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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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Specialties
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:
- 02 januari to 31 december -
from 7:30 to 00:00 7:30 to 00:00
- Closed day(s): 25 december and in low season: saturday - sunday
Capacity Restaurant:
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2 Restaurantrooms, 140 seats
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120 seats terrace
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* Restaurant
* Public Parking
* Airconditioning
* Terrace |
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Childfriendly
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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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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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There are thousands of grape varieties contributing to a vast array of different wine styles with each variety having its own distinct flavours and characteristics. Varieties can be made uniquely to make a wine, in whch case the wine is known as a varietal, or collectively with other varities, when the wine is known as a blend. The soils and ‘terroirs’ in the Aude area are very varied, from Schist, Sandstone, Marl, Gravel, Pebbles, Limestone, to Granit and Alluvial soil; thus making many marvelous and different styles of wine. Also in this massive area are many different grape varieties, the reds include Carignon, Cinsault, Granache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The whites, Chardonnay, Granache blanc, Picpoul, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermantino, Mauzac, Chenin and Clairette...
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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
Mobile +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 €
Wine menu: 13.00 € to 18.00 € |
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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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Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine |
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The unusually large range of crystals and rock formations of the Gouffre Geante de Cabrespine is carefully protected. Translated the name means giant Chasm of Cabrespine. It was first discovered in the 1970s and is one of the largest caves in the world that is open to the public. The cave is 150 meters long and almost 300 meters high. The cave has been open to the public since 1988 and a small fee will take you on a guided tour. The cave that tourists visit is as deep as the Eiffel tower is tall. The tourists enter the chamber near the top, to fully appreciate the depth and all the beautiful formations this chamber of the cave has to offer....
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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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Les Lamas de la Montagne Noire |
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Near Castans you find 'Les Lama's de la Montagne Noire', a lama farm where you can rent a lama to carry your luggage when you should decide to walk through the mountains on foot for a few days. The lama farm is usually open throughout the year. Discovering the lama, its gentle behaviour and adaptation to a medium altitude mountain habitat. Pre-booked guided visits available....
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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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