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At Sougraigne on the Domaine de l'Eau Salée, the Sals gushes forth, a salt spring with up to 60g of salt per litre, and which historically has attracted many protagonists: glass makers, jet miners, charcoal burners, woodcutters, shepherds, pedlars and of course, salt smugglers and the customs officers on their heels.
La Source Salée
The salt water source At the heart of the Domaine, a source of salmon-pink salt water gives birth to the river Sals. The salinity varies with the seasons. In the time of the unpopular Gabelle (salt tax), this source was the origin of a vigorous salt smuggling activity.
In the time of the unpopular Gabelle (salt tax), this source was the origin of a vigorous salt smuggling activity. Customs officers were posted at the site to try to regulate the salt trade. The former guard house close to the source remains as a silent witness to this troubled period. |
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The site was formerly frequented
by many different characters:
Glass makers, jet miners, charcoal
burners, wood cutters, shepherds,
peasant farmers, peddlers, plus of
course the salt smugglers and the
tax officers of the
Ferme Générale
trying to catch them. You can reach the Domaine via
various footpaths from the surroun
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ding villages, set in beautiful sce-
nery full of surprises.
The Marche du Sel takes the history of the
Domaine as the theme for an original thea-
trical day out, with actors and storytellers
in period costume, mixing walking with
discovery of the local heritage and of
the Occitan language. The walk starts
each year from one of the surroun
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ding villages.
The Raid Salée is a trail race star
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ting from Rennes-les-Bains and
taking the runners round the small
footpaths formerly used by the salt
smugglers...
Annual events:
• The “Marche du Sel”, early July
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The “Raid Salée”, a trail race,
the first weekend in September
All year round:
• Visits to the Domaine
de l’Eau Salée, guided
or unaccompanied
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- Distance
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14,3 km
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- Mini Altitude
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400 meter
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- Departure
- Parking Grand Rue,
Sougraigne |
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- Type
- Loop
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- Max Altitude
- 810 meter
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- Vertical drop
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491 meter |
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- Duration
- 4
Hours
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- Markup
- Yes
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- IGN reference
- 2347OT
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- Difficulty
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Average
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- Coordinates
- 42.89894,
2.37616
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- Download GPS Track
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Opening
Les Sources de Salz - Sougraigne:
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01 january to 31
december
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Rennes-le-Château
Rennes les Bains
Maison Déodat Roché - Arques
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The Corbières is one of the wildest areas of France with one of the lowest population densities. It is picturesque with wine growing areas alternating with garigue and mountainous countryside. It is located mainly in the Aude département and partly in the Pyrénées-Orientales département. The River Aude borders the Corbières to the west and north. To the south is the River Agly and to the east the the Mediterranean Sea. The name Corbières comes from "cor" a pre-Celtic word meaning "rock" and "berre" from the River Berre which runs through Durban. The eastern part of the Corbières with its Etangs, borders the the Mediterranean Sea and is called the Corbières maritimes. It has its own distinctive climate and characteristic vegetation known as thermomediterranean vegetation...
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Randonnée
Le Pech de Bugarach |
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 Shrowded in mystery, myth and legend, the peak of Mount Bugarach majestically dominates the wider area around Rennes-le-Château. Calmly looking upwards to the sky, the face of this dormant volcano was once believed to have been given the facial features of Christ by God himself when his only son was taken to the area. That is not the only legend in local folklore that surrounds this mountain.
What is fact is that it’s not just an ordinary mountain. It’s a geo-il-logical mountain. Illogical in the sense that the top of the mountain is millions of years older than the bottom. It’s lying upside down as a result of the massive geological forces that created the Pyrenees mountains.
A circular walk to Pic Bugarach starting and finishing in the village and passing the Cascade de Mathieux and La Fenêtre...
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Les Sources de Salz |
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Leisure
- Sports - Mountain walks - Snow-shoe walks - Hiking - Walking |
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Departure:
Association Salicorne
Parking Grand Rue
11190 Sougraigne |
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Phone +33 4.68.69.82.94
Fax +33 4.68.69.82.94
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contact@salicorne-en-aude.fr
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www.salicorne-en-aude.fr |
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Atelier
Verrier Forestier |
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At Sougraigne on the Domaine de l'Eau Salée, the Sals gushes forth, a salt spring with up to 60g of salt per litre, and which historically has attracted many protagonists: glass makers, jet miners, charcoal burners, woodcutters, shepherds, pedlars and of course, salt smugglers and the customs officers on their heels.
The Salines forest glassworks is a remarkable archaeological site not far from this spring, with the remains of its two heating structures being particularly well preserved: a melting furnace more than 6 metres long, with a double hearth. These furnaces operated from the mid-seventeenth to the mid-eighteenth century.
The site was formerly frequented by many different characters: Glass makers, jet miners, charcoal burners, wood cutters, shepherds, peasant farmers, peddlers, plus of course the salt smugglers and the tax officers of the Ferme Générale trying to catch them. You can reach the Domaine via various footpaths from the surrounding villages, set in beautiful scenery full of surprises...
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The Ecluse au Soleil is a small hotel in a leafy green setting at the heart of the village of Sougraigne, in the upper Aude valley. Welcomed by your hosts, Nicole and François, you’ll enjoy a warm family atmosphere in this 15th century building set in a calm and peaceful valley. The hotel has a number of pleasant and comfortable rooms for 2 to 3 people, recently fully renovated, all with shower, toilet and hairdryer. Family suites are also available for 4 to 5 people, comprising 2 separate bedrooms with a shared toilet and shower. All are also fully equipped....
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In the heart of the village stands the birthplace of Déodat Roché (1877-1978), the historian of Catharism. To commemorate the village's illustrious son, the house today contains a permanent exhibition devoted to Catharism. It offers visitors 4 approaches to this religion that go beyond the purely religious: first, a historical approach; second, a spiritual approach; third a political approach; finally an approach devoted to everyday life among the Cathars. On the first floor a sound recording enables visitors to find out about Déodat Roché's life...
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Welcome to Au Vieux Moulin! At the heart of the Pyrenees, between sea and mountains restaurant "Au Vieux Moulin" invites you to discover its beautiful setting at the entrance of the gorge Galamus in a calm and green atmosphere, you can alternate relaxation and leisure. A special place where everyone finds the quality of life naturally. Located in a calm and wild on the banks of a river called the Agly. A shady site, 30 minutes from the beaches, a farm campsite very friendly.
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At the heart of the Corbières Bugarach Janou Farm welcomes you in an exceptional setting far from the bustling city in a protected nature. Our operation is focused on poultry meat, duck fat and a vegetable production heirloom. Our hostel is located at the place of our operating Bugarach, we welcome you in a warm around a fireplace or on our terrace you can enjoy our poultry as well as many local dishes Languedoc....
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Hostellerie de
Rennes les Bains |
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Hostellerie de Rennes les Bains situated in Cathar Country. Enjoy your stay at this welcoming, comfortable and very peaceful hotel. The hotel has 6 rooms and 1 suite available, all rooms have private WC, and bathrooms with shower/bath. Adapted for handicapped guests (lift available). The Restaurant provides excellent service and cooking. Rennes les Bains is a spa resort of Roman origins, made famous by Blanche de Castille. Visit the archaeology museum, with objects and remains from the Roman baths (2nd and 3rd centuries)....
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