Caunes-Minervois
Caunes-Minervois is a small medieval town and commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region in southern France. It is known particularly for its ancient Abbey, dating from the eighth century, and the outstanding red marble that has been quarried locally from Roman times.Places of Interest
Highlights include Chapelle du Crucifix de Caunes-Minervois and Écomusée Marbre et Terroir.
Écomusée Marbre et Terroir
Museum
Photo: Tylwyth Eldar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Écomusée Marbre et Terroir is a museum.
Caunes-Minervois
- Type: Locality with 1,550 residents
- Also known as: “11081”
- Location: Arrondissement of Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie, France, Europe
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Latitude
43.3269° or 43° 19′ 37″ northLongitude
2.5289° or 2° 31′ 44″ eastPopulation
1,550Elevation
204 metres (669 feet)Open location code
8FM48GGH+QHGeoNames ID
6447030
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“Caunes-Minervois” goes by many names.
- French: “Caunes-Minervois”
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