The Languedoc-Roussillon is known as the region where the Pyrenees Mountains rise out of 200 km of coastline from the Spanish boarder to the Camargue. It is the crossroads where Languedocien and Catalan cultures meet.
The Aude Department, which takes its name from the raging river that traverses it, is as diverse as it is mysterious. The rich history of the area is evident even today in its villages, vertiginous citadels, Cathar castles, and abbeys. These relics help unjderstand the wine producing valleys of the Corbières, the Upper Aude Valley and the Black Mountains.

Carcassonne is a city that traces its roots back to the middle ages and is situated between two UNESCO sites: the Medieval Walled Town of Carcassonne, and the Canal du Midi. Geographically speaking, Carcassonne lies between the sea and the mountains and is equidistant from the historical cities of Béziers and Toulouse.

There are numerous cultural and sporting activities:
Take a guided tour of the Count's Castle to discover the history of the Medieval Walled Town of Carcassonne. Visit the Cathar castles and learn about the saga of the Cathars. Explore the Canal du Midi and learn the history of this monumental construction and the life of its architect, Pierre Paul Riquet. Enjoy Music and Theater Festivals in the Medieval City and in Downtown Carcassonne (July).Take part in the Spanish Week with bill fights and ferias. Ramble through the countryside. Discover the Minervois and Corbières vineyards and taste fine wines. White water sports, mountain biking, hiking, horse-back riding, golf, swimming in pools and rivers, Mediterranean beaches, casinos and night clubs.