Fontiès-d'Aude

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Fontiès-d'Aude is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~480 pplArea: 2.34 mi²Coordinates: 43°11'10"N, 2°27'17"E

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Fontiès-d'Aude – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cité de Carcassonne, Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Lac de la Cavayère, Château de Miramont.

4.8 miW
Historic Fortified City
Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne
123 min walk • The Cité de Carcassonne is a fortified medieval stronghold that stands as a historical gem in the city of Carcassonne, France. This impressive fortress, with origins dating back to the Roman period, is renowned for its double-walled fortifications and 53 watchtowers...
4.8 miW
1100s Gothic church with stained glass
Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne
123 min walk • Nestled within the medieval fortifications of Carcassonne, the Basilique Saint-Nazaire stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural prowess. This basilica, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, is a must-visit for anyone exploring the charming...
1.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Adventure park
Lac de la Cavayère, Carcassonne
46 min walk • Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake in the Occitanie région of France, close to the mediaeval town of Carcassonne. The lake, also known as Carcassonne Plage, was created by the building of a 23 metre high dam in 1988 after severe forest fires affected the area in 1985.
2.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Miramont
65 min walk • The Château de Miramont is a ruined castle in the commune of Barbaira in the Aude département of France. The castle is the property of the commune. It has been listed since 1926 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
2.1 miN
Aqueduct
Orbiel Aqueduct, Trèbes
54 min walk • The Orbiel Aqueduct is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Orbiel on the level. A dam on the Orbiel was demolished and replaced with the Aqueduct. It was built in 1686-87 by Antoine Niquet and designed by Marshal Sebastien Vauban, It is found in the city of Trèbes.
5.2 miNW
Canal
Déversoir de St-Jean, Carcassonne
132 min walk • The Déversoir de St-Jean is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi immediately to the east of the St-Nazaire Aqueduct and northeast of Carcassonne.
3.6 miE
Canal
Déversoir de Marseillette
93 min walk • The Déversoir de Marseillette is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi east of the Mercier Aqueduct and west of Marseillette.
1 miN
Canal
Épanchoir de Ste-Julia
26 min walk • The Épanchoir de Ste-Julia is a siphon for water release from the Canal du Midi east of the triple lock of the Trèbes Lock and southeast of the village of Trèbes.
5.2 miE
Forts and castles
Château, Capendu
134 min walk • The castle of Capendu is a castle located in Capendu, in France.
1.8 miNW
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Trèbes
47 min walk • The church of Saint-Etienne de Trèbes is a church located in the commune of Trèbes, in the department of Aude, in the Occitanie region. It is dedicated to Saint Étienne and depends on the diocese of Carcassonne.
2.8 miE
Church
Église Saint-Julien et Sainte-Basilisse
73 min walk • The Saint-Julien de Barbaira church is a church located in Barbaira, France, in the Aude department in the Occitanie region.