Caunes-Minervois, 11160
Guide de tourisme Caunes-Minervois, Aude
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The city of stone and marble
On Caunes-Minervois , the herds blend into a landscape of vineyards and scrubland ...
Lose yourself in the winding streets and you'd believe that you went back to the medieval ages. Also, take time to visit the old benedictine Saint-Pierre Saint Paul abbey of Caunes-Minervois and enjoy this architectural ensemble in stone ...
You are here at the foot of the Montagne Noire, a perfect place to start a hike ...
Caunes Minervois is a village of international fame thanks to its production of marble. Its open quarries, exploited by the Romans, will enable you to discover the famous intense red Incarnat marble that is present at the Trianon de Versailles, the Opera Garnier in Paris and even in the Arc de Triomphe.
Must see : The historic quarry of Roy, which is part of the Roy hiking trail, the still in business quarry of Villerambert (guided tours for individuals and groups) The Marble Museum; the many monumental sculptures; the Path of Marble (hiking trail); the Marble Festival in June....> Learn more :
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