Montbrun-Des-Corbières: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Montbrun-des-Corbières is surrounded by vineyards and Mediterranean nature characteristic of the landscapes of the Corbières. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Montbrun-des-Corbières is planning a stay in this area.

Culture and history

An important testament to the history of the area is the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Colombier. It was classified as a historic monument by decree of 26 June 1950. The chapel was a medieval priory and is distinguished by Languedoc Romanesque architecture, a chancel decorated with Lombard bands and an imposing entrance porch. As a Romanesque building, its origins date back to the 11th and 12th centuries.

In the heart of Montbrun-des-Corbières stands another Romanesque church, the Église Saint-Roch. The local history also includes the Montbrun windmill: it is a historic testament to traditional farming ingenuity and a symbol of the area’s cultural and architectural heritage. The restored mill is occasionally open to the public, offering an opportunity to learn about the history of traditional milling.

Nature

The 56 km moderate circular hiking trail “De l’eau à la pierre” starts in Argens-Minervois, leads to Montbrun and, before the village, follows a small side road to the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Colombier.

Wine and regional products

At the Château Vieux Moulin tasting cellar, visitors can taste the estate’s full range of wines; regional products can also be sampled there. Château Vieux Moulin invites visitors to spend time in its vineyards, where they can explore the landscapes, soils and grape varieties.

Château du Roc was built at the beginning of the 18th century and has been run from father to son. The wines produced there are tasted and sold at the estate. Winegrowing activities, old tools and an échaudeuse are also demonstrated.

Château de l’Horte offers guided tours during which visitors can discover wines bottled directly on site. It also offers free tastings of the estate’s wines. L’Avenir Les Celliers de Montbrun offers guided tours for individual visitors.

Other places: Plaigne, Montréal, Saint-Laurent-De-La-Cabrerisse, Saint-Martin-De-Villereglan, Coursan, Le Bousquet, Azille, Capendu.

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