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Near the village of Duilhac-by-Corbieres, after a short break on a road
bordered by vineyards, gorges Verdouble called "The Cascades" offer a
dazzling show in a picturesque setting.
The river has carved Verdouble way into Cretaceous limestone massif of
Anayrac in an impressive gorge lined with rosemary.
Clear water flowing therein by a succession of waterfalls, potholes and
small natural lakes dug into the rock.
This bucolic site is ideal for a pleasant walk where only the sound of
nature will delight you.
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The Verdouble, from Rouffiac, has carved in Cretaceous limestone massif of Anayrac an impressive gorge lined with rosemary. The water flows through a succession of waterfalls, potholes and small natural lakes dug into the rock. A dam, which remain the anchors in the rock, once fed the old grist mill that belonged Ribaute under the old regime to the municipality. This bucolic site is a pleasant place for walking (no swimming).
Maybe did you find waterfalls of Verdouble on television as a report was filmed by France 2 in 2004. It was broadcast on 1 August 2004 on the same line ...
(To get to the waterfalls, take the path behind the ruins of the mill).
Aude - D 14
Impressive rosemary lined Aude gorge with waterfalls, pools and small lake. The water used to feed the old wheat mill at Duilhac near Peyreperteuse.
3,2km from Cucugnan a perfect place for a picnic...
Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse
2,2 km from Rouffiac-des-Corbières
3,2 km from Cucugnan
5,3 km from Soulatgé
7,4 km au Padern
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Opening Gorges du Verdouble et le Moulin de Ribaute - Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse:
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Château de Peyrepertuse
Château de Quéribus
Cucugnan village, one of the most picturesque
villages in all of France...
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Domaine du Verdouble |
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 I created "Domaine du Verdouble - Cucugnan" and settled in a private cellar in the city of Cucugnan, aware that I am the keeper of a rare and precious heritage: Terroir with exceptional wine qualities, unique historical environment, cultural environment actively supported by private actors and dynamic institutions. Although 80% of my vines are in A.O.P. Corbières, I have chosen the appellation Vin de Pays de Cucugnan for all my wines (including Corbières). Long used as a "subclass" of the AOP, the name "Vin de Pays" now once again witnesses the peculiarities of a terroir. Making a new wine means wanting to tell a new story. Cucugnan is the village of the story. From the top of the promontory, it watches over an exceptional site located in the heart of the wild Corbières, in the shadow of the Cathar castles of Quéribus and Peyrepertuse. Here it is nature that sets the pace and I, the winegrower, from pruning to harvesting, manage my vines while maturing my wines, carefully and without tricks. In this land of sun and wind, the grapes are harvested by hand, ripe and healthy. This is how natural wines are created, rich in the land and in the memory of mankind...
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Domaine du Grand Arc |
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The domaine is situated to the south of the Corbières appellation, at Cucugnan, surrounded by the very impressive Cathares castles. The domaine was founded in 1995 by Fabienne and Bruno Shenck and today they own 25 hectares of vineyards, several of wich are very old, the Carignan for example are over a hundred years old. This particular erea in the mountains offers the best conditions for making flavoursome and well balanced wines: the sun, cool evenings, and the Cers ( northen wind) forming perfect conditions for the wine grapes to mature. The red wines reflect their land, complex, rich and generous.
The vineyardsare cultivated without fertilizer or pesticides, thanks to an observation of the bio-indicators, the flora end fona, and a respect for the yield of each plant. We pay great attention to the maturity of the grapes, and a vigourous selection takes place during the harvest, wich is always done by hand. We procede to a vinification process entirely free of sulfur ans yeast, with nothing else added.These areour requirements in order to produce top quality wines. We are very attentive to the grape maturation and the grape selection during the hand made picking, wich avoids using chemical products or adding yeasts, without giving up our requirements to produce quality wines. In 2013, we decided to intergate the methods of organic farming, and since 2016 the wines are certified organic...
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Gorges du Verdouble et le Moulin de Ribaute |
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Leisure - Caves, Gorges and Waterfalls |
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Gorges du Verdouble et le Moulin de Ribaute
Route D 14
11350 Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse |
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Phone +33 4.30.37.00.77
Mobile +33 6.71.58.63.36
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Hostellerie
du Vieux Moulin |
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In a friendly and warm atmosphere, come and discover the charm of our hotel situated at the foothills of the pyrénées. The Hôstellerie du Vieux Moulin is situated in Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, a village overhung by the castle of Peyrepertuse, one of the most beautiful examples of Cathar fortresses. A magnificent view is possible from certain rooms. These rooms have kept the spirit of authenticity: stones and exposed beams, wooden furniture and warm luminosity. A real warm welcomes you...
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 Through the department of Aude and through, enables the Cathar Trail hike (or bike) combining the beauty of the landscape, visiting several Cathar castles and athletic relaxation. History and Geography are two inseparable matters when it comes to the Cathar Trail.
Put your foot on the Cathar Trail, and you'll be transported 8 centuries ago, in a rich History environment, without the use of a time machine, just by using your feet!
The success of the book and movie of the Da Vinci Code has fed a new awakening of interest in the Languedoc and its fabulous Cathar castles. These 'Castles in the Sky', perched on their vertiginous rock pinnacles, are some of the last remnants of the ill-fated Cathar 'heretics' and the legends that linked them to the Holy Grail...
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Restaurant
Auberge du Moulin |
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The restaurant Auberge du Moulin invites you to discover or rediscover regional dishes with a fantasy touch.
All dishes are revisited with a beautiful originality to combine pleasure of taste and sight.
Find authentic smells and tastes of the cassoulet with duck confit and melting ingots oven baked or dare to try the strainer Pork foot with old Maury.
Colorful notes of creativity and modernity that might surprise you. For your enjoyment, our dishes are composed primarily of products both fresh and passion from women and men of our land. The Auberge du Moulin, the pleasure of sharing the table with ease...
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Osez Voler en parapente -
Didier Trocquemé |
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Didier Trocquemé: certified instructor (BEES) 15 years of experience and practice of tandem paragliding welcomes you in the world of paragliding. Enjoy the Languedoc Roussillon as you've never seen! Tuchan, Ceret, Leucate, the Corbieres Castles, paragliding on the departments of Aude, the Pyrenees Oriental and the Corbieres, etc... Site selection can be based on the weather. A paraglider is small enough to be stowed in an oversized backpack and light enough to carry on your shoulders. It's so portable you can take it almost anywhere...
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Le Donjon de Peyrepertuse |
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Le Donjon is a snack-bar/ice cream parlour, proud of to be part of the stunning local landscape of the Corbières. Conveniently located just below the castle of Peyrepertuse in Duilhac, we warmly welcome you to a magical universe at Le Donjon – translation: “The Dungeon”, a nod to the castle up top. Come quench your thirst after exploring Peyrepertuse, or satisfy your hunger for lunch or dinner on our landscaped terrace, kept cool by the shady oak trees, (you might even spot an elf or two), or take refuge in our air-conditioned sun-room. Using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, we serve up simple cooking with an Occitan influence. Also, there is always a daily prix-fixe lunch where you can have a full meal and a glass of wine or sirop for 10€. For those with a sweet tooth, try a local desert such as goat cheese and honey (all made within 5km of Le Donjon!), a sweet crepe, or a refreshing ice cream...
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We offer a fun outdoor activity accessible to all.
A pleasure to share with family or friends for a half day, a day or a roaming weekend to discover the Cathar trail with marked trails or choose a guided tour by GPS.
Visit the Cathar castles: Aguilar, Queribus, Peyrepertuse through the vineyards of High Corbières with panoramic views in the heart of wild Corbières.
Meet our winemakers, enjoy a picnic feet in the water at the edges of Verdouble or visit our local restaurants or our accommodations...
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