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Aude : Discover
Immersing yourself in this department means soaking up its history. It's going back to Roman times, when Narbo Martius was the "eldest daughter of Rome", and it's coming into contact with the long medieval period. The city of Carcassonne, the Cathar castles and abbeys bear witness to this fabulous thousand-year-old era. Whether hiking or lounging under a parasol, from the coast to the Lauragais, from the Minervois to the Pyrenean foothills, visitors will always receive warmth and courtesy. This savoir-vivre is also reflected in the region's ancestral gastronomy, with its surprising and specifically local ingredients, both on the coast and in the hinterland. Along the Canal du Midi, the vineyards will beckon you to sample the nectars produced by winegrowers who love their land. They too are part of a heritage rich in diversity, jealously preserved to ensure its longevity. The Aude has a thousand riches to delight you.
