Home The destination Our villages The other villages. Aragon, first of all, is as pretty as a picture. Arriving via the road from Pennautier, at the top of a hill, you see below you Aragon, a small climbing village, like an island, triumphant over the vines, with the church of Sainte Marie, at the highest point, like a lighthouse.
A photo is a must! Then, you walk through the steep streets. You have wonderful views over the unspoilt, natural setting. You reach the top of the hill to visit the church of Sainte Marie, with its medieval Gothic style and painted ceilings. You can visit the dry stone of the area, setting off on one of the discovery trails to discover the solitary cabins, known as capitelles.
And for the more athletic, you can get on your MTB and ride on one of the many circuits provided by the largest club in France. Village website. This village, built against a rocky cliff, is dominated by its two medieval towers and the church bell tower. A hiking trail links the village with the Cistercian abbey which is a real gem. In this small village, with residents, we can take a trip through time by climbing the steps and discovering the Cruzels , the unusual caves of a troglodyte settlement.
Follow the bird to the medieval inspired garden at the top of the village, where you will also see the two towers, remains of an ancient fortification. Villeneuve-Minervois, a pretty village surrounded by vines, and in truffle country!
This ancient Gallo-roman town, which was built on of the Ways of Saint James of Compostela , is home to a real gem of Romanesque architecture. It was Prosper Merimee who had it classified in the 19th century. The church of Saint Marie, with a heptagonal rotunda, houses capitals carved by the great master, Cabestany.
