Puichéric

Puichéric

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownPuichéric
Insee code11301
Postcode11700
Latitude43.2214730
Longitude2.6180260
AltitudeFrom 48 to 106 meters
Surface13.21 km²
Population1102 inhabitants
Density83 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townCarcassonne (at 24 km, 25 min)Roquecourbe-Minervois at 2.4 km (3 min)
DepartmentAudeSaint-Couat-d'Aude at 2.7 km (4 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located in the heart of the Aude, between Carcassonne and Narbonne, Puichéric is a charming town Minervois with just over 1,000 inhabitants. With its history and its traditions, wine is the main activity.

From a geographic standpoint, Puichéric is nicknamed the Venice of the Minervois. Indeed, no fewer than three rivers crisscross the territory of the municipality: the Canal du Midi, Aude and finally Rigole (which also crosses the pond to dry Marseillette), thus offering picturesque landscape.

Currently expanding, said the village will economic development associated with maintaining the quality of life related to rural areas. This town has all the shops.

History Puichéric through his castle: The castle first Puichéric, probably dates from the 6th or 7th century. The rock Puichéric, outcrop of excellent building stone had to immediately attract the attention of the conquering Visigoths (412). And the name of Puichéric Podium Theodoroci Terrece the Pech of Theodoric (the mountain of Theodoric) the most famous Gothic princes with Alaric the second appears to confirm this hypothesis. In 1355, the fortifications were ruined by Puichéric English Black Prince, and their stones were used to trace the current enclosure. The castle will host the latest "Father of Two Seas Canal" Paul Riquet. The castle has a very interesting past and is in itself an enormous wealth, but it can not be visited because it is privately owned.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Visit the Church of Puichéric: listed on the inventory of historical monuments, paintings of the choir classified.
  • Wine cooperatives and special wine.
  • Canal du Midi: In Puichéric there are two locks:
  • From Lock Puichéric, the plane trees lining the canal will accompany you through the vineyards puichéricois. You will pass under the old railway bridge that connected the line Caunes-Minervois Moux.
  • The keeper of the next lock called "the needle" was the original idea to create and make some sculptures in wood to customize the location of passage. Frozen for eternity, these works of art to the delight of boaters who pass this lock: humor and irony, jokes, legends, characters and objects diverted from their traditional function, thumbing its nose at the established art .. . It hangs in the current Singularity Art and Art Brut, and nicknamed the horse Factor boating. Features!
  • Between the two locks, a small stone bridge over the canal. This is the place closest to the village and many houseboats make a stop at this place.
  • There is also a laundry room located between the old stone bridge and the lock of the needle where once, the women of the surrounding countryside came to wash their clothes.
  • Note also on the banks, near the laundry and all along the canal, "fourcadelles" wood (from the Occitan means fork). These places are usually good fishing spots and you will probably meet a lot of fishermen on the canal.
  • If you're not by boat, the towpath is ideal for walking on foot or by bike!
  • Other activities on the village:
  • Football (youth and adults).
  • Handball (youth, adults male and female teams).
  • Bowls.
  • Fisheries.
  • Canoe on the water Aude, under the suspension bridge in the village.
Detailed information
MonumentsCastle of Puichéric,   Church Notre-Dame

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Usually held the second Sunday of January, "the fair's pig, Minervois and the riches of land Aude Cathar Country" attracts over 6,000 visitors. This event has a rich and diverse market of regional products and labeled Cathar Country: olive oil, meat, honey, wine, etc.. All exposed along the Circulade in the old village. This special day is punctuated by original animations: pig races, meal "freginat" contest the cry of the pig, play, contest vine pruning, etc.. A festive fair and friendly ...

Many festivities are also on the agenda throughout the year: Carnival, Music Festival, the "night of fire" by firefighters, July 14 (with games for children, the fireworks and ball), without forgetting the traditional festivities of New Year and the activities offered by the many associations of the village.

On or about August 15 was the local festival held for 5 days with dancing, racing wheelbarrows, wine bar, round table.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Taste and buy wine at a cellarLocal flavoursFreeOlonzac (11.3 km)
Australian Park in CarcassonneEntertainmentFrom 7 € to 10 €Carcassonne (18.4 km)

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PHOTOS
The lock of the needle Puichéric
 
View of the village
The fountain located in the heart of the village
 
The steeple
The spire by night
 
The suspension bridge over the River Aude
Aude The board
 
The Fair Pig
Major regional market for Fair Pig
 
Animation varied at the fair
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WEATHER
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 23°C
Friday 21 June
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Saturday 22 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Côté Jardin  
7.8
Conilhac-Corbières
In the shade of the terrace, the veranda or in the contemporary dining room, savor the cuisine of Chef David Prevel. L'Auberge offers a rich menu of local products, evolving with the...
Located 8.9 km from Puichéric53 € per person 
En Bonne Compagnie
Homps
CHARMING, CHARMING! - To be En Bonne Compagnie, visit Homps near olonzac. A beautifully restored village house invites you to the banks of the Canal du Midi. Amateurs shaded terraces,...
Located 9.8 km from Puichéric30 € per person 
La Guinguette d'Argens  
7.4
Argens-Minervois
On the banks of the Canal du Midi, at the foot of the castle d'Argens, discover La Guinguette d'Argens! The team this outdoor restaurant awaits you in a festive and friendly. In these...
Located 12.2 km from Puichéric41 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Secrets d'Aude    
9.3
Saint-Couat-d'Aude
Secrets of the Aude, Sylvie and Christophe welcome you in their large mansion of the 19th in a charming little village in the Minervois region, surrounded by vineyards, bordered by...
Located 2.3 km from Puichéric75 € the double room 
La marelle    
8.9
La Redorte
At the heart of Minervois, only twenty minutes from the city of carcassonne, the Cathar castles and surrounded by abbeys, Sarah and Jean-Michel welcome you to this mansion located In...
Located 4.4 km from Puichéric70 € the double room 
Le clos cavailles près de Carcassonne    
9.9
Castelnau-d'Aude
Maïté et Bernard warmly welcome you to Le Clos Cavaillès. This Maison de caractère is situated in a small village in Cathar country, 2 km away from the Canal du Midi and half way between...
Located 4.7 km from Puichéric70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison de village 5 mn du canal du midi  
9.2
La Redorte
House on 2 levels, comfortable furnished, 3 bedrooms 1 living independently. 8 beds. Possibility of 2 extra beds following conditions. Television in rooms and lounge, DVD player.
Located 4.4 km from Puichéric490 € per week 
Les Eolides
Azille
House for 8 ~ Apartment for 4 ~ Studio for 2 + baby. Prices shown for the House, see 'Tariffs and Availability' for Apartment and Studio tariffs. In the heart of friendly, sunny Azille,...
Located 7 km from PuichéricFrom 926 € to 1202 € per week 
Gîtes Eloi Merle  
9.2
Olonzac
In its park of 2500 m² you can spend quality time relaxing by the pool, relax in the Jacuzzi or cool in one of the trees! Facing the pool & jacuzzi, bed consist of a living room-kitchen...
Located 11.4 km from PuichéricFrom 350 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la pinede    
7.7
Lézignan-Corbières
This family campsite, three and a half hectares, welcomes you with sympathy, only 500 m from the center of Lézignan, on the edge of a fragrant pine forest, where you can enjoy a well...
Located 11 km from PuichéricFrom 14 € to 17.50 € per day 
Le Moulin de Sainte Anne    
8.8
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 15.6 km from PuichéricFrom 15 € to 27.50 € 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 21 km from PuichéricFrom 12.10 € to 14.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château de la Redorte 
La Redorte
Château de la Redorte features rooms and self-catering accommodation in a castle sitting in a park. It offers a wellness centre, a children’s playground, free Wi-Fi and free private...
Located 4.5 km from PuichéricRoom from 80 €
Logis Hotel Ô Fil De L'ô     
7.3
Marseillette
This Logis is located in the Aude village of Marseillette. Guest rooms have TV, a private bathroom with a shower and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The Hotel Ô Fil De L'ô...
Located 5.7 km from PuichéricRoom from 60 €
Chateau De Jouarres    
7.9
Azille
This 18th-century chateau is located between the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea and the Canal du Midi. Set on the wine route, it offers 2 swimming pools, a fitness room and...
Located 8.1 km from PuichéricRoom from 57 €

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