (12 min)
Combes9.7 km (15 min)
Les Aires9.9 km (14 min)
Vieussan10 km (15 min)
Hérépian10.3 km (13 min)
Olargues10.5 km (13 min)
Villemagne-l'Argentière13.2 km (16 min)
Taussac-la-Billière14.6 km (19 min)
Bédarieux16.4 km (19 min)
Saint-Vincent-d'Olargues16.4 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling in the village, do not miss to admire the Square tower, the old keep of the castrum dating from XIVe century. It is not far from a beautiful waterfall nicknamed the Veil of the Bride.

You will also be able to appreciate the castle of Colombières, of the XVIIe century, or to walk in the middle of the Colombières gorges known for their Pointed Rock. They take place in the Regional Natural Park of Haut-Languedoc and allow to admire the time of a hike some interesting troglodyte dwellings.

From the old station, you can walk a pleasant path on the old rails. It passes in particular by the brook of Arles and its footbridge with the monumental arches.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In May, May festival dedicated to the Occitan culture. Itinerant, it crosses all Haut-Languedoc, proposing concerts, games for all the ages, strolls tales, exhibitions, or a Baleti.

In July, the town offers a big party with many activities.

Gare Expo Open

Le Martinet

Les Decalées du Rire
Cercle de Parole au Féminin
Mai que mai !
Cercle de Parole au Féminin
Kit à Survivre
Cercle de Parole au Féminin

Photos

Village Colombières-sur-Orb
Village Colombières-sur-Orb
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Gorges ColombiÃ, streams overlooking the Orb
Gorges ColombiÃ, streams overlooking the Orb
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Square tower overlooking the village
Square tower overlooking the village
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track on the old railway Colombières-sur-Orb
track on the old railway Colombières-sur-Orb
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May Festival Mai: artistic works throughout the hike show
May Festival Mai: artistic works throughout the hike show
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Old Road iron near the old station
Old Road iron near the old station
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Path of Brew in the foothills of Caroux
Path of Brew in the foothills of Caroux
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May Festival Occitan Mai
May Festival Occitan Mai
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Mai Festival May: Storyteller
Mai Festival May: Storyteller
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Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Lamalou-les-Bains: golf, spa, casino, restaurants.

Bédarieux for shopping, airport, train station.

Historical Olargues 10 kilometers.

Caroux tracks. Out for walks and to the mayor of the village school.

Track on the railway station to the old village road from the station on foot, by bike, on horseback.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Ride on a restored Peugeot 103 moped
Entertainment40 € Faugères (13.8 km)
Tasting - sale of wines in a cooperative cellar
Local flavoursFreeCessenon-sur-Orb (15.2 km)
Quad bike trek on the outskirts of Béziers
Sports sensations60 € to 290 € Thézan-lès-Béziers (24 km)
Private cruise with caterer on the Canal du Midi
Nature and the great outdoors185 € to 220 € Capestang (28 km)
Bike ride along the Canal du Midi
Sports sensations800 € Béziers (31 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-Capimont
HikeEasy3:00Lamalou-les-Bains (5.8 km)
Mountain bike outing in the Orb Mountains
Mountain bike itineraryAthletic3:30Camplong (13 km)
Orb Mountains Arboretum
HikeIntermediate5:00Camplong (13.1 km)
Saint Sauveur Chapel Walk
HikeEasy2:00Camplong (13.1 km)
Camp Nègre Wind Farm walk
HikeEasy3:30Camplong (13.3 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

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Campsites

Hotels

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