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Saint Polycarp
(Saint Policarpi
in Occitan), has
165 inhabitants
(census 2009),
which are called
Saint-Polycarpiens.
The village of
Saint-Polycarpe
is located on
the Meridian
Green, the Paris
Meridian. The
Saint-Polycarpe
brook crosses
the tributary of
the Aude 7 km
from Limoux, 8
km from
Saint-Hilaire,
24 km from
Carcassonne, 31
km from
Mouthoumet and
42 km from
Lagrasse.
The name of Saint Polycarp given to the abbey will also become the name of the village, the name of the primitive village being Rivograndi: Rieugrand. This patronage of Saint Polycarp suggests that the abbey held relics of the saint of Asia Minor, where he was born in the late 1st century AD. Bishop of Smyrna, today Izmir in Turkey, this church father was martyred in 155 under Marcus Aurelius, accused of atheism because he refuses to sacrifice to the gods officials, among which is the emperor. Condemned to the stake but miraculously spared by the flames, he then stabbed. |
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The Abbey of Saint-Polycarpe is one of the oldest monastery's in the country and region of Rhedez. Its creation is nevertheless after that of the the founding of the famous Abbey of Alet, which is nearby. A Spanish nobleman named Attala left his homeland - which had been invaded by the Saracens (*), and then settled in the region called Rhedesium and retired to a small monastery, almost a simple hermitage, situated on the banks of the stream called Rieugrand and which bore the name of the monastery of St. Polycarp. Attala became prior of the convent and the place, and thanks to its wealth, became largely endowed. Charlemagne granted the abbot Attala certain privileges which were confirmed and expanded by his successors, Charles the Bald and Louis the Debonair. Nevertheless it is, if we can say so, a courtesy we give the convent of Saint-Polycarpe the name of an abbey. It was originally a simple priory and despite repeated competitions from the abbots of Lagrasse, St Polycarpe always remained under the control of the Abbey of Alet. Indeed, in a council held at Toulouse, in 1119, under the presidency of Pope Calixtus II, the only priests who had the right to attend the meeting, in conjunction with the bishops of the region, were those of Lagrasse, Aniane and Alet. Therefore, the Sueperiors of the other monasteries of the region were merely only trustees or priors. It was precisely during this council that it was confirmed in favour of the Abbey of Alet, possession of the monasteries of St. Polycarp and Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet.
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Opening L'Abbaye de Saint-Polycarpe - Saint-Polycarpe:
- 01 january to 31 march - From 10:00 to 17:00
- 01 april to 30 september - From
09:00 to 19:00
- 01 october to 31 december - From 10:00 to 17:00
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* Unguided group visits
* Group guided tours
* Unguided individual visits |
* Pets allowed
* Public Parking
* Groups Accepted |
Limoux
Alet Les Bains
Abbaye de Saint Hilaire
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L'Abbatiale
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 Saint Polycarpe is situated near the town of Limoux on a stream which is a tributary of the Aude. The town is 7 km from Limoux, 8 km from Saint-Hilaire, 24 km from Carcassonne, 31 km from Mouthoumet and 42 km from Lagrasse. Saint-Polycarpe is located on the Green Meridian, the Paris Meridian.
Founded in 783 by Athala, a Spanish nobleman who fled his own country when it was invaded by Muslims, St. Polycarp was in its beginnings, a Benedictine monastery with a few houses attached to it and surrounded by vineyards. Polycarp was a Bishop of Izmir in Turkey and a very important Saint in early church history. The church of Polycarpe in the Aude is named in honour of this Saint...
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Domaine
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Acquired by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and her two sons, Domaine de Baron'arques is located in Saint-Polycarpe, close to Limoux.
Acquired in December 1998 by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and her two sons, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, this old estate, that already existed in the 17th century, has been subject to a major renovation of its vineyards and winemaking facilities. The 2003 vintage, Year 1 of Domaine de Baron'arques, is one of the first to be awarded AOP Limoux rouge appellation. Due to the quality of its soil and its wines, Domaine de Baron'arques takes it rightful place alongside the famous Rothschild family’s other estate, including the illustrious Château Mouton Rothschild.
Domaine de Baron'arques is located in Languedoc, close to Limoux, in Saint-Polycarpe. The Domaine is a single 110 hectares (272 acres) estate, 43 hectares (272 acres) of which are planted with vines. Located 400 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 100 km from the Mediterranean, the vineyard is subject to the climatic influence of both water masses, ensuring optimum sunshine and balances rainfall. Also close to the Pyrenees, the parcels are at an altitude of 250 to 350 meters, tempering the summer heat. The vineyard is planted with 70% Bordeaux varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) and 30% Mediterranean varieties (Syrah, Malbec) for the red wines and 100% Chardonnay for the white wine...
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Abbaye de Saint-Polycarpe |
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Leisure - Museum - Castle - Abbey |
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Abbaye de Saint-Polycarpe
Avenue de Mauzac
11300 Saint-Polycarpee |
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Phone +33 4.68.31.14.31
Phone +33 6.71.67.11.90
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a-ibal@orange.fr
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Adults: Free
Children: Free |
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