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Cabrieres tour

Discover the rich historical heritage of Cabrieres

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Take your time, explore and discover the rich historical heritage and natural surroundings, fashioned by centuries of work which continues to the present day.

Along this trail is a memorial for those killed in the Massacre of Merindol, in which hundreds or even thousands of Waldensians were massacred in 1545 for dissedent religious activities. The execution of one young man, a servant, might well have been the first example of execution by firing squad in Europe for causes of Ideology.

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  1. What to bring
  2. What to see
  3. Where to lunch
  4. What to do
  5. Where to stay
  6. Directions

What to bring

This walk can be found on IGN map 3142OT

What to see

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Directions

Starting form the town hall (Marie) parking lot walk towards the centre of the village, then follow arrows to the 'Mur de la Peste' (Plague wall). Continue on the Grand-Rue in front of the Church. At the fountain go left onto rue du Chateau.

Continue on Chemin de la Pourtalette, then take Chemin de la Muscadelle, between the cultivated terraced fields. The road becomes a steep, pebbly trail, follow this over the top and continue straight on at the intersection to reach the Mur de la Peste.

Here, turn right and follow the wall that has been restored over a distance of 1.2km until the intersection near the DFCI water tank. Follow the trail to the right down towards the Calavon valley for about 500m and you will reach an intersection. Take the narrow trail on your left and go along a wall between the olive trees on your left and the almond trees, vineyards and cherry trees to your right. At the Colimbou intersection go straight over and when you reach the fork keep the same direction among the olive trees planted carefully on the terraced fields, then reach La Plantade.

Go right towards the village, once at the village continue on Rue Haute and reach the square with a washing well and cross, turn right and then continue on to Rue du Chateau and retrace your steps back to the Marie.

Location

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