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Pezens

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Pezens

Pezens is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pennautier, 9km from Cité de Carcassonne.

Pezens is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,372, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pezens 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 Pezens to your route.

About Pezens

Pezens (French pronunciation: [pəzɛ̃s] ; Occitan: Pesens) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.

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Where is Pezens located?

Pezens is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2545 latitude, 2.2687 longitude.

What is the population of Pezens?

Pezens has a population of approximately 1,372 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,372
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.2545, 2.2687

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 Pezens

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.

9 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

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

49 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Abbaye de Fontfroide

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

52 km · about 60 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.

55 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 Pezens.

Pennautier

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,409

Villegailhenc

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,517

Alzonne

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,308

Villemoustaussou

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 2,943

Carcassonne

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 49,600

Arzens

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,074

Lavalette

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,153

Cazilhac

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,545

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