Villeneuve-Minervois is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Castle Attractions In Villeneuve-Minervois
1. Chateau de PeyrepertuseDuilhac Sous Peyrepertuse Rennes-le-Château is a small commune approximately 5 km south of Couiza, in the Aude department in Languedoc in southern France. This small French hilltop village is known internationally, and receives tens of thousands of visitors per year, because of various conspiracy theories, about an alleged buried treasure discovered by its 19th-century priest Bérenger Saunière, the precise nature of which is disputed by those who believe in its existence. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Chateaux de LastoursLastours The Châteaux de Lastours are four so-called Cathar castles in the French commune of Lastours in the département of l'Aude. The four castles are on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbeil and Grésilhou rivers. They were built at an altitude of 300 m along a rock wall just 1300 feet long by 165 feet wide. Cabaret, Surdespine and la Tour Régine stand in line, while Quertinheux is built on a separate pinnacle close by. The site has been classified monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1905 and archaeological digs are still in progress. These four castles constitute a single entity, even though they are not a single structure. The natural layout of the site permitted the economy of a fortress of great height. Plans were ad... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Villeneuve-Minervois Videos
South of France Part 4 - Villages in Aude & Tarn September 2014
Video & photographs of a number of small villages in and around the Black Mountains in the Aude & Tarn regions of the South of France. The tranquility and cleanliness are hallmarks. Several local markets are visited and sunflower seeds and grapes are seen being harvested. A brief glimpse of wine making at Triangle d'Or at Conques-sur-Orbeil is included. The video concludes with a wine tasting at Chateau de Gourgazaud.
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Photos I took of our trip on the Canal du Midi in Southwest France in October of 2012. Our boat was rented at leboat.com. We traveled from Homps to Castelnaudary. It was an amazing journey! Be sure to change the quality setting to 1080p for best resolution.