The circular Étang de Montady is criss-crossed by radial drainage ditches that run in straight lines to a central collector called the Redondel. In the mid-13th century, the Étang de Montady was drained using 60 drainage ditches. The hydro-agricultural drainage system is still in operation today.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Montady can focus their accommodation search specifically on this location.
Culture
The Tour de Montady has been listed as a historic monument since 21 March 1960. Its main construction phase dates back to the 12th century.
The historic site Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire et Saint-Celse, the ruins of Grange de Fontcalvy, and the historic site Abbaye Notre Dame are located in the area surrounding Montady.
Nature
The 27-kilometre circular cycle route 22 leads to a panoramic view over the drained Étang de Montady.
The wider regional surroundings of Montady include the ruins of Abbaye Sainte-Marie des Olieux, La Grage, a mountain, the beach Plage des Chalets, Pic de la Coquillade, a mountain, and the garden Martyrs de La Resistance.
Wine
Domaine de Soustres offers a free guided tour of the wine cellar. It presents the process from grape harvest to bottle, the pressing room, the barrel room, and the history of the estate.
Domaine de Soustres is located on the hill of the famous Oppidum d’Ensérune and has a historic vineyard that has been cultivated since antiquity.
Domaine de Roquefeuille is located in the heart of the Étang de Montady and produces sunflower oil.
