In spite of the Mediterranean climate, thedepartment is characterized above all by a greatdiversity of the landscapes of the Mediterranean inthe Pyrenees.
You will discover the medieval castles, these“Citadels of the giddiness”, testimonies of theCathar epopee, the abbeys but also the medievalCity of Carcassonne, the prehistoric caves.
You will be able also to stroll under the shadescentenaries of Canal du Midi, or to choose to practise all the activities of nature.
Local specialties
The greedy Aude of the Cathar Country enjoys herself directly in the producers of the Catharcountry, is spread out over the markets, with themarkets and expresses perfumes and colors inyour plate! Goat's cheese, sausage of dried liver,poultries, roasted lamb, apples, asparaguses,cherries, melon, honey of scrubland, olive oil,garriguet to the perfumes of honey and almonds,juice and nestars with the fruits of the Aude…Accompanied by wines of the stages soils of theCathar country where you will taste the raw ones ofthe Aude: Corbières, Cabardès, Minervois, Clape,Fitou, Malepère, blanquette of Limoux…
Major events and venues
The City of Carcassonne: strengthened medievalcity, registered by UNESCO on the list of theHeritage of Humanity, 3 km of ramparts, 52 turns…
Canal du Midi and Canal of the Caster hammer: 240 km length work, supplied with a verysophisticated system, Canal du Midi presents theoldest inventions in terms of hydraulic control andstructures.
Castles of the Cathar Country.
