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Limoux

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Limoux

Limoux is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Couiza, 20km from Cité de Carcassonne.

Limoux is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 10,844, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Limoux 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 Limoux to your route.

About Limoux

Limoux (French pronunciation: [limu] ; Occitan: Limós [liˈmus]) is a commune and subprefecture in the Aude department, a part of the ancient Languedoc province and the present-day Occitanie region in southern France. Its vineyards are famous for being first to produce sparkling wine known as Blanquette de Limoux.

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What are the best things to do in Limoux?

Limoux 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 Limoux located?

Limoux is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.0549 latitude, 2.2217 longitude.

What is the population of Limoux?

Limoux has a population of approximately 10,844 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
10,844
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.0549, 2.2217

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 Limoux

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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

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Cathar Castles

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

34 km · about 40 min drive

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Château de Peyrepertuse

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

34 km · about 40 min drive

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Château de Quéribus

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

41 km · about 45 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Limoux

  • 70 kmPort d'EnvaliraThe highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees at 2,408 m, linking Andorra with France above Pas de la Casa: a Tour de France classic with a bypass tunnel for winter.
  • 75 kmMirador Roc del QuerA vertigo-inducing steel walkway jutting 20 m off a cliff on the Coll d'Ordino road above Canillo, ending in a glass floor and a seated bronze figure gazing over the valley.
  • 77 kmColl d'OrdinoA quiet 1,980 m pass on the CS-340 between Ordino and Canillo, a favourite driving and cycling detour with layered views over Andorra's central valleys.

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 Limoux.

Couiza

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,281

Espéraza

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 2,175

Lavalette

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,153

Arzens

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,074

Montréal

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,932

Cazilhac

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 1,545

Palaja

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 2,022

Chalabre

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 1,251

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