The Roman time in left with this magnificent small village of numerous vestiges among which for example a fragment of sarcophagus embeded on a facade on the plac of the market.

Cessenon sits so on numerous prehistoric sites or Romans, but the official birth certificate of Cessenon-sur-Orb is signed in July 972.

Of the castle, there is only the magnificent donjon the XI-th century which raises itself(draws up itself) on the hill and offers you a magnificent panorama on its allentours.

In the XVI-th century the fortress undergoes the repeated and devastating assaults of Religionnaires.

During the centuries Cessenon was a stage on one of the numerous roads leading(driving) in Compostelle

Although fairly tronqués, it is always pleasant to discover in alleys Cessenonaises, vestiges of its big past.

Cessenon-sur-orb, in the cradle of vineyards, you acceuillera and his(her) inhabitants will say you that it is the village where the holidays have the taste of the happiness.

do not to miss :

- Church of the 12th century,
- Chaos of Réais in the valley of Orb,
- Vestiges of Moyen-Age.

The City hall and the tourist information office is at your disposal for any information.

C. text : UDOTSI : Plaque "the unusual Hérault" / C. photos : F Maner