Caunes-Minervois is a lively medieval village 20 minutes from Carcassonne Airport in an exceptionally beautiful setting surrounded by rolling hills covered in vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves. The village is rich in history, the abbey of Caunes was built in 780 and the winding cobbled streets are perfect for meandering at a relaxed holiday pace. The village is home to the regions most celebrated gourmet restaurant and also a cafe serving lunch and dinner and a pizzeria. For wine lovers this is the epi-centre of wine production, taste in the village at one of the numerous wine caves or visit the many vineyards in and around Caunes.
Medieval Streets Caunes Minervois
Special Market day Caunes
Medieval streets
Pink Glow as sun sets across Caunes Rooftops
Marble Carving Caunes marble festival
Wine Tasting Caunes
Caunes, Cafe de la fontaine
Caunes offers excellent walking trails which commence in the village and wind up into the foothills, these range from 1 hour up to a full days walk and offer superb views of the surrounding countryside. Caunes offers the calm and relaxtion of the countryside with cathare castles, roman villages, swimming lakes and Carcassonne all within 20 minutes. Village services include; Internet cafe, tourist office, 2 supermarkets, Butcher, Baker, Newsagents with international newspapers, pharmacy, hotel, gourmet restaurant, large cafe, pizzeria, post office, regional gift store, art galleries, pottery,hairdressers and real estate agents. There is a small market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
