Preixan

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Preixan is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~620 pplArea: 3.31 mi²Coordinates: 43°8'46"N, 2°17'21"E

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Preixan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cité de Carcassonne, Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne Cathedral, Jardin aux Plantes la Bouichère.

5.6 miNE
Historic Fortified City
Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne
143 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...
5.5 miNE
1100s Gothic church with stained glass
Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne
141 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...
5.5 miNE
Catholic cathedral resembling a fortress
Carcassonne Cathedral, Carcassonne
140 min walk • Carcassonne Cathedral is a cathedral and designated national monument in Carcassonne, France. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Carcassonne and Narbonne.
6.3 miSW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Jardin aux Plantes la Bouichère, Limoux
160 min walk • The Jardin aux Plantes la Bouichère is a private botanical garden specializing in fragrant plants. It is located on the banks of the river Aude in the Domaine de Flassian, Rue Dewoitine, Limoux, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and open Wednesday through Sunday in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
5.9 miNE
Bridge
Pont Marengo, Carcassonne
150 min walk • The Pont Marengo crosses the Canal du Midi and links Carcassonne to the local railway station. The busy canal lock at Port Marengo is a tourist attraction as the canal boats work their way along the canal.
5.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Château d'Arzens, Arzens
140 min walk • The Château d'Arzens is a castle in the commune of Arzens in the Aude département of France. The castle dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. The castle is privately owned. It has been listed since 1948 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
5.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Château de Pieusse, Pieusse
136 min walk • The Château de Pieusse is one of the so-called Cathar castles in the French commune of Pieusse, near the town of Limoux in the département of l'Aude.
5.7 miN
Aqueduct
Saume Aqueduct
145 min walk • The Saume Aqueduct is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. It is near Carcassonne.
5.4 miNW
Church
Église Saint-Genès, Arzens
138 min walk • The Saint-Genès d'Arzens church is a church located in France in the commune of Arzens, in the Aude department in the Occitanie region.
5.3 miSW
Memorial
War Memorial, Pieusse
136 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.1 miE
Town
Palaja
130 min walk • Palaja is a small French town, located in the department of Aude in Occitanie region. It is part of the urban area of Carcassonne. At the last census in 2015, Palaja had 2,277 inhabitants - called the Palajanese.