Wine tourism and oenotourism
Discover the cellars and history of one of the oldest houses in the Limoux appellation.
Visit Château de Brasse to enjoy a unique experience. Discover our vineyards, visit the cellar, the icehouse and the mills, and finish your tour with a guided tasting of our wines.
Visit and tasting by prior arrangement.
French and English spoken – checks, cash and credit cards accepted
The Limoux vineyards lie at the epicentre of the Cathar castles, which seem to stand guard on either side of the vines. Arques, Montségur, Peyrepertuse, Puilaurens, Puivert and Quéribus are some of the castles just a stone’s throw from the first vines.
And Saint-Hilaire Abbey, a jewel of Romanesque art and the world-famous birthplace of sparkling wines, can be found in the middle of the vineyards.
cultural heritage
Three other major sites are less than 30 minutes from Limoux: The Cité de Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi and the legendary village of Rennes-le-Château – some of the most famous tourist attractions in the south of France.
The Limoux vineyards also boast year-round events, including the famous Limoux Carnival, the lengthiest one in the world, running from January to March. During three months, costumed bands and musicians wander from café to café under the medieval arcades of Limoux each and every weekend, as well as, of course, on Shrove Tuesday.
Organised since 1990 by the Sieur d’Arques winegrowers, the Toques et Clochers weekend is an event that brings together many wine lovers. The animations include concerts, tastings, a grand banquet by a Michelin-starred chef and a wine auction.
