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This is the house where the poet Joë Bousquet lived as an invalid and invited all the major creators of the first half of the 20th century. A succession of painters, poets and scholars visited him in his room that still looks today as it did in his time.
Permanent exhibition of the works of Joë Bousquet.
Temporary exhibition relating to the cultural heritage of the département or the works of various audois artists.
Note : this building houses the offices of the René Nelli Centre for Cathar Studies and the Groupe Audois de Recherche et d'Animations Ethnographiques.
A permanent work of the Surrealist poet, Joë Bousquet (1897-1950). The Joë Bousquet and his World Centre runs events and guided tours of the Centre and the permanent exhibition as well as the two annual temporary exhibitions (spring and autumn). |
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The name "Memorial House" (maison des mémoires) given recently to no. 53 Rue de Verdun is fully justified by memories of Joë Bousquet who was seriously wounded in 1918 and remained a paraplegic until his death in 1950.
In 1925, the wounded poet moved into the central part of this building where, in the bedroom with its constantly closed shutters still kept as it was in his lifetime, he devoted himself to the "life of the spirit", receiving visits from talented writers such as René Nelli, André Gide, Louis Aragon, Jean Paulhan and others. The recently restored building is much older.
The buildings furthest away in Rue de Verdun date from the 17th or even 16th centuries while the most recent section along the street can be dated, at least in part, from the 18th century...
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Opening Maison des Mémoires - Maison Joë Bousquet: 
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02 january to 31 december - From 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
- Closed day(s): Monday
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* Groepen
zonder gids
* Groepen met gids
* Publieke Parking
* Individuele rondleiding zonder gids |
* Unguided group visits
* Unguided individual visits
* Individual guided tours
* Disabled reception |
The Medieval city of Carcassonne, 'La Cité'...
Canal du Midi - Carcassonne
Carcassonne, Le Pont Vieux
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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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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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At the feet of the legendary old city of Carcassonne you will find our Hotel 111. An ultra modern and sophisticated but most of all an unexpected hotel in its sort. Build under architecture on the remains of an old hotel which lost its glory a long time ago. With the improving talent of our architect today we can proudly present a magnificent place to be that goes beyond your wildest dreams with 10 rooms and suits. Each one with its own character in style designed with eye for detail and a big sense of what clients want on holiday today. Completed with our restaurant and bar, a fitness center and spa, private area and a terrace with the amazing swimming pool called Aquarium which speaks for itself. Behind these walls of glass your expectations of a supreme holiday will be lifted and answered by our services in a familial way...
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L'Abreuvoir
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Charming Villa, Sleeps 6, located in Bouilhonnac (Aude), private swimming pool!
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The Hôtel Château de Palaja is located 5 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, the village center of Palaja. Its location is ideal for exploring the treasures of the region such as the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi and its locks, the Cathar castles, abbeys exceptional (Fontfroide lagrasse, Saint-Hilaire ...). For most athletes, the region is also good for white-water activities or playing golf for example (18-hole course located 3 miles from the castle). For lovers of fine wine and gastronomy, the region's reputation is more to do with his Minervois, Corbieres, cabardes, malepères, Blanquette Limoux, or its regional cassoulet and cheese from the mountains surrounding...
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Tucked away in a leafy corner, the Mercure Carcassonne is just 5 minutes walking distance from the medieval quarter as well as 10 minutes walking distance from the Canal du Midi and the lower city. The La Vicomte Restaurant at Mercure Carcassonne serves delicious regional food in a cosy ambience for you to feast on. After a tiring day, you can unwind at the cosy bar with a fine drink. For more effective, efficient, and enjoyable meetings, Mercure Carcassonne Porte De La Cite offers 4 well-equipped meeting rooms, capable to accommodate up to 100 guests. In addition, this hotel offers services like fax, photocopying, Internet access, safe deposit box and tour desk...
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Restaurant
La Table de
Franck Putelat |
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At the battlements bottom of the mediaval town, classified
monument as mankind world heritage, it's an unique place in the historic center
of Carcassonne. On a piece of land which used to be invisible in the heart's
center of the city, La Table de Franck Putelat is actually a "must be" address.
Under majestic centennial trees folages, Céline and Franck Putelat wanted to
conceive a modern welcome, bathed in warm light. La Table de Franck Putelat is a
welfare and relaxinxg island dedicates to gastronomy where it's pleasant to drop
anchor for business rendez-vous or pleasure-meal. In the heart of a lush green setting, at the foot of the ramparts of the medieval city, Franck Putelat has created a site of graphic elegance, a radiant showcase for his talents.
The restaurant, with its stylish contemporary design, contrasts with the ancestral stone of Carcassonne. Its sober warm atmosphere, inspired by the wisdom of ancient Japan, offers the perfect context to share the chef’s inventive dishes and the intense emotions they inspire...
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L'Ambrosia in Pezens is found in Aude in the Languedoc Roussillon region of France. The closest airport to Pezens is Carcassonne Airport (4 km). A new star is born, the young chef Daniel Minet and his equipe have their first Michelin star for fantastic food and very nice service. In terms of prices there are menus from 32 to 72 euros per person. Wines are not overpriced (for 30 euros you would get a nice bottle of wine)....
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