Vendanges dans les vignes, Aude ©Céline Deschamps-ADT de l'Aude

A land of wines and vines

The perfect land for tranquil wine tourism. Wander through the little villages of the Corbières and Minervois regions, where epicureans will enjoy tasting the wines and other local delights (honey, cheese, olives, etc.). Simple pleasures and authentic encounters with the local winegrowers and winemakers, in a region that takes its name from two great wines, Minervois and Corbières. To the south, Fitou nestles in the rich upper Corbières massif, where it has also made a name for itself.

A wealth of heritage

The wild beauty of Corbières has been the backdrop to a wealth of history. Lagrasse abbey and the medieval village, officially one of the Most beautiful villages in France“, the abbey of Fontfroide, and the “Vertiginous Citadels” of Peyrepertuse, Quéribus, Termes and Villerouge-Termènes, are not to be missed by visitors looking for new sensations.

Découvrir l'Abbaye de Lagrasse©Vincent Photographie

Unspoilt nature too

Lovers of sports enthusiasts will be more than satisfied with the nearly 600 km of waymarked paths for hikers, cyclists and mountain-bikers!

Narbonne, abbaye de fontfroide, vue panoramique, massif

Experience

Heritage, nature and serenity at Fontfroide Abbey

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A nature getaway in the Corbières

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Narbonne, canal de la robine, bateau le solal, famille

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The Robine Canal, from town to country

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Narbonne, palais des archevêques

Mediterranean Coast

Narbonne, the ancient capital of the Roman province is now the main city of the Côte du Midi. The city boasts an exceptional wealth of history and built heritage (Roman Horreum, Via Domitia, Archbishops’ Palace, Gothic St Just cathedral, the old town and the Canal de la Robine).

The Côte du Midi also features 50 km of sandy beaches and surprising scenery. The mountains of Corbières and La Clape are the backdrop to lakes where flamingos fly, and the seaside villages of Gruissan, Leucate, Port-La Nouvelle, Narbonne-Plage and Saint-Pierre-la-Mer bathe in a lively family atmosphere. When the wind drops and all is calm, why not spend the day swimming and sunbathing with the family in this amazing Mediterranean region?

Randonnée dans la Clape ©D. Cosperec-Villemarcheurs

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Leucate: a timeless oyster-farming village

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Leucate: a timeless oyster-farming village

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Key spots for watersports

Let’s not forget that the beaches of Aude are popular watersport spots that attract kitesurfers and windsurfers from across the world! Between the lagoons and the Mediterranean Sea, there’s something for every level, from novice to world champion! The resorts of Leucate and Gruissan are the ultimate destinations when it comes to riding the wind!

Kitesurfer à Leucate, la Franqui ©Office de Tourisme de Leucate