Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Aude

Châteaux cathares
11230 Puivert

Puivert Castle, a medieval ruin of the 12th to 14th centuries, dominates the village of Puivert (Aude, Occitanie). Ranked a historic monument, this Cathar castle combines Philippian dungeon and iconic Musicians' room.

Vieux pont
11000 Carcassonne

The Pont Vieux de Carcassonne, built at the beginning of the 14th century, is a medieval bridge across the Aude that linked the fortified Cité to the bastide Saint-Louis. Historical symbol of the city, it has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1926.

Les cinq fils de Carcassonne
11140 Puilaurens

The castle of Puilaurens, an ancient castle called "cathare" in ruins, dominates the valley of the Boulzane at an altitude of 697 m in the Aude, in Occitanie. Ranked a historical monument, it illustrates medieval military architecture of mountains.

Pont
11220 Lagrasse

The Alsou Bridge, also known as the Sou Bridge, is a 12th century medieval bridge located in Lagrasse, Aude, classified as a historical monument since 1948.

Les cinq fils de Carcassonne
11350 Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse

The ruins of the castle of Peyrepertuse, 11th–13th century fortress, dominate Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse in Occitanie. Ranked a historic monument, this iconic site of "Cathare castles" offers stunning views of the Corbières.

Art roman lombard
11110 Vinassan

The church of Saint-Martin de Vinassan, built in the 11th century, is a Lombard Romanesque jewel located in Aude, Occitanie, famous for its preserved apse and its 19th century neo-Roman bell tower.

Château fort
11310 Saissac

The Château de Saissac, a 13th–12th century castle, dominates the village of Saissac in Occitanie. Ruins classified, it bears witness to medieval military architecture and cathar conflicts.

Eglise romane et gothique
11290 Montréal

The Collège Saint-Vincent de Montréal, built in the 14th century in Aude, is an ancient fortified church classified as a historical monument, famous for its carved porch and 17th century stalls.