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Minerve

Occitanie  >  France

Beautifull village on a rocky outcrop at the convergence of two rivers, the Cesse and the Brian, which have dug spectacular canyons and natural bridges.

Added* by CJMP31
Most recent update 12 august 2025

Description

The beautifull village of Minerve offers many Mediterranean bird species in a picturesque landscape. Among the birds you can see in and around the village are Alpesejler, Biæder, Rødhovedet Tornskade, Blådrossel, Ellekrage, Rødrygget Svale, Høgeørn and Hedehøg.

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Français: Ce beau village sur un éperon rocheux à la convergence de deux rivières, la Cesse et la Brian, qui ont creusé des canyons spectaculaires et des ponts naturels. Espèces d'oiseaux méditerranéens dans un paysage pittoresque.

Details

Access

Minerve Village is located 30 Km North of "Exit 25 Lézignan-Corbières" on A61 (45 min), 36 Km North-West of Narbonne and 47 km West of Béziers. A toll parking is available North of the village. Click on a P in the map to get directions to a parking spot. You can explore the areas around the village and do short walks. Or you can walk a circular route (shown on the map below) of about 14 km. Note that this can be a demanding walk, especially when it gets hot.

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Français: Minerve Village est situé à 30 km au nord de la sortie 25 Lézignan-Corbières sur l'A61 (45 min), à 36 km au nord-ouest de Narbonne et à 47 km à l'ouest de Béziers. Un parking payant est disponible au nord du village. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions. L'itinéraire que vous voyez sur la carte ci-dessous est de 14 km. Notez que cet itinéraire de marche peut être exigeant, surtout lorsqu'il fait chaud.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , River , City/village , Plateau , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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