Église paroissiale Saint-Michel, Conques-sur-Orbiel
#1 among attractions in Conques-sur-Orbiel
Facts and practical information
The Sainte-Foy de Conques-sur-Orbiel church is a Catholic church located in Conques-sur-Orbiel, France.
Conques-sur-Orbiel France
Église paroissiale Saint-Michel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cité de Carcassonne, Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Châteaux de Lastours, Carcassonne Cathedral.
4.7 miSW Historic Fortified CityCité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne
121 min walk • The Cité de Carcassonne is a fortified medieval stronghold that stands as a historical gem in the city of Carcassonne, France. This impressive fortress, with origins dating back to the Roman period, is renowned for its double-walled fortifications and 53 watchtowers...
- 4.8 miSW1100s Gothic church with stained glass
Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne
122 min walk • Nestled within the medieval fortifications of Carcassonne, the Basilique Saint-Nazaire stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural prowess. This basilica, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, is a must-visit for anyone exploring the charming...
- 4.8 miNForts and castles
Châteaux de Lastours, Lastours
123 min walk • The Châteaux de Lastours are four so-called Cathar castles in the French commune of Lastours in the département of l'Aude. The four castles are on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbeil and Grésilhou rivers.
- 4.7 miSWCatholic cathedral resembling a fortress
Carcassonne Cathedral, Carcassonne
121 min walk • Carcassonne Cathedral is a cathedral and designated national monument in Carcassonne, France. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Carcassonne and Narbonne.
- 4.2 miSEAqueduct
Orbiel Aqueduct, Trèbes
108 min walk • The Orbiel Aqueduct is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Orbiel on the level. A dam on the Orbiel was demolished and replaced with the Aqueduct. It was built in 1686-87 by Antoine Niquet and designed by Marshal Sebastien Vauban, It is found in the city of Trèbes.
- 4.3 miSWBridge
Pont Marengo, Carcassonne
110 min walk • The Pont Marengo crosses the Canal du Midi and links Carcassonne to the local railway station. The busy canal lock at Port Marengo is a tourist attraction as the canal boats work their way along the canal.
- 5 miSWBotanical garden
Épanchoir de Foucaud
127 min walk • The Épanchoir de Foucaud is a small botanical garden located in Pennautier just outside Carcassonne, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It contains a collection of Mediterranean plants set about an épanchoir of the Canal du Midi, that is, a spillway for the canal's excess water. The garden is open daily without charge.
- 2.6 miSWAqueduct
Fresquel Aqueduct
66 min walk • The Fresquel Aqueduct is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Fresquel on the level. Built in 1802–1810, the structure is near Carcassonne. It was built when the canal was rerouted to pass through Carcassonne.
- 3.5 miSWCanal
Déversoir de St-Jean, Carcassonne
90 min walk • The Déversoir de St-Jean is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi immediately to the east of the St-Nazaire Aqueduct and northeast of Carcassonne.
- 2 miSWCanal
Épanchoir de Charques
50 min walk • The Épanchoir de Charques is a siphon for water release from the Canal du Midi east of the Fresquel Single Lock and southeast of the village of Villemoustaussou in France.
- 4.5 miSEChurch
Saint Stephen's Church, Trèbes
116 min walk • The church of Saint-Etienne de Trèbes is a church located in the commune of Trèbes, in the department of Aude, in the Occitanie region. It is dedicated to Saint Étienne and depends on the diocese of Carcassonne.