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The Village of Rieux-Minervois Today Rieux is a village of 2,100 people. Hotel Le Domaine aux Quat'Saisons lies on the western edge of the village. During the second World War, Hotel Le Domaine aux Quat'Saisons was occupied by German forces who made it their regional headquarters. Rieux was first inhabited in the Neolithic period. The medieval centre of the village is built in classic circulade pattern in common with many Cathar villages in the area, for ease of defence; the village was attacked in 1209 during the Albigensian crusade, but quickly surrendered to the forces of Simon de Montfort. Rieux has a unique 11th century heptagonal church with carvings by the Master of Cabestany that attracts visitors from all over the world and is well worth a visit. Canal du Midi The original purpose of the Canal du Midi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was to make it easier to transport goods from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean; nowadays it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France for the beauty of its scenery, its river barge tours and its history. In the 17th century this was an incredibly ambitious technological project. The canal, still a marvel of hydraulics, engineering and stonemasonry more than 320 years later, winds its way through the vineyards, passing only six kilometres away from Le Domaine; boats and barges are available for hire at several nearby canal ports. | ||||||
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Carcassonne The 2000-year-old city of Carcassonne is the most impressive fortified medieval city in the south of France. Now another UNESCO World Heritage site, you cannot miss its silhouette - encircled by a huge double row of fortified walls that run almost 2 miles long with 56 watchtowers, it makes an imposing structure for miles around. Of course the city was the prime target in the tragic and brutal Cathar suppression of the 13th century. The city surrendered after a violent siege and its ruler Raymond Roger Trenceval gave himself up to save the city and its inhabitants. Other The Abbey at Caunes-Minervois hosts concerts in the summer and makes an enjoyable visit. Caunes is known for its pink marble quarries, that at one time supplied marble to the palace of Versailles. The Minervois is home to some of the most delicious wines in the Languedoc; wine tasting can be arranged at local Domaines. Walking and cycling are some of the nicest ways to see the local area. Good fishing lies nearby as does swimming and wind surfing. |
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