Montels: Apartments and Holiday Homes

Montels is located on the Étang de Capestang, amidst the vineyards of the plain and near the Canal du Midi. The Étang de Capestang near Montels is designated as a Natura 2000 site and provides a species-rich habitat, including for herons, great egrets, garganeys, spoonbills and flamingos.

Renting a holiday apartment in Montels can be part of your own travel planning.

Nature

Throughout the year, the landscape of the Étang de Capestang alternates between wide expanses of water and marshlands inhabited by wild animals.

Culture

The historical traces in Montels include the archaeological remains of the former Château des archevêques de Narbonne. They were added to the list of protected historic monuments by a decree dated 22 February 2012.

The Chai Garros at the entrance to Montels was built in 1895 by the Garros architects from Bordeaux. It is considered a remarkable element of Montels’ local viticultural heritage.

The ruins of Grange de Fontcalvy are located in the vicinity of Montels. The surrounding area also contains the historic site of Abbaye Notre Dame and the Martyrs de La Resistance Garden.

A guided walk in Montels follows a preserved section of the Via Domitia to the presumed remains of Pontserme.

Geographical Location

In the wider regional surroundings of Montels are the historic site of Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire et Saint-Celse and the ruins of Abbaye Sainte-Marie des Olieux. The mountains Mont Ségonne and La Grage are also located in the wider regional surroundings.

A preserved cadastral landmark connects Capestang, Montels and Nissan-Lèz-Ensérune in the Hérault département.

Further destinations: Ceilhes-Et-Rocozels, Aniane, Villeneuve-Lès-Béziers, Gigean, Puisserguier, Pézènes-Les-Mines, Cers, Jonquières

To the higher-level travel overview: Hérault.