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Limoux
Limoux is on the Aude River to the south of Carcassonne.
It is a pleasant, unassuming French town, with little in the way of 'highlights' but worth an excursion if you are in the region.
The town has a small attractive 'old centre' which is based around the Place de la Republique and has some attractive 15th-16th century houses and other monuments.
The old bridge with its passing places dates from the 14th century and was originally fortified. You can also see traces of the original fortified gateways into the town.
Limoux is now best known for its sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux, a very high quality champagne substitute. You can (and should) buy a bottle in the town to try, it's good!
There is also a small museum in the town celebrating local painters, and a museum commemorating the role of the cathars in the region.
Market day in Limoux is Friday, and is the best day to visit. Alternatively come between January and March for the Carnival of Limoux, an ancient traditional carnival still pursued each weekend during those months with music and costumes.
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Places to visit - Limoux
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map: Limoux.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Limoux are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Carcassonne World Heritage Site at 23 km
- Gorges de l'Aude Dramatic gorges, Languedoc at 20 km
- Rennes-le-Chateau Pyreneean village at 15 km
- See also Limoux (version Francais)
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