1. IN FONTFROIDE MASSIF

IN FONTFROIDE MASSIF

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The abbey of Fontfroide is nestled in the massif. A place that have to be discovered.

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The abbey is a magical place: the gardens, the stained glass windows and the beautiful buildings. You may have the chance to see Gregorian choirs, ancient music, medieval life, or the abbey at night...

New ! A "Fontfroide insolite" app guides you. In the program of anecdotes of the inhabitants to pierce the secrets. To download on google play and apple store

 

BEFORE WE GET TO FONTFROIDE​

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These small houses, called "montjoies", are the visible parts of an old aqueduct that brought drinking water to Narbonne.

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The castellas is the water catchment point for the city of Narbonne.

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Rendez-vous in the pretty village of Bizanet to take a break, or start a hike...

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Bizanet deserves the detour: its 7 streams bring freshness. This is the old Lavoir.

 

IN THE FONTFROIDE MASSIF​

Several walks traverse the Fontfroide massif to discover the millenary pine forests. A classified place.

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From the abbey, you have 3 possible routes. Maps are available at reception

NEAR FONTFROIDE​

 

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To the south of the massif is the village medieval of Portel des Corbières.

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To cultivate cereals, the monks built barns on a vast territory, as here in Fontcalvy located on the commune of Ouveillan.

 

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