Shopping - Villa Corbières

Route 20 - The Wine Route

Discover our wine region, the Corbières appellation area, by following five themed routes: the Lake and Sea Route; the Cathar Chateaux Route; the Cru Boutenac Route; the Alaric Route and the Narbonne to Lézignan-Corbières Route. Each one of them can be explored in a day, or over several days. urs. There is no beginning, end or compulsory stopover. Everyone can spend an indulgent moment where and when they like. Just sit back and enjoy. The worst that can happen is that you fall in love with this corner of Southern France!

Cucugnan

Cucugnan is a picturesque traditional French village in the Aude department, southern France, known for its setting in the Corbières Massif, the imposing ruins of the medieval Château de Quéribus overlooking it, and its literary connection to Alphonse Daudet's "Letters from my Windmill". The village features quaint stone houses, narrow cobbled streets, and surrounding hills offering hiking and biking trails, alongside world-class wineries and rich biodiversity. Location & Geography Located in the Aude department, southern France, it sits in a valley within the Corbières Massif. The region boasts a Mediterranean-influenced climate, suitable for viticulture. History The village was destroyed by the Spanish in 1495, and the current village was built below the ruins of a medieval castrum that developed around a castle. Cucugnan is famously mentioned in Alphonse Daudet's "Letters from my Windmill," a classic work of French literature. Landmarks & Attractions Château de Quéribus: A dramatic medieval fortress perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the village and offering panoramic views. It was a significant Cathar stronghold. Eglise Saint-Julien et Sainte-Basilisse