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Camon
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Located on the border with Aude, Camon is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," thanks in particular to its old fortified priory.
Overview of Camon
Located on the border with the Aude, Camon is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," thanks in particular to its old fortified priory.
Key Details
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: in Ariège, on the border with the department of Aude.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 145 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 10.25 km².
- Altitude: from 326 to 582 m.
- Website: http://www.camon09.org
History of Camon
What to See and Do in Camon
The old fortified priory and a few historic houses give the village its charm, but its real appeal lies in its forested setting, dominated by the Pyrenees. Around the village, you can also explore 120 (former) dry-stone huts on a walk.