Description
The white limestone is present everywhere in Maubec. It serves as a foundation for the old ramparts that surround the town. The village overlooks the valley Gimone.
White limestone is everywhere in Maubec. The ramparts, weathered by centuries of use, and St Orens Church are the highlights of Maubec, an ancient fortified town with picturesque narrow streets. A formidable defensive site, the village was the scene of fierce fighting on several occasions. During the Wars of Religion, the Protestants managed to enter the town through a breach opened by cannon fire in the chevet of the church. With its collapsed vaults and demolished bell tower, Maubec bore the scars of these clashes for a long time.
Take a look at the ogival doors, half-timbered houses, door knockers, stone sinks, pulleys and carved stones that line these picturesque, flower-filled streets.
Today, the ramparts and church are listed as ‘Historic Monuments’.
SIGHTS: Saint-Orens Church (15th century), ramparts listed as Historic Monuments, characterful half-timbered houses, old wash house, ‘restored work’, orientation table, starting point for PR hiking trails.
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Opening
All year round daily
Prices & payment
Free access.
Equipment & services
- Car park
- Public WC
- Picnic area
- Orientation board
- Pets welcome
