The Aude department, located in the Occitanie region of France, offers a diverse and captivating landscape. It is home to notable sites such as the medieval village of Lagrasse, known for its historic charm and association with viticulture. The Lastours Castles, perched atop rocky spurs, bear witness to the region's rich medieval history and the Cathar legacy. Aude is also renowned for its wine production, with vineyards stretching across the picturesque countryside, producing a variety of wines, including Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache. Along its Mediterranean coast, the department boasts stunning coastal areas, including the town of Gruissan, with its sandy beaches and charming old town. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast Podcast supporters The Magazine part of the podcast: Riots in the news again Starting a new series of episodes on select departments Starting with the Aude Department Aude Department, Geography Cool things to see Montolieu, The Village of Books Lastours Fanjeaux Lagrasse Villerouge-Termenès Rennes-le-Château The Coast Gruissan Leucate Bages A gouffre and a grotto, Natural sites Massif de la Clape and The Blue Hole The Sentier Cathare Le Canal Du Midi Passapaïs La Voie Verte de la Montagne Noire La Voie Verte de l’Aude Cathar Castles The wine Le Carnaval de Limoux Thank you Patrons Getting ready for your trip to France? Itinerary consultations GPS self-guided tours Riots in France, is it safe to travel? Copyright #AudeExploration, #HistoricalHeritage, #WineCulture, #CoastalBeauty, #MedievalWonders, #Lagrasse, #LastoursCastles, #GruissanBeach, #VineyardAdventures, #FrenchEscape, #DiscoverAude, #CulturalTreasures, #ScenicLandscapes, #ExploringFrance, #HiddenGems