Five hiking and mountain biking routes of varying lengths, wine tastings at the Cellier “Vivo Lou Vi!” and a history of technology with specific dates give you plenty of ways to experience Névian during your stay. Topics range from outdoor routes to local history and wine. There are also several connections to Narbonne and back each day.
Hiking and mountain biking: five routes
Five hiking and mountain biking routes for Névian are available as PDFs. The routes vary in length and recommended activity:
- Paychalo mountain biking route: 5.2 km
- Capitelles mountain biking/hiking route: 9 km
- Four à Chaux mountain biking route: 9 km
- Pigeonnier hiking route: 6 km
- Blanquière hiking route: 4 km
The two 9 km routes differ primarily in the activities listed: the Capitelles route is designated for hiking and mountain biking, while Four à Chaux is a mountain biking route. If you’re looking for a shorter hike, you can compare the Blanquière’s 4 km with the Pigeonnier’s 6 km. The routes can therefore be compared by distance and activity without having to estimate a walking time.
Hills and water around Névian
The Parc des Éoliennes is located in the hills of Grande Garrigue. The small cascade of the Orbieu offers a different connection to the landscape: in summer, local anglers and bathers use it. Together, the hills and water represent different aspects of the area around Névian. The stated summer use refers to local anglers and bathers.
Technical and architectural history
The Chappe telegraph operated on the heights of Plan de Garrigue from 1780 to 1826. Névian’s church was originally a chapel and grew larger than the château. These details offer different ways into the area’s history: one concerns a clearly defined period of technological use, and the other the story of a building in comparison with the château.
Wine tastings at the Cellier “Vivo Lou Vi!”
The Cellier “Vivo Lou Vi!” is open year-round for wine tastings, wine sales and exhibitions. Among the wines visitors can taste there is Château Fédane Rouge, an AOC wine aged in French oak barrels. Also available for tasting are Château Fédane Rosé, the red “Vivo Lou Vi!” cuvée, Domaine des Blanquières rosé, and red, rosé and white Vins de Pays d’Oc. Domaine des Eoliennes is sold under the Vin de Pays d’Oc designation.
Getting to Narbonne
Line 12 runs to and from Narbonne several times a day. If you plan to use this connection during your stay, check the current timetable before travelling, as journey times and frequency may change.
Discover more destinations: Citou, Carcassonne, Pépieux, Pieusse, Montolieu, La Force, Fabrezan, Fendeille.
For the main travel overview: Aude.
