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La Curiosité de Lauriole is located near the small town of Lauriole, 6 km west of Minerve and 30 km north-east of Carcassonne.
The steep road is in fact considered by scientists as a curiosity, as of today, could not be explained.
Indeed, when one places a solid object or liquid said stock, it goes up instead of down.
Whether it's a car, a ball, a bottle, all tests were inexplicable ...
Several hypotheses have therefore made their appearances, and three more coherent are as follows:
- An optical illusion
- An unknown magnetic effect
- A gravitational anomaly
Also note that very few cases of people (really rare and therefore in total contradiction with other evidence) reported seeing a downward (not upward) upon arrival...
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To study this phenomenon in a professional manner, a group of people decided to go explore this dimension in order to find the origin of this curiosity.
To develop a method to measure scientifically coherent, we must imagine being immersed in an environment with a relatively high magnetic field.
Therefore, any measurement made from a simple compass is skewed, as various people have used a bubble level. Why? Simply because they were not manufactured to operate in such an environment.
According to the explanations of this group, it would appear that if a person wants to make a measurement that is consistent, it must be "Referenced an independent element to characterize the object."
To do this, they used a level BILD they (still theoretical) placed outside influence.
Once the results are in hand and studied, it turns out, and unambiguous as possible, that the slope is negative and not positive (So she comes down and does not rise).
To conclude, I would take the spa team Psiland site (this is the same team that went to perform these tests) "The site will retain its characteristic of" curiosity ", but not as a geographical anomaly, but as beautiful illusion optics...
- G.P.S. : 43° 20' 54" Nord - 2° 40' 16" Est
- A 6 km à l'ouest de Minerve
- A 30 km au nord-est de Carcassonne
- Carte I.G.N n° 72, (série verte, 1 : 100 000), secteur A2
- Carte I.G.N n° 114, (série rouge, 1 : 250 000), secteur B5
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Opening La Curiosité de L'Auriol (Lauriole):
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Minerve
Minerve has been selected as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
('The Most Beautiful Villages Of France').
The natural bridge of Minerve
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The Minervois is one of the most ancient vineyards of the Mediterranean region. Indeed, its land was chosen by the Romans as providing ideal conditions for the first vines they planted in Languedoc Roussillon. Its name comes from the ancient city of Minerve, a stronghold built by the Romans and dedicated to the goddess Minerva. Since that time, many amphora shards and vestiges of cellars have been discovered, testimony to the importance of this vineyard. The region, austere in winter and redolent with sunshine in summer, has survived over the centuries its invasions by barbarians, Arabs and Christians. The essence of Minervois la Livinière, as in so many Midi appellations, is the blend; a marriage of different grape varieties that adds subtle nuance of flavour to the whole. Natural alcohol level must reach a minimum of 12% without enrichment (so no chaptalisation) and maximum yield is a modest 45 hl/ha. Ageing may be in barrel or vat, and unlike basic Minervois, the wine must be bottled at source, so cannot be sent off to a négociant elsewhere in France...
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Domaine de Cantaussel |
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 For years, Claude and Jean-Luc Bohler dreamt of acquiring a small vineyard, where they could make an authentic wine, a “terroir” wine. When, in 1995, after two years of unsuccessful research, they travelled down from Minerve to the plain and discovered the “landscape” of the Domaine de Cantaussel; the calm, the beauty, the minerality and the harmony of the place seduced them immediately. The topography, the soil and the modest superficies of the vines (10 ha) also convinced them. The Domaine de Cantaussel is on sale, they are definitely going to settle down here! This ancient domaine is located on the « petit causse », at an average altitude (300 m), nestled in a scrubland area, a few kilometres north of Siran, towards the west side of the Hérault county. The soil is composed of calcareous sediments as a result of erosions which have accumulated in a narrow combe, north-south facing. The poor earth vein and the source rock are located on a steep slope. The permanent fight against erosion had lead the elders to build, wherever the slopes were too steep, some terraces, held by riprap and dry stone walls patiently assembled over the centuries. This is where three farmer families living from polyculture once established themselves. As a heritage, they have left behind, the farmhouse dating from the 1700, the sheep pen and the stables, a threshing area, a bread oven, and an old olive grove… But the history of the area goes much further, judging by the remains of the gallo-roman oppidum, located on the domaine, on the summit of the Pic St Martin, and a few dolmens on the limestone plateau nearby...
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La Curiosité
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Route de Lauriole
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34210 SIRAN |
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Château de Siran - Hotel de Charme |
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Chateau De Siran is set within the Minervois vineyards in
the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This 15th-century house offers a
counter-current swimming pool, a tennis court and rooms with Wi-Fi access. Each
of the unique guest rooms is furnished with antique-style furnishings and is
equipped with a private bathroom and minibar. Chateau De Siran has a large
shaded terrace when guests can enjoy breakfast or traditional meals from the
restaurant, Au Coeur des Vignes. Free private parking is available for guests
exploring the region’s chateaux and abbeys. The medieval city of Carcassonne is
35 km away...
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Campsite
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A naturist site hidden in the hills of the Minervois, only
3 km. from the medieval town of Minerve. There are marvellous views to the
Pyrénées, the Corbières and the coast at Narbonne. Jeanne continues to run the
site (following the sad death of Gilles) and offers a warm welcome, and
promoting an enjoyable family atmosphere...
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La Cave des Vignerons - Siran |
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La Cave des Vignerons in Siran has experienced a kind of renaissance with the installation of a wine bar in the property formerly dedicated to wine and winemaking. Long ago left to its fate, la Cave came back to life under the guidance of Sabine and Patrick, who wanted to turn it into a meeting place and a cozy place with wine and varied cuisine, inspired by the inspiration of the chef and the seasons...
Wine bar, restaurant and concert hall, this former cooperative winery takes in part of its soul while remaining in the spirit of wine and the vine. Unpretentious and very comfortable. Thoroughly recommend...
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Discover our restaurant, Aux 2 Rivières, located in our beautiful region of Languedoc, in the heart of the Minervois, halfway between Narbonne and Carcassonne with its famous Cité. Restaurant Aux 2 Rivières is situated in Minerve, Cathar city, and la Curiosité de Lauriole. La Aux 2 Rivières is located between garrigue, la causse and vineyards, between sea and mountains. You will find the restaurant, la Aux 2 Rivières, in the village of Cesseras (Hérault) where you go 4 km towards Fauzan. You arrive in the restaurant where the la Bastide team, Christophe in the kitchen, Audrey his wife and David his brother in the ministry, welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Christophe, with his 20 years of experience in a Minervois restaurant, offers you traditional dishes made from fresh products depending on the seasons...
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The Relais Chantovent will welcome you in the center of the pictoresque village of Minerve, situated on the outskirts of the Regional Nature Park of Haut Languedoc. This inn (family run) proposes regional cooking true to the traditions of the Minervois region, which our chef, Patrick Evenou, prepares in harmony with the seasons. We cater to the curious gourmet in quest of authentic cuisine and typical wines served in an original environment. We offer four fixed-price menus between 19 and 45 euros as well as a variety of dishes à la carte, accompanied by a selection of wines from the Minervois vineyards...
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In one of the most beautiful villages in France, at the heart of Minervois, La Table des Troubadours, is pleased to welcome you to his table to discover the cuisine and wines. In a pleasant and warm, a nice terrace on the throats of the stops, and a beautiful heated table; await you cards and menus for children and adults, offering a choice to fit your desires; season in July to August, noon and night, and we offer Brushettas Pizzas cooked in a wood, our daily specials cooked in a wood oven, as well as meat and fish grilled over vine. Outdoors on the patio while eating or drinking, you can admire the valley of the Cease, and the view of the natural bridge. Throughout the day, drinks, crepes, ice cream and pastries you can be served...
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Located at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in the little village of La Livinière, the restaurant, which seats 60, was established in 2009 by Jonathan Plieu.
The service is attentive and considerate and the cuisine is creative with expertly balanced flavours. The dishes are prepared using a variety of local produce, including some organic products. In the summer you can sample seasonal local specialities accompanied by the best Minervois wines under the shade of the mulberry trees on the terrace.
The restaurant also has two dining rooms for group bookings and can cater banquets for up to 200 people in the village’s community hall. From May to August, entertainment is provided in the square with music and a wine bar...
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