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Things to see in La Matarelle (France): 17 places and when to go
La Matarelle is a town in France, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Hiking (5), Temples (4). The best known are Saint-Papoul Cathedral, Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Villelongue and Château de Ferrals. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.2638, 2.0103
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Hiking (5) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 260 km as the crow flies
What to see in La Matarelle
The places in and around La Matarelle, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saint-Papoul CathedralAbbey located in Aude, in France7.7 km
- Abbaye Sainte-Marie de VillelongueAbbey located in Aude, in France14 km
- Château de FerralsHistory9.1 km
- Saint Julien and Saint Basilisse church in BramChurch located in Aude, in France8.7 km
- Ancien Palais épiscopalHistory7.6 km
- Château de Payra-sur-l'HersCastle9.8 km
- Collégiale Saint-Michel de CastelnaudaryCollegiate church located in Aude, in France7.3 km
- Croix de FanjeauxWayside cross located in Aude, in France9.0 km
- Eburomagus, musée archéologique de BramMuseum in France8.9 km
- Moulin de la BourdasseWindmill11 km
- Gate of the EstHistory7.8 km
- Des Vosges aux Pyrénées 11, Revel - MirepoixHiking3.3 km
- Ferme pédagogique de la MatarelleWith kids · Wildlife1 m
- Les Collines du VentHiking10 km
- Tour du LauragaisHiking9.4 km
- Tour du Lauragais, variante CammazesHiking12 km
- Tour du Lauragais, variante Saint-AmansHiking13 km
When to go to La Matarelle
The best time to visit La Matarelle is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulBest time14:54
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to La Matarelle
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 260 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Carcassonne26 places28 km
- Magrie25 places31 km
- Pamiers7 places36 km
- Algans5 places39 km
- Lavelanet21 places39 km
- Termes20 places54 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in La Matarelle?
The best known: Saint-Papoul Cathedral, Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Villelongue, Château de Ferrals, Saint Julien and Saint Basilisse church in Bram, Ancien Palais épiscopal. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit La Matarelle?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to La Matarelle?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 260 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with La Matarelle as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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