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Minerve

Minerve, France

History

A village on a rock between two gorges, besieged in 1210 during the Cathar crusade. Leave the car in the paid car park across the bridge and walk down to the natural rock tunnels of the Cesse.

Nearest town
Minerve, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.3544, 2.7453

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de HompsMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Minerve · 31 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • L'OlivigneCampsite
    11 km from Minerve
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Val de CesseCampsite
    14 km from Minerve
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les Cerisiers du JaurCampsite
    15 km from Minerve
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Fabrezan, la porte des CorbièresMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Minerve · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Camping FigurottaCampsite
    24 km from Minerve
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated September 29, 2026