Campoussy is located in a mountainous setting on a plateau at an altitude of 666 m. The municipality includes numerous wooded areas as well as extensive areas of garrigue covered with rockroses. Rocks and unusually shaped granite chaos formations stand out and are characteristic of the landscape of the Fenouillèdes.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Campoussy can include the village as a specific destination in their own travel plans.
Landscape
The combination of wooded areas, garrigue and granite chaos formations shapes the appearance of the municipality. Rockroses cover extensive areas of the garrigue, while the rocks and unusually shaped granite blocks stand out as typical elements of the Fenouillèdes landscape.
Culture and Events
The parish church of Saint-Étienne in Campoussy has been documented in writing since 1334. It contains an altarpiece from 1650 that is listed as a classified monument. The original Romanesque church of Campoussy was probably built by monks from the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa towards the end of the 11th or the beginning of the 12th century.
For 2026, free visits to this church in Campoussy were scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m.; reservations were possible. In addition, Campoussy hosts various events throughout the year, including concerts and communal meals. A traditional festival takes place in summer.
Hikes and Walks
Campoussy is a starting point for hikes and walks. From Campoussy, hikes and walks lead to a dolmen, the Roc Cornut and a menhir. They also lead to numerous oris, meaning dry-stone huts.
