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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....

The chapel of Centeilles in brief ...
Located in the heart of a picturesque landscape, the chapel of Centeilles, built in the XIII century, houses remarkable frescoes of the XIV century.

The bridges in brief ...
The Cesse and the Briaud have dug a canyon and grooves but also have formed remarkable bridges up to 250 meters.

The site in brief...
One of the most pleasant ports of the canal du Midi ...