At the Château des Archevêques de Narbonne, a painted ceiling from the 15th century is open to the public. It depicts real or hybrid animals, including numerous birds. Self-guided visits and guided tours by appointment are available at the Château des Archevêques.
Personal travel planning may also include the desire to rent a holiday apartment in Capestang.
Culture and History
The Collégiale Saint-Étienne is a Gothic building from the late 13th century with unusual dimensions and no nave. Its stained-glass windows from the second half of the 19th century were created by the workshop of master glassmaker Monvernay. Visits to the Collégiale Saint-Étienne may also include climbing the bell tower.
The Maison Romane is a very old cultural building characteristic of the Middle Ages, with an exhibition room. Visits to the Maison Romane are organised.
Trails and Landscape
Capestang is the sixth stage of the Chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle along the Voie du Piémont. The Canal du Midi in Capestang is used by pedestrians, cyclists and boaters.
The OENORANDO® Le Pech du Thou route passes through the vineyards of the protected geographical indication (PGI) Coteaux d'Ensérune to Pech du Thou, a natural viewpoint. The Randonnée Le Canal du Midi hiking route in Capestang passes through vineyards and follows the towpath along the Canal du Midi.
The Camin'Arts route showcases railway construction heritage from the early 20th century as well as artistic installations.
The Étang de Capestang is a wetland within the Natura 2000 network and is home to bird species of Community interest. There is no unrestricted public access to the centre of the Étang de Capestang wetland.
Local Life
Viticulture in Capestang flourished at the end of the 19th century following the development of the Canal du Midi and the railway. The traditional market in Capestang offers, among other things, vegetables from producers, mountain-cured meats and prepared foods.
Other Places
Other local pages: Cazevieille, Pierrerue, Agde, Vieussan, Saint-Mathieu-De-Tréviers, Villeneuve-Lès-Béziers, Cazedarnes, Siran.
