Discover Argeliers
Accommodation in Argeliers
Argeliers brings together local history, wine-growing traditions and routes along the Canal du Midi. If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Argeliers, you can choose what to focus on based on your interests: historic sites in the village, walking trails with scenic views, or the summer Fête de l’Enquant.
Local History and Wine-Growing
The Église Saint-Vincent d’Argeliers has been mentioned since the mid-12th century. After being badly damaged during the Wars of Religion, it was largely rebuilt in the 17th century; the bell tower was renovated in 2010.
La Calado adds a different type of historic site to the church: this typical, originally cobbled passageway, found in Occitan and Mediterranean regions, connects Place François Mitterrand with Place des Cathares in Argeliers. The church and passageway therefore offer different points of interest if you’re interested in the village’s history.
The history of wine-growing is also part of Argeliers: the village played a role in its defence and was the starting point of the winegrowers’ revolt of 1907. This historical connection adds a distinct historical perspective to today’s wine-growing traditions.
The Fête de l’Enquant
The Fête de l’Enquant is a summer tradition held in August and firmly rooted in Argeliers, celebrating wine-growing. It attracts many visitors every year. If you’d like to plan your stay around the festival, check the dates for the relevant year.
The FĂŞte includes an auction where visitors can discover and buy regional wines. The specific programme may vary from one edition to the next.
Walking Trails and Views
The Sentier des capitelles walking trail takes visitors past the capitelles, or dry-stone huts, and offers panoramic views across the region. The historic dry-stone structures and the scenery are both part of the experience.
The main trail at Le Pech is open to walkers and offers panoramic views over the Narbonnaise plain. The two trails offer different experiences: on the Sentier des capitelles, the dry-stone huts are part of the experience, while at Le Pech the views extend across the plain. Check current conditions before setting out. Trail conditions on the Sentier may change; access to Le Pech may change depending on wildfire conditions.
On Foot or by Bike Along the Canal du Midi
The Canal des 2 mers à vélo (V80) is a 25-kilometre Voie Verte running along the Canal du Midi towpath between Argens-Minervois and Argeliers. The route follows the boundary with the Hérault département. In Argeliers, it reaches the canal bridge at kilometre 21.9. The 25 kilometres refer to the route’s length, while kilometre 21.9 marks the point where it arrives in Argeliers.
The renovated towpath between Argens-Minervois and Argeliers is suitable for walking and cycling. Check current trail conditions before planning your trip, as the surface may change. When choosing between walking trails, village history and the canal route, you can tailor the focus of your stay to the activities on offer.
Discover more destinations: Castelnaudary, Villeneuve-Les-Corbières, Cambieure, Caunes-Minervois, La Force, Sainte-Valière, Mas-Des-Cours, Saint-Martin-Le-Vieil
For the regional travel overview: Aude.
