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Aude

Department of France in Occitanie

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Overview

Aude is a department in Occitanie, France.

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Getting there

By train
The rail network follows the same route as the road network. It is a low speed system, but a project is under way to build a fast line to Spain as part of the Trans-European Rail network.
By boat
Aude is crossed by the Canal du Midi which is a major waterway that allows tourists to pass from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi is a historic 17th-century canal in southern France, linking Toulouse with the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Towns and villages

UnderstandAude is an agricultural area dominated by vineyards. In the east are the wines of Corbieres and La Clape, in the centre are Minervois and Côtes de Malepère, and in the south Limoux wine.

Get inTwo major roads cross the Aude. From west to east the A61 autoroute (Autoroute des Deux Mers) connects Narbonne and Toulouse via Carcassonne.

SeeNarbonne Cathedral is a remarkable Gothic cathedral and remains unfinished. It is a symbol of the French presence in Languedoc in the Middle Ages.

DoWine tasting. The departement is full of vineyards, and most chateau offer a no-obligation, free wine tasting session.

EatFréginat, a traditional type of fricasee of pork from Corbières, can be found throughout the department.

DrinkWine production is extensive across Aude, and local chateaux and domaines provide free tastings as well as sales of wine and other local produce.

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