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Welcome to the paradise of flavors, La Fontaine opens the doors of its refined gastronomic universe, in the center of Caunes-Minervois.
Our kitchen results in a feast of tastes and aromas, dishes that will surprise you, this is the first pleasure, then the taste buds. A combination of flavors that blend to enchant you "Gourmands Refrain"...
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you can enjoy exceptional moments or a get-together with friends.
A personal welcome awaits you, you have only one wish ... to come back... |
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La Grande Fontaine is located just below the hill on the main street, inside this is the local bar, while outside it is a meeting place for tourists.
Drinking a cup of coffee can be fun here. Buy the pastries across the street from the bakery, and then order the coffee on the terrace.
It is also no problem with eating breakfast that you have purchased elsewhere, because the Grande Fontaine does not sell pasteries.
An omelet and salad in the afternoon can be very enjoyable and cheap here, and there are also full meals available for both afternoon and evening...
Come to the beautiful medieval village of Caunes-Minervois and enjoy the warmth and atmosphere of the South of France without the crowding and costs of Provence or the Riviera.
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Opening Restaurant:
- 01 januari to 31 december
- Monday to Thursday -
from 7:30 to 00:00
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Friday - Saturday - from
8:00 to 14:00
- Sunday -
from 9:00 to 14:00
- Closed day(s): 25 december
Capacity Restaurant:
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2 Restaurantrooms, 140 seats
indoor,
120 seats terrace
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* Restaurant
* Public Parking
* Airconditioning
* Terrace |
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Childfriendly
* Pets
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* Groups accepted |
L'abbaye de Caunes Minervois
Les Carrières et le Marbre - Caunes-Minervois
Notre Dame du Cros
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Itinerary around Caunes Minervois |
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From the foothills to the Montagne Noire, the Clamoux Gorges offer an exceptional panorama. Entering the Minervois means also entering History. There are exceptional sites such a s the abbey at Caunes-Minervois, the giant chasm of Cabrespine and marble quarries. On the way to the mountains you will see dolmens, taste local produce, and even go for a walk with lamas! As soon as you enter the town, an 8-metre high marble sculpture reminds you that you are in the area of the famous red marble used in the construction of many monuments including the «Trianon» at Versailles, the Paris Opera House, the Great Mosque in Cordoba, and Saint Peter’s in Rome… Leave your car at the Europe car park and go towards the Abbey and its two-level cloister, located in the medieval village. The Tourism Office proposes a guided visit of the site. The Abbey was on a pilgrimage route. You can also visit the many artists’ studios in Caunes Minervois : Pottery studio, Imagination workshop, Painters’ dens, or other Artists’ houses and their fashion creations and artistic jewellery...
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Le Clos du Marbrier |
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 An old workshop for marble builtup against the medieval ramparts of the village, a garden at the end of a narrow street nestled in the heart of Caunes Minervois, a beautiful bergerie overlooking the Argent Double river and the Pyrenees off in the distance, made me dream. Here there is not a long family tradition: every thing is to be invented.
A winery on two levels, a small, shady tasting area, a naturally cool cellar with oak barrels for aging the wines, taking form little by little in what become at the same time aplace of work and a place for living. The vines of Clos du Marbrier are situated in the magnificient "terroirs" of Félines Minervois and La Livinière in the foothills of the Montagne Noire at 400 meters altitude.
While stroling the lanes of the village on the path marked by the ceramic lizard, you will not miss passing the Clos du Marbrier. Tasting the wines and visit the winery rather by a appointment.
Le Clos du Marbrier is situated in the village of Caunes Minervois...
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La Grande Fontaine * |
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Restaurant Traditional - Bar |
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1 Rue d’Aiguebelle
11160 Caunes-Minervois |
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Phone +33 4.68.78.00.63
Phone +33 6.82.17.89.47
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danielrigon@orange.fr
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www.restaurant-bar-caunes-minervois.fr |
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Menus: 18.90 € to 24.00 €
A la Carte: 9.00 € to 18.00 €
Child menu: 8.50 €
Daily menu: 13.90 € |
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Moulin Bénazeth - Moulin à Vent |
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Just 15 minutes from Carcassonne, in the midst of the Minervois vineyards, come and explore the Villeneuve windmill, the only working windmill in the Department. A guided tour will let you see the windmill at work. You will see this huge wooden structure shaking with the force of the wind and you can follow the processing of the wheat into flour, through all its stages until it is bagged. A 20-minute DVD presentation will tell you the story of how the mill was rebuilt...
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Acquatic Centre
Les Bains de Minerve |
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This place is for all generations and permits the learning and practising of swimming learning.
It offers an alternative for the tourists in the region.
An ideal space for aquatic recreation and social moments.
You will appreciate its modern facilities which are very respectful of the implantation place, exceptional with an ecological approach.
A professional team is at your disposal to welcome and advise you all year long in a friendly atmosphere.
Come to discover and enjoy our water activities;
Aquadouche, Aquatonic, Aquabike, Swimming lessons, Gym, Aquatraining, Aquaphobie, Aquatic Osteopathie, Baby swimming, School swimming, Aquamaternite, Relaxation area, Sauna - Hamman - Massages - Shiatsu - Flower Therapy
Swimming shorts are forbidden!!
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Maison de la Truffe Villeneuve-Minervois |
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In Villeneuve Minervois is born the first and only fraternity Languedoc, dedicated to the truffle, the fungus also known by gourmets "Black Gold". Thus, the Maison de la Truffe was born in this village in the Minervois. Installed on 300 square meters, it has 4 themed rooms that lead the public to the discovery of the truffle.... The truffle markets of Villeneuve Minervois: In December, January and February as markets are held, full harvest period of the nose. It is then that its flavors are more intense and the most delicious truffles...
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Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours |
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Built on the top of bedrock at 300m above sea level, the four towers of the site of Lastours (Cabaret, Tour Régine, and Surdespine Quertinheux) proudly dominate the course of Orbiel (the river of olive trees) and the torrent Grésilhou in a wild landscape bristling with cypress. Lock Cabardès since the early Middle Ages, they controlled one of the main pathways in the Cabardès and the Black Mountain and took all their importance at the time of the crusade against the Albigensians. Archaeological excavations carried out since 1980 under the direction of Marie-Elise Gardel, have helped to uncover the medieval village of Cabaret, the Mecca of Catharism and the resistance against the Crusader armies. This ancient fortified settlement called " Castrum ", consisted of a hundred houses and many forges. These places were abandoned abruptly without the inhabitants were able to take any object...
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Randonnée
La Draille -
Caunes Minervois |
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 At the foot of the Montagne Noire, between vines and shrubs, Caunes-Minervois, a beautiful medieval village, famous for the quality of its red marble that was used to famous monuments such as the Grand Trianon at Versailles, Opera Garnier and the capitole of Toulouse, to name a few. But Caunes-Minervois is also known for its former Benedictine Abbey, founded in 780. The abbey church with two bell towers, richly decorated with red marble from Caunes, has a wonderful romance apse from the 11th century, and a nice working portal from the 13th century. Apart from this architectural gem is also a cloister from the 18th century, a tomb with the remains of the first Carolingian church and monastic buildings from the 17th century. After the visit of the abbey the time to stroll through the streets of Caunes-Minervois, surrounded by medieval and Renaissance houses. This is also the opportunity to admire the facades of the gorgeous old buildings, such as hotel Sicard from the 14th century, and hotel Alibert in the 15th and 16th centuries...
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Campsite Municipal les Courtals |
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This municipal campsite features 32 shaded pitches with electricity, WC, showers, washing up area, children's play area, camper-van waste disposal facilities and football and tennis facilities nearby. Daily bread delivery. Fridge and freezer available at reception during opening hours from 7am to 10am and 5pm to 7pm. The village features a Romanesque abbey...
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Musée
de Paléontologie
de Villeneuve-Minervois |
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The Museum of Palaeontology and Prehistory is a private
collection. This is the result of the passion of an amateur who has been
fortunate to benefit from the complicity of his wife and towards the end of his
professional life, could expose a part of his collection. You are new or school:
you will discover the world of fossils and of prehistory. You are a collector:
Ability to identify your fossils using samples of the various collections
representing almost all the stages and groups. Are you a teacher, head of a
cultural, elected: Possibility to organize school activities on various topics,
conferences...
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