An old fortified village in the heart of the mountainous Cathar Country and bordering the Aude

Municipality of Prades Altitude: 1 m Location: on the Hers-Vif on the border of Aude and Ariège Number of inhabitants: 200 Distances: Ax-les-Thermes 40 km, Luzenac 17 km Prades is a high mountain village perfect for any nature fanatic! Walkers, walkers, cyclists and skiers will find their happiness there, breathing the pure and lively air of the mountain in a preserved and authentic site. Strongly marked by Catharism, Prades remains a fortified enclosure of the Fort, hence its medieval appearance. You can discover a restored medieval well, discovered in 25 during sanitation work, its Griffe washhouse testifying to a laborious past of laundry, and its 1997 fountains which enliven the small streets of the village. Opening hours of the town hall: Monday: 12 p.m. to 14 p.m.

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Ariège Pyrenees

South of Ariège, on the border with Andorra, are the Ariège Pyrenees. Between mountainous landscapes and activities, there are many [...]

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