Caunes-Minervois

Caunes-Minervois

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCaunes-MinervoisTrausse at 3.7 km (8 min)
Insee code11081Peyriac-Minervois at 6 km (12 min)
Postcode11160Villeneuve-Minervois at 6.4 km (13 min)
Latitude43.3285220Citou at 7.7 km (16 min)
Longitude2.5284020Félines-Minervois at 7.9 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 144 to 861 metersRieux-Minervois at 8.2 km (17 min)
Surface27.84 km²Villarzel-Cabardès at 8.6 km (17 min)
Population1582 inhabitantsLaure-Minervois at 8.7 km (18 min)
Density55 inhabitants/km²Villegly at 8.8 km (18 min)
Chief townCarcassonne (at 22 km, 27 min)Sallèles-Cabardès at 10.7 km (22 min)
DepartmentAudeBagnoles at 10.8 km (22 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located in the Minervois, surrounded by vineyards and scrubland on the southern slope of Black Mountain, close to the gorge of Silver Double Caunes-Minervois is a fortified village famous for its marble red carnation in this Chateau de Versailles the Trianon, the Paris Opera ... But also for its Romanesque Abbey and the charm of its medieval streets that cross at random from the streets of beautiful Renaissance mansions.

This town is located 20 minutes from Carcassonne, 40 minutes from Limoux and Castelnaudary, and 50 minutes from Narbonne Plage and the Mediterranean.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The medieval village.
  • The Abbey.
  • The marble quarries of pink Roy (nature reserve), the Villerambert (in operation, guided tours), Marble (marble museum).
  • The chapel of Notre-Dame du Cros.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Caunes-Minervois
MonumentsAbbey of Caunes-Minervois

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
  • Each year take place: the local festival in September, the feast of sculpture and marble in June, the classical concerts of the Abbey in July, Jazz in the cellar of the abbey once a month in low season.
  • Market Art and Craft in November.
  • Exhibitions in the abbey throughout the year.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • All outdoor recreation for children and adults are available nearby.
  • The Canal du Midi.
  • The Black Mountains and the Pic de Nore for lovely walks.
  • The Cathar castle of Lastours Limousis cave, the giant chasm Cabrespine, lakes Lampy and St. Ferréol.
  • Lake Jouarres.
  • The city of Minerva 30 minutes.
  • Llamas of the Black Mountain.
  • Carcassonne 20 minutes.
  • The Romanesque church of Rieux-Minervois.
  • Castles and wine cellars.
  • Limoux (famous for its stew) 40 min.
  • Castelnaudary (famous for its cassoulet) to 40 min.
  • Narbonne Plage and the Mediterranean 50 minutes.
PHOTOS
Lane Caunes-Minervois
 
Marble Crimson
Show in July at the bedside of the abbey
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
La bouriette
Carcassonne
Restaurant La Bouriette Carcassonne welcomes you in a pretty, flowered on a terrace surrounded by oleander - a decorative design to the current colors where you can eat in a nice space...
Located 19.2 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
Le sixième sens  SPECIAL OFFER
Carcassonne
In the heart of the Bastide St-Louis and 5 minutes from the city of Carcassonne, the restaurant on Sixth Sense offers a cozy and trendy place with two rooms with a cellar with stone...
Located 19.3 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Chai de Marguerite    
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Peyriac-Minervois
The whole atmosphere of a residential house Languedoc-nineteenth century, with period decoration, but in modern comfort. Our strong point: the welcome and tips for discoveries off the...
Located 5.3 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 67 € to 87 € the double room 
Maison d'hote du clocher    
9.9
Ferrals-les-Montagnes
House of the village with 1000 years built on the rock at the heart of the Black Mountains in the Herault in the Haut Languedoc.
Located 11.7 km from Caunes-Minervois40 € the double room 
Les Cordeliers du Comtal  
Azille
Valérie and Georges'Bed and Breakfast is located right in the heart of the Languedoc -Roussillon region between Carcassonne and Narbonne (on the Mediterranean coast) You can visit the...
Located 12 km from Caunes-Minervois70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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Peyriac-Minervois
In southern France, near Carcassonne, in the heart of Minervois, between vineyards and Cathar castles, wine tasting, visiting historical and geological (Cabrespine chasm) in a quiet...
Located 5 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 1100 € to 1850 € per week 
Giteminervois
Azillanet
Village house of 250 m² with swimming pool 9 m x 5 m (200 m) 7 bedrooms. Consisting of three apartments can be rented separately. Courtyard - very comfortable - the beds are made before...
Located 16.9 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 1000 € to 1500 € per week 
Giteminervois
Azillanet
Village house with swimming pool 5 people to another house. 3 bedrooms - Room lounge kitchen meals. 3 toilets - 2 bathrooms - parking court.
Located 16.9 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 350 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Moulin de Sainte Anne  
Villegly
Located 12 km north of Carcassonne, 6 km from the Canal du Midi and from hiking trails and mountain biking. In lush vineyards, garrigues and pine forests, you will find 43 deluxe pitches,...
Located 8.4 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 15 € to 26 € per day 
Le belvédère    
9.5
Lastours
The campsite overlooks the site of Lastours: castles which is an outstanding set of four castles in ruins, built 300 meters above sea level, atop a rocky outcrop. We welcome you in...
Located 12 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 10 € to 13 € per day 
Das pinhiers    
9.1
Villemoustaussou
In the Cathar region? 5 km from the Médiéval Town of Carcassonne and 2 km from the Canal du Midi, you will fid the campin Das Pinhiers. The Cathar chateaux, the Abbeys, caves, the vineyards...
Located 15.3 km from Caunes-MinervoisFrom 11.90 € to 13.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Chai de Marguerite 
Peyriac-Minervois
Set in a 19th-century mansion with a swimming pool in the 600 m² garden, this guest house is 400 metres from the centre of Peyriac-Minervois. Home-made jams and pastries are served...
Located 5.6 km from Caunes-MinervoisRoom from 57 €
Bed & Breakfast Demeure du Pareur    
9.2
Villeneuve-Minervois
This 18th-century house is located at Villeneuve-Minervois, a 20-minute drive from Carcassonne in the heart of Languedoc. It offers individually-decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi...
Located 5.7 km from Caunes-MinervoisRoom from 84 €
Logis Chateau De Siran     
8.7
Siran
Chateau De Siran is set within the Minervois vineyards in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This 15th-century house offers a counter-current swimming pool, a tennis court and rooms with...
Located 11 km from Caunes-MinervoisRoom from 100 €

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Aude
Residhotel Le Clos De La Cité
Situated just 500 metres from the medieval city of Carcassone, Residhotel Le Clos De La Cité features an indoor swimming...
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