Top Things to do in Aude
Top Hotels in Aude
- 1. Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne-MGallery
- 2. Hotel Montmorency Cite Medievale
- 3. Hotel du Pont Vieux
- 4. Hotel La Bastide Saint Martin
- 5. Hotel du Chateau "Cite Medievale de Carcassonne
- 6. Hotel du Pont Vieux
- 7. SOWELL Hotels Les Chevaliers
- 8. Hotel Campanile Carcassonne Est - La Cite
- 9. Hotel La Residence
- 10. Ibis Styles Carcassonne La Cite
What to do and see in Aude, Occitanie: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Aude, France including Ponton De Port Leucate, Cathedrale St-Just, Abbaye de Fontfroide, Chateau de Peyrepertuse, Donjon Gilles Aycelin, Abbaye de Saint-Papoul, Moulin d'Omer, Epanchoir de L'argent-Double, Palais Episcopal De Saint-papoul, Chateau Vaugelas.
Restaurants in Aude
1. Ponton De Port Leucate
2. Cathedrale St-Just
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,106 reviews
Reviewed By Hugo929 - Los Angeles, United States
This cathedral joins the one in Siena (Italy) as an example of grandiose but truncated plans. Begun in the 13th century in the prevailing gothic style it has impressive thick columns, beautiful gothic arches and colorful stained glass windows. Built on the site of previous churches, one can find remnants. In the 14th century funds run out, mostly because of a decline of business in Narbonne, so the nave is missing.
3. Abbaye de Fontfroide
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,112 reviews
Open all year long. Visits, Restaurant, Wines, Concerts...
Reviewed By chaletaria
Beautiful abbey just outside Narbonne (you need transport). In an excellent state of repair and an informative leaflet (although the downloadable PDF is better- available French, English, Spanish). The cloisters are interesting, as are the gardens, but the piece de resistance is the church with its incredible stained glass windows. We came back in the evening to watch the light show (10-midnight). We were concerned that we would just see everything again, but in the evening, but the show was completely different and an excellent evening experience. The beautifully done show in the tour d’honneur/ courtyard (french only) was the highlight, as was a nice light show in the Louis XIV courtyard. Not too expensive (unless you opt for their meal+show, which we didn’t).
4. Chateau de Peyrepertuse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By SuzInDenver - Denver, United States
It’s a short trek to the rocky top but it totally pays off. There are lots of the castle ruins to explore plus 360 gorgeous views in several spots. Take water and a snack. It was really windy at the top so not the best for a full on picnic. There is an entrance fee, but we thought it was worth it.
5. Donjon Gilles Aycelin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By A6459VMdavidf
It is worth the climb and the admission fee just for the fabulous view of the cathedral which you get from the top (and the heavenly breeze on a hot summer day). You can buy a pass for all the city museums (worth it if you have the time) or a cheaper ticket for the various parts of the bishop's palace / cathedral treasury. The donjon is a tower (not a dungeon) - thee is nothing of interest inside it, It is essentially a viewpoint.
6. Abbaye de Saint-Papoul
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
This former benedictine abbey was founded during the 8th century. It used to be a bishop see from 1317 to 1789, after which, it was abandoned until it was listed as Historical Monument during the 1840s.Discover the 14th century cloister with its sculpted capitals, the former cathedral with all its decorations, and also the Master of Cabestany's sculptures (12th century).Following which, you can visit the former fortified village which has kept its medieval character.
