Location: Limoux in France
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne (Salvasa) at 15
Minutes
Nearest Ferry:
Dieppe at 602
Miles
Nearest Train:
Limoux at 3
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway:
A61 Carcassonne Junction 23 at 23
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 59.0
Miles
Car: recommended
Limoux is an historic, partially walled town, where Blanquette de Limoux is produced. Blanqette is a sparkling wine produced mainly from the chardonnay grape, and is made in the methode champagnoise. For the ladies, the town or 'Ville' is of medium size with a good range of shops, including food shops, clothing and shoes, luxury household goods, and more including several Banks. There are 2 large super markets conveianltly situated at the edge of town, which you must pass on your way into the town centre
The town centre, Place de le Republique is a square, where there are several Bars and restaurants with very reasonably priced menus ( try the local Duck) There is even a Chinese restuarant nearby. There is also a vegetarian restaurant. Being close to The Aude river, there are watersports, canoeing and white water rafting facilities in the vicinity.