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Castelnaudary

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Castelnaudary

Castelnaudary sits on the route: 10 minutes from Villeneuve-la-Comptal, 36km from Cité de Carcassonne.

Castelnaudary is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 12,432, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castelnaudary 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 Castelnaudary to your route.

About Castelnaudary

Castelnaudary (French: [kastɛlnodɑʁi] ; Occitan: Castèlnòu d'Arri) is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is located in the former province of the Lauragais and famous for cassoulet of which it claims to be the world capital, and of which it is a major producer.

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Where is Castelnaudary located?

Castelnaudary is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.3181 latitude, 1.9534 longitude.

What is the population of Castelnaudary?

Castelnaudary has a population of approximately 12,432 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
12,432
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.3181, 1.9534

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 Castelnaudary

4 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Cité de l'Espace

Toulouse's space park with a full-size Ariane 5 rocket and a real Mir station module to walk through.

48 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Basilique Saint-Sernin

The largest Romanesque church in Europe, its octagonal brick tower a landmark on the pilgrim road in Toulouse.

52 km · about 60 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 Castelnaudary.

Villeneuve-la-Comptal

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,122

Saint-Martin-Lalande

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,026

Villepinte

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,214

Avignonet-Lauragais

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,201

Bram

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 3,255

Saint-Félix-Lauragais

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,495

Revel

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 8,710

Sorèze

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 2,435

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