INFORMATION ABOUT POILHES
Canal du Midi at Poilhes
Etang de Montady
Capestang Church
As Poilhes is situated in the ancient Cathar region of France , which abounds in history and romance, there are many places of interest to visit in the surrounding area, including the iron-age hill fort of the Oppidum d’Enserune, with its spectacular view of the Etang de Montady. The city of Béziers is just 10 minute away, and Narbonne, which, was the first roman city established outside Italy, is just 20 minutes. Carcassonne, with the largest intact medieval castle in Europe, is an hour away, as is the bustling city of Montpellier. Slightly further afield is the Catalan city of Perpignan, and Barcelona is just 2˝ hours by motorway.
400 year-old elm tree