Couloumé-Mondebat: three districts and historic buildings

Couloumé-Mondebat consists of three clearly separate districts: Bières in the east, Couloumé in the west and Mondébat in the south. Each is approximately 3.5 kilometres from the other two. When looking for a hotel for your stay, check the district as well as the name of the municipality: the three settlements do not form a single, continuous built-up area. The locations of the sights in Bières, Couloumé and Mondébat offer a practical way to place your interests geographically.

Districts and orientation

The municipality is crossed by the departmental roads RD 37, RD 126 and RD 131. For map orientation, these road numbers provide a different point of reference from the district names: the roads indicate transport routes, while Bières, Couloumé and Mondébat name the separate settlements. When comparing the locations of sights, you can look at both together on the map.

Historic buildings in three districts

The historic buildings are also spread across the districts. In Mondébat stands the 17th-century Château d'Arlens, which was rebuilt in the 19th century. The Château de Couloumé dates back to the 14th or 15th century, was rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, and received its current name in 1816. Couloumé is also home to the 18th-century Église Saint Jean Baptiste. The sequence is useful for a comparison over time: the Château de Couloumé has the older origins, while Arlens is associated with the 17th century; both were rebuilt later. In 1984, the city of Istres acquired the Château de Couloumé and turned it into a holiday centre.

The Chapelle Saint Étienne in Bières dates from the 17th century. The Église Saint Barthélémy in Mondébat dates back to the 12th century, was altered several times in different periods, and features Romanesque elements. The religious architecture thus ranges from the medieval dating in Mondébat, through the 17th century in Bières, to the 18th century in Couloumé. At Saint Barthélémy, the repeated alterations and Romanesque elements are also part of its architectural character, alongside its age. If you wish to visit one of the châteaux, check current access arrangements in advance.

Horse riding and festival programme

The Poney Club des 3 Collines offers horse care, introductory riding lessons, as well as rides and hikes in a 10-hectare forest. The activities therefore include a range of options: spending time with horses, an introduction to riding lessons, and tours in the forest. Check booking arrangements and availability before planning, as both can change.

At the Cordes en Gascogne festival, the Black Oak Ensemble introduces its most talented students to the audience and showcases them in masterclasses. The programme thus combines public performances with masterclasses. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the dates and programme in advance.

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