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Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt

Ille-sur-Têt, France

Nature

Pale earth chimneys and columns carved by rain in an amphitheatre of sand and clay. A short path winds among them; best in soft morning or evening light.

Nearest town
Ille-sur-Têt, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
42.6760, 2.6080

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Côte Vermeille and the little yellow train – Le clocher de l'église Saint-Étienne d'Ille-sur-Têt© Meria Geoian · CC BY-SA 4.0
N116
Coasts & islands

Côte Vermeille and the little yellow train

163 km8 stops4 days

Nearby

Quéribus castle – Quéribus sous la Voie lactée© PhilippeContal · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History

Quéribus castle

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France - Aude - Gorges de Galamus 2© Zewan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Nature

Gorges de Galamus

Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France
Peyrepertuse castle – Chateau de Peyrepertuse-14© Ambroise1415 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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History

Peyrepertuse castle

Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, France
Puilaurens castle – Château de Puilaurens 10© Romain Bréget · CC BY-SA 3.0
History

Puilaurens castle

Lapradelle-Puilaurens, France

Campsites nearby

  • Aire Vinça Le LacMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt · 35 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mas de la BalmaCampsite
    18 km from Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Al ComuCampsite
    18 km from Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt · 30 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de TautavelCampsite
    19 km from Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Cases de PèneMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt · 21 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping BellevueCampsite
    19 km from Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt?

Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt is in Ille-sur-Têt, France, at GPS 42.6760, 2.6080. It is about 17 km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet.

Can you camp near Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Le Colomer, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 65 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt?

Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Côte Vermeille and the little yellow train.

What is there to see near Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt?

Places worth a stop nearby: Quéribus castle (18 km), Gorges de Galamus (22 km), Peyrepertuse castle (22 km) and Puilaurens castle (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)