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Coursan

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Coursan

Coursan is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Vinassan, 56km from Cité de Carcassonne.

Coursan is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 5,632, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Coursan 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 Coursan to your route.

About Coursan

Coursan (French pronunciation: [kuʁsɑ̃] ; Occitan: Corçan) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. Coursan station has rail connections to Narbonne, Béziers and Montpellier. It is 7 km from Narbonne on the river Aude. There is a bridge built in the fifteenth century, over which passes the RN9 road. The

Read more town has a church from the same period which is in the course of being restored. Composer Henry Fourès was born in Coursan (17 May 1948)

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Coursan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Coursan located?

Coursan is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2337 latitude, 3.0571 longitude.

What is the population of Coursan?

Coursan has a population of approximately 5,632 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
5,632
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.2337, 3.0571

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 Coursan

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

18 km · about 20 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.

40 km · about 45 min 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.

56 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Coursan

  • 66 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.

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 Coursan.

Vinassan

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,152

Armissan

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,309

Fleury

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 2,713

Narbonne

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 50,776

Nissan-lez-Enserune

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 3,301

Moussan

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,255

Ouveillan

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 2,041

Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,363

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