Château de Gaussan

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The Château de Gaussan is a castle, much altered in the 19th century, in the commune of Bizanet in the Aude département of France. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°8'5"N, 2°50'34"E

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Château de Gaussan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fontfroide Abbey, Réserve Africaine de Sigean, Château de Saint-Martin de Toques, Pont des États du Languedoc.

2.8 miE
Cloistered, wine-making former monastery
Fontfroide Abbey, Narbonne
72 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside near Narbonne, France, Fontfroide Abbey stands as a testament to the region's rich religious history. Founded in the 11th century, this former Cistercian monastery is a magnificent example of medieval architecture, offering visitors a...
7.2 miSE
Zoo
Réserve Africaine de Sigean
185 min walk • The Réserve Africaine de Sigean is a 300-hectare zoo that opened in 1974 in Sigean, Aude, in the south of France. The zoo is home to some 3,800 animals representing about 160 species, and is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
1.4 miE
Forts and castles
Château de Saint-Martin de Toques
37 min walk • The Château de Saint-Martin de Toques is a partly ruined, mountaintop castle in the Bizanet commune in the Aude département of southern France. Construction of the castle dates to the 12th and 14th centuries. It was later owned by the Viscounts of Narbonne. In the sixteenth century, an Italian family took over the castle.
3.7 miN
Bridge
Pont des États du Languedoc, Ornaisons
95 min walk • The bridge of the States of Languedoc is a stone bridge of the eighteenth century crossing the Orbieu, located in Ornaisons, in the French department of Aude. It is protected as a historical monument.
6.3 miNW
Church
Saint Felix Church, Lézignan-Corbières
161 min walk • The church of Saint-Félix de Lézignan-Corbières is a church located in France in Lézignan-Corbières, in the department of Aude in the Occitanie region.
2.4 miNE
Locality
Bizanet
63 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Bizanet is the Chateau de Paraza, a stunning 18th-century castle that offers a glimpse into the region's rich heritage. Visitors can take a guided tour of the chateau and explore its beautifully preserved interiors and lush gardens.
5.6 miN
Memorial
War Memorial, Villedaigne
143 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
6 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Stade du Moulin, Lézignan-Corbières
152 min walk • The Stade du Moulin is a rugby league stadium in Lézignan-Corbières, France. It is the home of Elite One Championship club FC Lézignan XIII.
1.4 miS
Locality
Saint-André-de-Roquelongue
37 min walk • Saint-André-de-Roquelongue is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
4.1 miNW
Locality
Luc-sur-Orbieu
105 min walk • Luc-sur-Orbieu is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
2.6 miSW
Locality
Montséret
66 min walk • One of the highlights of Montséret is its rich history, which is evident in the well-preserved architecture of the town. Visitors can explore the narrow cobblestone streets lined with ancient stone houses and traditional French cafes.