Minervois is both the name of the wine cultivated in this region and the name of this magnificent natural territory between Aude and Hérault. Your camping holiday near Carcassonne will allow you to experience its many natural assets and multiple tourist riches.
Minervois is an entire culture that emerged in the Middle Ages and is still recognizable today. The Cathar castles, churches, and abbeys, as well as the wine culture, have shaped the landscapes, but nature is always omnipresent for the greatest pleasure of hikers. Minervois is easily recognizable by the beauty of its mountainous and hilly landscapes, dominated by vineyards. Your stay in a campsite in Languedoc-Roussillon could be an opportunity to taste Minervois, the famous wine of the region. An AOC wine since 1985, Minervois consists of a wide range of red wines, as well as some rosés and white wines that hold some gustatory surprises. Many wine merchants and winemakers scattered throughout the region will offer you a tasting moment. Why not leave with a bottle? The Maison des Vins du Minervois in Homps, for example, offers a wide selection of wines with always wise and adapted advice to your palate.
Beautiful villages await you during your holidays in Minervois. At the foot of the Montagne Noire, Villeneuve-Minervois, just 5 km from the campsite, will offer you a historical and gustatory visit as it is the land of truffles. If you want to know all about the black diamond, head to the Maison de la Truffe d'Occitanie. For a fun side, visit the windmill of Villeneuve-Minervois, the Bénazeth mill, an educational and always pleasant break to do with children. 10 minutes from the campsite, Caunes-Minervois is worth a peaceful walk through the streets of the town. You will discover the red marbles of Caunes, the small Notre-Dame du Cros church, and the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul abbey. For a moment of relaxation and fun with family or friends, Lake Jouarres in Homps will be the ideal place to indulge in all kinds of water and land activities: swimming, kitesurfing, windsurfing, or walking and cycling.
Finally, how can we talk about Minervois without mentioning its historical capital, Minerve? This beautiful perched village is one of the 'most beautiful villages in France,' and it is easy to understand why after walking through it. Its particularity? The gorges of the Cesse and the Brian that have formed tunnels carved into the rock, creating natural bridges. It is impossible not to remember the visit to Minerve as the natural setting is striking. Between vineyards and gorges, and lush nature, it is a total change of scenery that will surely mark your camping stay in Aude.
