he
circular village route
From the world
capital of the Cassoulet (Castelnaudary), this tour will take you
from village to village on a voyage of discovery, thanks to the architectural
beauty & originality of their ancient buildings.
The D33 will take you to Bram, then
take the D4 to the right towards ...
VILLESISCLE
The last wine
producing village of the western Aude.
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Château
de Robert
Tél. 00 33 (0)4 68 76 11 86 |
The
D4 takes you to Prouilhe. There, take the D623 which leads to ...
LASSERRE-DE-PROUILHE
Fortified in ancient times, this pretty circular village is endowed
with a gothic church & timbered houses. You enter by an original
entrance called " le Porche ". There is a superb view of the surrounding
hills.
Leave
the D623 & take the D211 until…..
CAILHAVEL
This picturesque circular village has a 14th century entrance.
Continue
on the D221, until the D18 on the left, which will bring you to ...
CAILHAU
It
is a captivating village, which has an unusual green church tower
that can be seen from far away, built on 11th century foundations.
There is a fortified entrance, la porte Aiguières, leading onto
a narrow path that climbs to an ancient mill. Panoramic view. The
watchtower is well placed ! Native town of the painter, Achille
Laugé.
Return
on the D18 for ...
BELVEZE-DU-RAZES
The restored château is from the 18th century. Painting of King
St. Louis at prayer in the church; the Prouilhe Virgin from the
14th century.
Follow the directions for Alaigne on the D514. Halfway between Belvèze
& Alaigne, on your left, you will find the ...
Domaine de Cazes. Experimental wine producing Domaine - technical
centre & head office of the Syndicat du Cru Malepère.
ALAIGNE
Alaigne is a circular village with many charming features & beautiful
fortified entrances - Portes de Pépy (listed) & d'Arres, at the
foot of the Pech (Peak) des Trois Seigneurs & the Col de Marmagès
(superb view point). 14th century presbytery. Square with fountain.
Community coat of arms.Ruins of a 16th century mill. View of the
Malepère.
The
D702 takes you to Routier, that you will pass through
ROUTIER
The
Saint Laurent church & its bell wall/tower dominates the hills of
the Razès. This 13th century fortified church is the largest in
the Razès (17th century Baroque altarpiece). Château Renaissance
built by Louis Madailhan. Vault.
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Château
de Routier
Tél. 00 33 (0)4 68 69 06 13 |
On
the D. 623...
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La
Cave du Razès
Tél. 00 33 (0)4 68 69 02 71 |
Continue
until you reach Lauraguel, then take theD902 in the direction of Pech
Salamou & you will arrive at ...
DONAZAC
Very large circular central village square ; ogival style church.
Retrace your
steps until you come to the D102 which will take you to Limoux.
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