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Castles & Historic Sites
The Cathar castles of Aguilar, Arques, Lastours, Puilaurens and many many more, as well as ancient abbeys such as Saint Polycarpe, Alet-les-bains, Saint Hilaire and others lie within easy reach.
Towns
Explore the historic villages of Rennes-le-chateau, Alet-les-bains, Arques and many more.
Museums & Galleries
The region has many museums, covering art, history, industry and archaeology, including:
- Musée du Quercorb, Puivert: rural life around 1900 and in the Instrumentarium find out about 14th century music. Temporary exhibitions from May to November.
- Musée des Beaux Arts de Carcassonne - a collection ranging from the 16th century art to contemporary works.
- Musée de l'Ecole, Carcassonne - French primary education from 1880 to 1960.
- Le Musée de la Chapellerie 11260 Espéraza - the Hat-making Museum
- Le Musée des Dinosaures à Espéraza
- Le Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Lézignan-Corbières - 19th century wine making and associated trades.
- Le Musée des Potiers Gallo-Romains, Allée des Potiers 11590 Sallèles d'Aude
- The European Patchwork Centre, Sallèles d'Aude
Other places to visit
- Réserve africaine de Sigean, open daily all year from 9am, with more than 3,800 animals on a 300 hectare site.
- La Maison des Loups - come wolf-watching!
- Parc Animalier des Angles - see the wild animals of the Pyrenees in their natural mountain environment. Open daily.
- Maison Jean Babou - winery. Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 11300 Limoux
- Chateau la Boutignane - winery. 11200 Fabrezan
Eating out
- Hôtel Cartier - Restaurant les 3 Quilles, 31 bd Charles de Gaulle, 11500 Quillan
- Restaurant Pizzeria Le Capio, Place Raoul de Volontat, 11500 Quillan
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