Travel Guide Caudies-De-Fenouilledes

11 km west of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, this small municipality of 600 inhabitants is accessible by the D 117. A gateway to the department, coming from the upper Aude valley, Caudiès was in the th century the head of the region's vicariate. Stay at that time, a house with a tower, Figeac Tower. On the central square, pretty half-timbered houses and other ancient homes in the Fort district, dominating the Boulzane. The village church consists of a few pieces, including a carved altarpiece in the th century golden wood. But the most interesting religious building is 2 km south of the village, via Fenouillet Road - D 9. It is a former Benedictine hermitage, mentioned in the early th century, of which the Gothic Church is flanked by an octagonal tower tower of the th century. Inside, you will notice the marble altar and the sculpted altarpiece of the master altar. Well preserved, Notre-Dame-de-Laval is surrounded by plantations of pine and olive trees. From Caudiès, a small walk in the nearby department is necessary to admire the remains of the castle of Puilaurens. Take the D 117 to Lapradelle, then left the D 22, which dates back to the course of the Boulzane. The stone fortress is at 700 meters high, embedded in the rock in a spectacular site. The castle had an important role at the time of the Cathar resistance. He served them as a refuge after the fall of Montségur. Finally, the village of Caudiès is known for its important leisure base, Castel Fizel, located two kilometres from the village on the road to Saint Paul. Among other activities, horseback riding is practised, the canoe on the landscaped water plan and climbing on perfectly equipped rocks - see Leisure.Course in Interior Fenouillèdes: This small getaway allows you to discover one of the most neglected regions in the department. From Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, take the D 619 to the south, charming country road bordered by the Agly. After the Clue of La Fou, and its impressive parade, the road continues peacefully along the river to the village of Ansignan.