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Motorhoming in Aude


Motorhoming in Aude


Aude is one of the five departments of the region of Languedoc Roussillon on the Mediterranean coast of France.

Situated on the banks of the Midi Canal in the north west of the department, is Castelnaudary surrounded by rolling hills and fields of sunflowers, olives and Cyprus trees.  It is made up of two parts, the modern town and the old quarters which are of particular interest.  The town is dominated by the 14th century church of Saint Michel.  Its narrow little streets are lined with medieval houses and imposing 18th century private hotels.  You can’t leave Castelnaudary without sampling its speciality, the ‘cassoulet’, a dish made with various different meats but with a base of beans of the ‘baked bean’ variety.  Not really what you’d imagine eating in a Mediterranean climate but never-the-less, reputed to be very tasty!

Moving south and eastward is the town of Carcassone.  With its origins in roman times, this imposing town had more or less gone to ruin and risked being deserted before restoration work started in the middle of the 19th century.  Complete with its arrow slits, drawbridges, ramparts and towers, certain places send a shiver down your spine whilst others seem more suited to hosting festivities. In any case there’s a lot to see along its cobbled streets and it is a memorable visit.

If you need to stop over before heading further east towards Narbonne, find one of the free Aires de Service in Aude for an overnight stay.  In history, Narbonne has played the part of a strategic point between France and Spain and the Via Domitia, the remains of which are clearly visible in the centre of town, was the first roman road in Gaul which linked Spain and Italy.  There is a network of underground roman galleries which run underneath the town of Narbonne.  Along the length of these galleries can be found little coves used to stock olive oil, wine and cereal stocks but also weapons during the period when the town played its most strategic role.

Not far from the centre of the department is the town of Limoux, famous for its Blanquette.  The number one sparkling wine in the world has been made here since 1531 and harnesses the delights of spring fruits and flowers and goes very well with other local specialities. 

Hiring a motorhome in England or hiring a motorhome in France is the ideal way to sample all of the delights on offer when motorhoming in Languedoc Roussillon.  Pop over the departmental borders and go motorhoming in the Hérault or motorhoming in the Pyrénées Orientales.