Limoux
A sparkling wine town on the Aude River, known for its Blanquette de Limoux cellars and a winter carnival that runs for months.
Limoux is famous for its Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux sparkling wines. Many wineries in the town and nearby offer tastings, such as the cooperative Sieur d'Arques. The arcaded Place de la République in the old town center and the medieval Pont Neuf (New Bridge) over the Aude are worth seeing. Every weekend from January to March, the Limoux Carnival takes place, with masked processions circling the square to the accompaniment of bands, a distinctive folk tradition of southern France. It is about 25 km from Carcassonne and can be reached by train.
Opening hours
All day; wine cellars approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire
- Rennes-le-Château
- Château d'Arques
- Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne
- Église Saint-Vincent
- Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
- Les Lices
- Bastide Saint-Louis