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Arzens

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Arzens

Arzens is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lavalette, 13km from Cité de Carcassonne.

Arzens is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,074, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arzens sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arzens to your route.

About Arzens

Arzens (French pronunciation: [aʁzɛ̃s] ) is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France.

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Where is Arzens located?

Arzens is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1995 latitude, 2.2096 longitude.

What is the population of Arzens?

Arzens has a population of approximately 1,074 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,074
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.1995, 2.2096

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Arzens

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Cité de Carcassonne

A medieval fortified city in southern France with a double ring of massive walls and 53 towers, restored in the 19th century.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Canal du Midi

A UNESCO-listed 17th-century engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean through 240 kilometers of tree-lined waterway.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

Ruined medieval fortress sanctuaries perched on impossible rocky peaks across the Languedoc, including Peyrepertuse and Queribus.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

A vast ruined Cathar castle stretching along a knife-edge ridge high above the Corbières vineyards.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Château de Quéribus

The last Cathar stronghold, a lone keep perched on a rocky pinnacle with views to the Pyrenees and sea.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

A beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey of rose-gold stone tucked in a quiet wooded valley near Narbonne.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arzens.

Lavalette

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,153

Montréal

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,932

Alzonne

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,308

Pezens

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,372

Bram

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 3,255

Pennautier

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 2,409

Carcassonne

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 49,600

Cazilhac

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,545

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