Moussoulens

Moussoulens

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMoussoulensMontolieu at 4.2 km (5 min)
Insee code11259Pezens at 4.4 km (4 min)
Postcode11170Sainte-Eulalie at 4.8 km (5 min)
Latitude43.2762900Ventenac-Cabardès at 6.6 km (7 min)
Longitude2.2285260Alzonne at 6.8 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 108 to 294 metersVillesèquelande at 8 km (8 min)
Surface19.60 km²Caux-et-Sauzens at 8.1 km (9 min)
Population871 inhabitantsFraisse-Cabardès at 9.3 km (10 min)
Density43 inhabitants/km²Saint-Denis at 10.1 km (12 min)
Chief townCarcassonne (at 14.5 km, 19 min)Pennautier at 10.1 km (10 min)
DepartmentAudeRaissac-sur-Lampy at 10.2 km (11 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Moussoulens is located near Carcassonne in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, in the Cabardès.

It grows well vine to wine quality. In addition to wines and vines, the knowledge of wine is reflected in the quality of the AOC Cabardès. Its originality is to combine the Mediterranean varieties (Syrah and Grenache) vines to Atlantic (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot).

The town is also a place where black truffle harvest. The Ampélofolies of Cabardès in January are a great feast of truffles and wine.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Leases Moussoulens, a rock shelter.
  • The "Hunting" for fossils along the trails of the town.
  • For bikers: the ski runs.
  • For walkers: marked trails.
  • For fishermen: The River Rougeanne.
  • Explore the vineyards, woods, glades, the rivers.
  • The oldest "Zelkova" of France, near river. Called the "tree of a hundred years" in the village, it is assumed that the seed was brought from Russia by a soldier of Napoleon.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Three weekend truffle market from November to January.
  • Great Day of Ampélofolies Cabardès in January, which unites wine and truffles.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Visits to Cathar castles and Saissac Lastours.
  • The Cistercian abbey of Villelongue and the Pumpkin Festival in September in the garden.
  • Montolieu, the book village.
  • The Cruzel (cave habitats) Saint-Martin-le-Vieil.
  • The Arboretum of Lampy.
  • The cactuseraie of Fig-Escaïre to Montolieu and fair cactus in June
  • The garden of the Priory in Aragon.
  • The Chasm Cabrespine.
PHOTOS
Vines
 
The tower
The Baux de Moussoulens
 
The village
The flock of sheep on the roundabout
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 1°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Montplaisir
Bram
Restaurant motel road park trees 600 metres canal du Midi between Carcassonne and castelnaudary.
Located 8.1 km from MoussoulensFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 
Les deux acacias
Villepinte
Located in the heart of Cathar country, in a building of 14 century, ideal to enjoy a cassoulet with duck confit house, a faith gras, lanyards duck with prunes, nuts of St. Jacques...
Located 11.4 km from MoussoulensFrom 15 € 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 12.2 km from MoussoulensFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Bousquet  
Montolieu
You love books, nature, peace, Jacqueline and Rene will welcome you in this guest house independently. Gourmet breakfasts.
Located 4.9 km from Moussoulens50 € the double room 
Domaine les Magasins  
Bram
This haven of peace along the Canal du Midi is ideally located to discover the department of Aude and Cathar history. A few minutes from Carcassonne, not far from Toulouse, between...
Located 8.6 km from MoussoulensFrom 85 € to 100 € the double room 
Domaine de Campras Carcassonne Saissac    
9.7
Saissac
Our cottages are ideally situated on the road of Cathar 5 minutes Saissac village and its castle, 20 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne and 15 minutes from the Canal du Midi....
Located 9 km from MoussoulensFrom 49 € to 62 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte Le Ronsard  
8.3
Moussoulens
Gîte Le Ronsard labeled 2 * clevacances to Moussoulens. At the heart of a picturesque village typical of the Aude, near Carcassonne, at the foot of Black Mountain Aude, this authentic...
Located in MoussoulensFrom 250 € to 490 € per week 
3 gites avec piscine 8 km carcassonne
Ventenac-Cabardès
Only 15 minutes from the major attraction of Carcassonne, Ventenac is located in picturesque countryside. These 3 gites are on the edge of the village in an appealing setting, with...
Located 4.6 km from MoussoulensFrom 360 € to 1060 € per week 
Roulotte Carcassonne Saissac  
9.5
Saissac
Our Caravan (rental possible as a cottage or guest house) is located on the road of Cathar country, close to its castles and abbeys. 20 minutes from the city of Carcassonne, the Canal...
Located 9.1 km from MoussoulensFrom 290 € to 550 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping de montolieu   
8.8
Montolieu
Enjoy the campsite reception Montolieu, 100m² well-defined location, spacious and functional health, washing machine, playground for kids, games room, meeting room with free wireless...
Located 4 km from MoussoulensFrom 10 € to 14 € 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 11.4 km from MoussoulensFrom 11.90 € to 13.70 € 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 13.7 km from MoussoulensFrom 10 € to 13 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Couvent    
8.3
Carcassonne
This 3-bedroom villa is a former convent located 10-minutes from Carcassone. It offers free WI-Fi access and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine. Le Couvent features...
Located 8.2 km from MoussoulensRoom from 120 €
Village Pour Tous - Gît'Ôstal     
7.5
Carcassonne
The Village Pour Tous - Gît'Ôstal is situated 500 metres from the Canal du Midi and 3 km from the Medieval City. It comprises a ranch with rooms and fully equipped cottages. Attentive...
Located 9 km from MoussoulensRoom from 40 €
Domaine De La Petite Tour    
9.1
Montréal
This bed and breakfast is set on a former vineyard and offers an outdoor swimming pool. It is located a 15-minute drive from Carcassone, in the village of Montreal. The rooms at the...
Located 9.8 km from MoussoulensRoom from 52 €

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