Aude Languedoc Roussillon South France Towns and Villages
Serres
Ancient Aude Languedoc Roussillon village near Couiza has 15th century Chateau, church and wine implement museum.
Our Holiday Villa surrounded by vineyards has fabulous views of Pech Cardou.
Picturesque bridge over the river Rialsesse marks the Meridian Vert line.
Perpignan
45 minutes from our Gite at Axat.
Perpignan the Capital of the Pyrenees Orientals.
Mediterranean coastal city bordering Spain and Andorra. Highest mountains of the French
Pyrenees South France.
Couiza
Nearest Languedoc Roussillon town to our Villa and Apartment.
Boulangerie, cafés, restaurants, swimming, rafting and canoe on the river Aude.
Chocolate factory for delicious truffles, nougat and pralines.
Carcassonne
Impressive UNESCO World Heritage site in Aude Languedoc Roussillon South France.
Magnificent fortified city, 52 towers and 3km of ramparts.
A fairy tale castle not to be missed.
Rennes Le Chateau
Tiny hilltop hamlet with magnificent views of the Pyrenees. Discover the secret that
attracts many visitors to Aude Languedoc Roussillon. XI Century Church, Sauniere museum, book shops,
and restaurants.
Axat
Pretty town on the river Aude, ideal water sports or Winter Ski Holiday location. Dramatic
gorges and close to some of the best caves in South France. Delightful tourist train and
outdoor heated pool opposite the Gite.
Rennes les Bains
Roman Spa town, picturesque walks look for the devils armchair, trembling rock and
fountain of love. Bathe at 'Le Bain Doux' a natural hot spring.
Lively square, restaurants, fetes, festivals, craft stalls.
Book shops, Art Galleries and open air swimming pool.
Esperaza
Esperaza Museum Hat, Honey and Dinosaur (Eva the Dinosaur exhibited from
bones excavated in Campagne Sur Aude France). Busy Sunday Market town selling Languesoc Roussillon
crafts and produce.
Limoux
Longest running carnival, Fecos parade the town in colourful costumes.
Blanquette discovered in Languedoc Roussillon in 1531 pre-dates Champagne.
Piano and Animated Museum.
Taste the savoury Pebradous biscuit.
Campagne Sur Aude
Walk where dinosaurs walked.
Visit the excavation site, in 1982 two teachers discovered bones which are 72 million years old.
Now on display at Esperaza Museum.
Arques
Cathare castle. Large lake stunning surroundings perfect for
nature, walking, cycling, swimming and fishing. Arboretum.
Alet Les Bains
Thermal Spa Town.
Nostradamus lived near the ruined abbey.
Local water bottled at source.
Outdoor swimming pool 26°c. Accro Parc supervised tree climbing for all ages.
Casino.
Canal Du Midi
Pierre Paul Riquet Baron of Bonrepos engineered the construction of the Canal Du Midi Languedoc South France.
Linking the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
Mirepoix
11th Century Medieval South France town.
Built on the right bank of the river Hers.
Flooded in 1289, rebuilt on the left bank on stilts.
Besieged in 1209 by Simon de Montfort after Cathars met in 1206.
| Town | Market Day | Fetes and Events |
| Axat | Thursday | Forestry Fete Sept. Bastile day fireworks July 14 |
| Quillan | Wed/Sat | Folklore International July 24 to 26 |
| Esperaza | Sun/Thur | Cafe Music Festival June 9 |
| Couiza | Tue/Sat | Wine Festival March 27 |
| Limoux | Friday | Fecos Carnival Jan 10 to Mar 21 |
| Caudies | Tue/Fri | Chardonnay Wine Fair Nov 1 |
| St Paul | Wed/Sat | Ascension Fair May 13 |
| Carcassonne | Tue/Sat | Festival of the City June 19 to 15 Aug |
