Caramany

Caramany is tucked away in a beautiful natural setting. With the backdrop of the austere blue Corbières mountains, the village rises up, perched on a rocky outcrop dominated by an imposing castle and the church.

All of which overlook the river Agly valley where many archaeological remains were discovered during the construction of the dam.

The lake, ideal for hiking and coarse fishing, is going to be a real asset for the future. The excellent cave cooperative (winery), with its own appellation, has won many awards bringing the wine much deserved acclaim for its quality. The village is particularly popular during the summer, when the village hosts many social events, throughout this pleasant period.

The 7 ‘gites’ owned by the village, the Grand Rocher Inn, and also the well-shaded campsite La Bade, welcome you for a pleasant stay.

Contact Town hall

Mayor : Bernard CAILLENS

Postal address : Place de la Mairie 66720 Caramany

Téléphone : 00(33)4 68 84 51 85

Fax : 00(33)4 68 84 54 77

E-mail address : mairie.caramany@wanadoo.fr

Website : http://www.caramany.fr/

Opening hours of the Town Hall

Wednesday 9.00 am à 12 am

Thursday 9.00 am à 12 am

Friday 9.00 am à 12 am

General information

Names of people : The carmagnols, the carmagnoles

Population : 145 people

Area 1400 hectares (14km²)

Places of interest to discover

Natural Heritage : The Balderbe Forest to the north west of the village, Swimming in the river Agly and the lake.

Cultural Heritage : The castle (first mentioned in the thirteenth century) and the remains of fortifications (walls and gateway), The church and especially its tower, built by the villagers (listed in MH), The old village of Caramany built on the rock

Curiosities :

- "The Belvedere", situated east of the village (with its views of the Corbieres, the Dam and the lake)

- Along the main street, the site of an ancient drinking trough decorated with a trompe l'oeil painting

- The Fountain of the Oliu Mate (Balderbe Forest)

- The Fountain de Mate l’Oliu (Balderbe Forest)

Practical Information

Public services : The post office

Health emergencies  : Medical centre and hospital in Ille-sur-Têt and Estagel

Accomodation :

- Seven 2 star rated ‘ gîtes de France’ 2 of which are special accommodation for fishermen « gîtes de pêches ».

- Municipal Camping site’ de la Bade’, 2 star rating, comprising of 19 pitches and 2 mobile-homes. Contact Mairie (Town Hall).

Restaurants : Auberge du Grand Rocher (Out of season :closed on sunday evening and all day monday ;open every day in the summer season)

Shops Itinerant traders whose arrival is signaled by a loud speaker system, the baker however is on site every day (except Monday) from 9:30 am to 10am.

Merchant of fruits and vegetables every Tuesday morning

Grocer, every Thursday,

Cooperative Wine Cellar, open every day except Sunday morning

Beekeeper, Sylvain Respaut, Cara'Miel.

"Atelier du bois", manufacturing and renovation of furniture and household equipment,

"Multi-Services"

Organizations Many activities during the summer months (July and August):

- Meals, dances, balls, bingo, barbecues, contests, weekly petanque matches ...

- Fishing (no kill rule - carp) and boat fishing …it’s the only lake in the department where fishing from a boat is permitted.

- Hiking: 4 pleasant walking trails and two hiking and mountain biking trails.