Go into the capital of the Corbières
One of the most beautiful villages in France and as such is far from being usurped. At 40 kilometers from the medieval city of Carcassonne, Lagrasse makes you enter the ground floor in the beautiful region known as the Corbières for its wine than for its scenery.
Arrived in Lagrasse, park at the visitor parking outside the boulevard. Return to the first bridge crossed before arriving from afar to enjoy the steeple of the abbey and the old stone bridge. Ideal for monitoring and ensuring a good shot.
As the access route forms a loop, you can either start with the abbey or the medieval village.
You may notice some remains of walls and fortified towers. Signs of explanation can learn more about this former economic powerhouse of the time of the Middle Ages. Indeed, the ninth-tenth century until the Hundred Years War (begun in the thirteenth century), it is considered the most important of all the Languedoc, part of his spiritual and temporal power. The abbey possessed territories Albi to Zaragoza.
The abbey can be visited for 4 euros for adults. This lets you enjoy the medieval parts of the building. This is the part east of the abbey as a community of canons is located to the west. In 1796 the abbey was sold in two lots. The General Council of the Aude is the current owner of the east and is currently making renovations.
The visit will take approximately 45 minutes in individual or 1:30 with a guide. This corresponds to a dozen pieces. You can for example assess the long cellar of over 300 m2. The wall thickness was calculated as the temperature is always between 12 to 14 degrees and kept food and wine.
Many craft shops await you at the village and explore the ramparts and towers.
Enjoy your visit! |
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Directions
Carcassonne, Narbonne direction taken by the National. At the entrance of Trèbes on the right, a sign indicates the direction of Lagrasse. The road is narrow but offers beautiful scenery: the landscape seems to change every kilometer. |
