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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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01 january to 31 december - From 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
- Closed day(s): Monday - Sunday and public holidays
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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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Maison des Mémoires -
Maison Joë Bousquet |
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Leisure - Museum |
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53 Rue de Verdun
11000 CARCASSONNE |
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Phone +33 4.68.72.45.55
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maisonmemoires@aude.fr
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www.aude.fr |
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Adults: Free
Children: Free |
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Opened in March 2013, the 4-star Le Parc hotel and its several elegantly and soberly designed bedrooms offer visitors to Carcassonne a journey to savour. Take time out of the daily routine to relish in a unique and emotionally rich experience provided by the restaurant’s delicious, inventive cuisine in a delightful calm setting.
In the hotel, located in its 600m² grounds at the foot of the ramparts, wood and slate combine in warmth to provide perfect harmony. The establishment offers great comfort and rich emotions, the perfect setting for guests to savour the experience of dining at La Table de Franck Putelat. The 4 suites and 3 luxury bedrooms give a feeling of fluidity, enhanced by the open bathrooms and the large bay windows that blur the boundaries between the interior, with its contemporary design, and the exterior, with its flourishing vegetation. After a day visiting Carcassonne, guests can relax in a chaise longue on the outdoor wooden terraces or balconies, or relish in the bubble-jet comforts of a jacuzzi...
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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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Late in the evenings, as daytime visitors head home, a
magical atmosphere cloaks Carcassonne. As your footsteps echo over the
cobblestones, you’ll soon discover why Hôtel de la Cité by Orient-Express is the
ideal base from which to explore this fairytale city. Set within the circular
walls of the citadel and amidst the most romantic gardens, the hotel presents
each guest with a unique experience. Whether sipping wine under the towering
trees or sampling some of the region's most cutting-edge cuisine at La
Barbacane, Hôtel de la Cité offers a magical mixture of the medieval and the
contemporary. Hôtel de la Cité is perfectly placed to explore the region’s
Cathar castles, the lush vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon province and the
Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site...
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Hotel Restaurant
Les Trois Couronnes |
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The hotel Les Trois Couronnes in Carcassonne, is facing the remparts of the medieval city. A privileged position, on the banks of the river “Aude” At 10 minutes walking from the fortress the hôtel des trois couronnes has 70 rooms; 25 Standard rooms on a courtyard, fitted with bathroom, hair dryer, toilets, satellite TV, Canal+, telephone, mini bar, non smoking rooms, WIFI, indoor swimming pool, laundry on request... 44 Panoramic rooms with balcony and view on the medieval City, fitted with bathroom, hairdryer, toilets, satellite TV, canal+; telephone, mini bar, non smoking rooms, WIFI, indoor swimming pool, laundry on request... The junior suite is luxuriously furnished with modern furniture, flat screen tv, shower, bath and with views over the city of Carcassonne...
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Pleasure begins first thing in the morning in a pastoral atmosphere of gardens as you admire the medieval city. Then comes the vitamin-packed breakfast followed by a moment of well-being in the swimming pool, heated from Easter ro November, or in the Jacuzzi open year round. In the evening, reading in the lounges, conversations on the terrace with an aperitif and the glow of the sunset off the ramparts or in the cosy setting of the bar. Here, everything is an open invitation to relax with the family, friends or even with your pet. Hôtel Montmorency is the second building of Hôtel du Château*** in which you’ll find the same hospitality along with a bar, lounges, gardens, terrace, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and monitored private car-park...
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Under the leafy branches of a three hundred year old park,
within a shrine of greenery and a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean, the
Black Mountain and the Corbières, Le Domaine d'Auriac welcomes its guests in
calm and comfort. You will enjoy Gourmet eating in Le Restaurant Bernard
Rigaudis and le Bistrot d'Auriac. The 18 hole-golf course, the swimming pool,
the tennis court and walks, which give an enchanted atmosphere to a relaxed stay
beside the city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, which are both classified
as World Heritage Sites by Unesco. The dining room with cloth in rare and
precious fabric continues on terraces into the gardens, facing the golf course.
In winter, the flames of the great fireplace accompany the dinners of the
guests...
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