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Carcassonne Cité
Crossing the pont-Levis into the Cité is a rare experience, a journey through time in the biggest fortress in Europe!…
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Montolieu, book and arts village
Montolieu, Book & Arts Village, 20 minutes north-west of Carcassonne and 45 minutes from Toulouse, should be explored like you…
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Gouffre géant de Cabrespine
Gouffre Géant of Cabrespine
The Gouffre géant, or giant chasm, is located 25 km from Carcassonne, and dominates the small village of Cabrespine nestled…
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The lac de Jouarres
An oasis in Minervois Located between Carcassonne and Narbonne, 10 km from the cité of Minerve and just 2 km…
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Grotte de Limousis
Enter a magical world! The grotte de Limousis cave is located 20 km north of Carcassonne, and is reached via…
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The Cavayère lake
Welcome to 'Carcassonne plage'! A perfect place for families, just a five minute drive from the ramparts of the Cité…
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The canal du Midi
The other listed site in Carcassonne One thing you can do in Carcassonne, is visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites…
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Corbières ®Yannick Douce
The landscape of your holidays
From the serenity of the canal du Midi to the green banks of the river Aude, from the cool mountain…
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Grands Vins en Grand Carcassonne
The vineyard
Set off on the discovery of Greater Carcassonne and its wines. Explore new frontiers, across wild, untouched landscapes, and meet…
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Abbaye de Villelongue
Abbey of Villelongue
Pure poetry Located 25 kms from Carcassonne, in Cathar Country, the abbey is nestled in the heart of a valley…
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Abbey of Caunes Minervois
Red marble and Romanesque art The medieval village of Caunes-Minervois and its Romanesque abbey, 25 km from Carcassonne, give you…
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The Black truffle museum and markets
The secrets of the Aude's black diamond At the heart of the mythical triangle, between Cabrespine, Trassanel and Villeneuve-Minervois: the…
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Mayronnes sculpture trail
A naturally artistic walk 10 km from Lagrasse, recognised as on of the 'Most beautiful villages in France' with its…
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The Coopérative – Cérès Franco Museum
Closed for extension works untill 2024 An extraordinary woman and works This former wine cave, transformed into an extraordinary art…