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Between the La Buade mill
and Termes, the road, constructed in 1903, passes through two tunnels in the
Gorges du Termenet cut by the Sou.
The steep walls of the Gorges consist of rocks of the middle and lower Devonian periods. In the centre a beautiful vein of red marble runs the height of the cliffs. The
Gorges is in a protected area.
South of Termes, upstream of the Saint Andrew chapel and still on the Sou, there is another protected natural site -the gorge of Coyne
Pont. This also cuts through rock of the lower Devonian period.
The middle section forms a bowl and in part of the river bed a jumble of travertine rocks indicates a collapsed natural bridge. (Coyne
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Specialities
Termes, at the foot of the castle hill, on a south facing slope, is in a bend of the river Sou. There are about 50 inhabitants living here and in the farms around.
The t's small streets, where you will find the Church of the Nativity. The overfloow of the watertank above the village flows down the streets, giving a refresched ambiance in this dry Corbières-countryside.
2006 was the year of great workings onto the streets, and the year of a special urbanistic price, because of the quality and originality of it's plan.
The flowering-efforts of the people and the municipality where also recognized in 2009 : Termes now has the "Flowered-village"-label, given by the "Comité national des villes et villages fleuries"...
Aude
- D 40
Château de Termes
3,2 km de Vignevieile
7,6 km de Félines-Termenès
6,3 Laroque-de-Fa
5,3 km de Saint-Martin-des-Puits
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Opening Gorges du Termenet - Château de Termes:
- 01 January to 31 December
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* Public Parking
* Swimming
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* Individual
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* Groups accepted
* Group
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Château de Termes
Lagrasse
Château de Villerouge-Termenès
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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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Vin de Pays d’Oc,
Vin de Pays de l’Aude |
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Vin de Pays means 'country wine' to the French, but to outsiders it can mean New World with a French accent. These are the wines which the French authorities unreservedly allow to be labelled with the grape variety from which they were made. It is difficult to over-estimate the importance of this large and growing category of wines for the future of the French wine trade. The French themselves may have tended to see any Vin de Pays as distinctly inferior to any appellation contrôlée wine, whereas many of their customers abroad see the better Vins de Pays as good-value, user-friendly, sometimes high-quality non-conformist emissaries from the world's most revered wine producer....
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Gorges du Termenet |
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Leisure - Caves, Gorges and Waterfalls |
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Gorges du Termenet
D 40 - 2 Camin dal Castel
11330 TERMES |
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Phone +33 4.68.70.09.20
Fax +33 4.68.70.09.20
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chateau.
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Child rate:
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Adult rate:
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A new museum opened in the village in 2009: The Museum "1900 AD" (at the bottom of the main street) 300 square metre exhibition showing dolls, trades of yesteryear, toys from the family collection, miniature son et lumière show on the stonework of the buildings of the Lagrasse valley. Wine-cellar with tastings and shop selling local produce....
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Le Sentier Sculpturel de Mayronnes |
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Mayronne(s) is a hamlet in the Corbieres hills, near Lagrasse. It hosts a stunning free sculpture trail 5km (two hours 30 minutes) long. There are permanent sculptures and an annual exhibition April – September. Sculptures are amusing, puzzling and breathtaking. The walk would be stunning even without the sculptures and it is a magical experience. Very few people know it’s there....
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L'Auberge du Terroir "Chez Divine" |
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Auberge dining is what we search for in Rural France: discover Chez Divine, Auberge du Terroir which epitomises this quest. Situated in the tiny square of Mouthoumet, you could be excused for passing by assuming the blue shuttered building to be someone’s home. With a side entrance, the menu board is flanked by two beautifully manicured box shrubs – the only contemporary styling to be found here. Chez Divine’s interior evokes the same cosy ambiance - a waitress will soon direct you to a waiting table laid with a huge, brightly coloured ceramic jug full of icy water next to a basket of fresh bread. Relax and pass leisurely moments studying the surprisingly extensive menu: an á la carte section listing salads and grills followed by expansive complete menu options of regional dishes, cheese and homemade desserts....
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Welcome to the restaurant La Talariane located in Talairan. We are welcome you in the green heart of the Corbières and the entrance of the Cathar country. We invite you to have a good time while enjoying our specialties and regional dishes: scrambled eggs with truffle essence and parmesan, crisps ham, cream of vegetables in season with his ice cream with olive oil , cassoulet terrine, gardianne bull, paella royale, specialties around the beef (rib bone and rib)... Discover a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a beautiful setting and a shaded terrace....
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Hôtel Restaurant
La Fargo |
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Halfway between Narbonne and Carcassonne near the village of St-Pierre-des-Champs and its château stands a beautiful, distinctive building nestled against the garrigue, surrounded by hills, gardens and orchards cradled by the Orbieu River and swaying to the pace of birdsong. In this haven of peace and greenery, the bright, personalised, spacious rooms with a contemporary South-East Asian-style décor, are an open invitation to a world of serenity. Indoors, in a décor of light stone walls, La Fargo features an extensive dining room with lounge, bar, fireplace and piano. The conformably-spaced round tables create a warm, relaxed atmosphere....
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Abbaye
Sainte-Marie
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Lagrasse is known for its important Abbey, the Abbaye Sainte Marie de Lagrasse, which is accessed by an ancient and very attractive bridge. The keep or “donjon” is still in good condition, giving an interesting idea of the history of the place. The Church of St Michel is a good example of Gothic architecture in the region, and is worth a visit. Lagrasse also retains the ramparts from the old fortifications, all of which helps to preserve a sense of the original village...
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Hostellerie des Corbières |
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Stop yourself in Lagrasse, ranked one of France’s most beautiful villages, in the heart of the Corbières mountain, and discover this old Master House that is Hostellerie des Corbières. Alexandra et Julien ORACZ will welcome you with good temper and generosity. Our 6 rooms, decorated in a comfortable Louis Philippe style, are all equiped with shower room and toilet, ceiling ventilation, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and WIFI free access. Lagrasse is a village rich in history and culture where the tripper seek calm and relaxation; so, there is no TV in each room...
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