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Fanjeaux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aude

Charming little medieval village in Aude, in the Occitanie region, Fanjeaux takes place about thirty kilometers from the famous citadel of Carcassonne. Firmly attached to its rocky outcrop, this historic landmark in Lauragais is located in the heart of the Cathar country, not far from Villesiscle, Brézilhac or La Cassaigne.

Of Roman origin, Fanjeaux took place at the crossroads of the communication routes between the Pyrenees and the Black Mountain and between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, which for a long time made it a strategic place of defense. Center of preaching against Catharism in the 13th century, the village experienced destruction in the 14th century by the armies of the Black Prince. Quickly rebuilt, the town subsequently experienced prosperity thanks to its culture of pastel.

Today a Mecca for tourism in Cathar country, the village of Fanjeaux lives between agricultural and leisure activities.

Geographical information

MunicipalityFanjeaux
Postcode11270
Latitude43.1852620 (N 43° 11’ 7”)
Longitude2.0356450 (E 2° 2’ 8”)
AltitudeFrom 155m to 395m
Surface area25.49 km²
Population945 inhabitants
Density37 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCarcassonne (34 km, 33 min)
Insee code11136
IntercommunalityCC Piège Lauragais Malepère
DepartmentAude
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

La Force5.1 km (5 min)
Villasavary5.3 km (6 min)
Lasserre-de-Prouille5.3 km (5 min)
Orsans5.5 km (5 min)
La Courtète6 km (8 min)
Fenouillet-du-Razès6.9 km (10 min)
Villesiscle7 km (6 min)
Villeneuve-lès-Montréal7.9 km (9 min)
Brézilhac8.1 km (9 min)
Mazerolles-du-Razès8.4 km (12 min)
La Cassaigne8.7 km (11 min)
Cazalrenoux8.9 km (10 min)
Cailhavel9.3 km (10 min)
Bram9.7 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

In southern Gothic style, the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church now enjoys a classification as an historic monument. Built in the second half of the 13th century on the remains of an ancient temple dedicated to Jupiter, it reveals in particular an octagonal bell tower pierced with broken arches and equipped with gargoyles and a spire with six bell towers. Visitors can also admire a portal with six arches supported by small columns with leafy capitals before entering the four-bay nave with exposed frame. The Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church of Fanjeaux also has very beautiful furniture, with in particular statues of the Virgin and Child from the thirteenth and sixteenth century, a beam called the Miracle of fire from the eighteenth century or even the paintings of the 18th century to admire in the baroque choir.

While strolling through the village, you can also discover the Dominican cloister with its remains from the 14th and 15th centuries. Founded in the 14th century, it has a carved wooden door, a 14th century gilded wooden tabernacle and stained glass windows created by Jean Hugo, the famous writer's grand-nephew.

Do not miss the former convent of the friars preachers, which today houses a congregation of Dominicans of the Holy Family. Built in the 14th century, it notably features a monumental 18th century portal. The 18th century halls, which host markets, festivals and other fairs, reveal a very beautiful oak frame.

The old center is not lacking in interest either with its 13th century discoidal cross, the 16th century rue de la tour or the 18th century Maison Gramont which now hosts occasional events as well as art exhibitions. contemporary in summer.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments

Events and festivities

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 22°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

African Art Gallery in Fenouillet-du-Razes: Open daily except Tuesday, admission free. Short stop between freshness and cultural Fanjeaux Mirepoix and to discover this gallery of contemporary African art, Solianterre installed, the solar house of Razes, before a beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Visit an essential oil distillery
Arts and Crafts4 € to 8 € Castelnaudary (17.6 km)
Ticket - Castle and ramparts of the city of Carcassonne (40 minutes from Toulouse)
Culture and education11 € Carcassonne (27 km)
Rafting on the River Aude
Sports sensations35 € to 40 € Alet-les-Bains (27 km)
Seated amma massage
Well-being15 € to 35 € Mazamet (43 km)
Canyoning in Montagne Noire
Sports sensations42 € to 69 € Mazamet (44 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Green Line
Mountain bike itineraryIntermediate8:00Mirepoix (17 km)
Touyre Gorges
HikeIntermediate2:00Belloc (21 km)
Visit to Saint-Hilaire Abbey
HikeEasy3:00Verzeille (24 km)
The Wonders of the Cathar Country
Car itineraryEasy9:00Verzeille (24 km)
From the city of Carcassonne to Lake La Cavayère
Cycling itineraryEasy5:00Carcassonne (26 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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