Capestang
A small town on the Canal du Midi with an unfinished Gothic cathedral and a small canal harbor that photographs beautifully.
Capestang is a common stop for tour boats along the Canal du Midi. The Church of Saint-Étienne in the center was meant to become a cathedral, but only its soaring choir was completed, creating a striking contrast with the scale of the small town. Nearby, the archbishop's palace has a painted wooden ceiling. Along the canal stands a low old bridge, under which tour boats must lower their decks to pass. In summer there are boat docks and open-air restaurants. About 20 km from Béziers, it suits a bike ride or a detour by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Oppidum d'Ensérune
- Étang de Montady
- Malpas Tunnel
- Horreum (Narbonne)
- Narbonne Cathedral
- Palace of the Archbishops, Narbonne
- Via Domitia (Narbonne)
- Pont des Marchands & Canal de la Robine