Why go to Aude? The 10 good reasons to go Aude
THE GIANT CABRESPINE CHASM
Europe's largest engineered chasm, renowned for its mineralogical wealth.
FONTFROIDE ABBEY
Located near Narbonne, this Cistercian masterpiece is one of the biggest in France.
THE CLIMATE
With about 300 days of sunshine per year, the Aude departement is a great place to live.
THE WINE
Aude provides for numerous quality wines with a protected designation of origin.
THE BEACHES
A preserved, natural and wild coastline where white sand stretches as far as the eye can see.
THE MEDIEVAL CITY OF CARCASSONNE
It's an imposing place, with its 52 towers and its 3 km of ramparts!
GASTRONOMY
Occitan dishes, inherited from a long culinary tradition of using local products.
Gouffre de l'Oeil doux
Located in Saint Pierre La Mer, this impressive chasm offers a surprising spectacle.
ARCHBISHOP'S PALACE
Don't miss this impressive architectural estate in Narbonne!
CANAL DU MIDI
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this canal links Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea.