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
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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Aude That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Aude, France including Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, Cathedrale St-Just, Eglise Saint-Nazaire, Eglise Saint Mames, Notre-Dame-des-Auzils, Eglise Saint Julien et Sainte Basilisse, Eglise St. Vincent, Eglise Heptagonale Sainte Marie, Basilique Notre-Dame de Marceille, Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine.
Restaurants in Aude
1. Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption
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. Eglise Saint-Nazaire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,917 reviews
Reviewed By PJandSJ - Matlock, United Kingdom
This is an imposing church which exudes a sense of deep history. The stained-glass windows at the altar end of the church – the apse – are beautiful, particularly the two rose windows – one at each end of the transept. I sat there for several minutes gazing at their beauty … and returned two days later to have another look. The windows rivalled anything that I’ve seen on visits to various churches around the world.
4. Eglise Saint Mames
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Notre-Dame-des-Auzils
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 394 reviews
Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France
Definitely worth a short hike and visit - several parking spots are possible depending on how long you want to walk. On the way you pass some photogenic vineyards and ruins - the road is well marked but rather narrow at times but not dangerous - just watch when you go around bends in the road. The parking closest to the chapel and cemetery handles perhaps 30 cars. It is true that there is some repair work underway on the path up, also on the walls, but it should not hinder most people - but on a hot day, if you are rushing up to get into the chapel before its midday closing time of 1220, the hike, which climbs about 100 meters in altitude, should not to be taken lightly. And beach shoes are definitely not appropriate unless your ankles are in superb shape and you don’t mind walking on irregularly-shaped rocks. But this is all logistics - and once you pass by the moving monuments to sailors lost at sea, and the paintings and models of ships that went down in the sea, you should be pleased that you made the effort to get there. But do check the opening and closing times and dates - while there is a great panoramic view at the chapel level, it is more enjoyable to see it during a visit to the chapel.
6. Eglise Saint Julien et Sainte Basilisse
7. Eglise St. Vincent
8. Eglise Heptagonale Sainte Marie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By corindac2018
The gentleman on the information desk was charming and gave us the relevant leaflets, unlocked the door, and left us to it! Marvellous! We were able to wander around in our own time and look at the treasures in this little church. Just be aware - the warden is a strict time keeper and will not let you in if you arrive just before closing time - or lunch time - but hey ho - this is France.
9. Basilique Notre-Dame de Marceille
10. Eglise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Albywon - Sydney, Australia
This church is featured heavily in Dan Brown's 'The Divinci Code' and is surrounded in mystery. The original Church was renovated by François Bérenger Saunière From 1887 to 1897 with no expense spared. Many of his renovations including the Stations of the Cross can still be seen. A must visit in the area.
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