Culture
The medieval Cité Médiévale de Monestiés is classified as one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de France”. Remains of former fortifications can be found in the picturesque lanes of Monestiés. The Pont de Candèze is a bridge dating from the Romanesque period.
The Église Saint-Pierre de Monestiés is a Gothic building from the 15th century, constructed on the foundations of a Romanesque church from the 11th century. The Église Saint-Pierre houses a 14th-century crucifix of Christ.
The Chapelle Saint-Jacques houses 20 life-size statues from the 15th century and is classified as a historic monument.
The Musée Bajèn-Vega preserves and exhibits works by Francisco Bajén and Martine Vega; both are regarded as artists of the Spanish exile. The museum is located in the centre of a private 15th-century town palace.
Sightseeing and Trails
For individual visitors, the Cité Médiévale de Monestiés offers free self-guided visits. Monestiés also offers guided group visits with commentary by prior reservation from April to October for groups of 15 or more.
Visits to the village, the Chapelle Saint-Jacques and the museum in Monestiés have been adapted for people with visual impairments with a sensory tour, audio guide, brochures in Braille and large print, and tactile models.
The Musée Bajèn-Vega offers a mini-museum with works at children’s eye level and games.
The botanical trail “Le sentier botanique, les secrets de la rivière” is accessible to everyone and takes approximately 30 minutes. The Circuit de La Borie Blanche is an easy 6-kilometre walking trail starting at the Place de la Fontaine in Monestiés.
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