Alet-Les-Bains: Holiday Apartments and Houses
Accommodation in Alet-Les-Bains
Culture and Townscape
The abbey preserves the remains of a nave dating from the 11th to the 12th century, featuring carved Romanesque decoration. The abbey complex also includes a vaulted Gothic chapter house with carved capitals. The abbey cathedral of Notre-Dame stands in the medieval town of Alet-les-Bains and combines archaic, Romanesque and Gothic elements.
The cultural heritage staff offer guided tours of the abbey and the village of Alet-les-Bains. In Alet-les-Bains, 21 buildings are listed or classified as historic monuments.
The medieval village of Alet-les-Bains has narrow lanes, half-timbered houses and centuries-old doors. The mineral water of Alet-les-Bains has been used since Roman times. Several thermal springs in Alet-les-Bains supply the washhouse, swimming pool and fountains.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Alet-les-Bains can plan their stay using this type of accommodation.
Activities
Alet Eau Vive offers canoeing and kayaking in the Alet gorges. The activities offered by Alet Eau Vive are open to individuals, families and groups and are available by reservation.
The treasure hunt “Le Trésor de l’Abbaye” is a puzzle game led by an activity leader about the medieval village of Alet-les-Bains and its hidden history; it is available by reservation.
Intuitive walks in Alet-les-Bains present the village from the perspective of a photographer and poet.
Landscape
Alet-les-Bains lies at the gateway to the Haute-Vallée de l’Aude, is crossed by its river and is surrounded by hills and mountains reaching heights of up to 750 m.
To the higher-level travel overview: Aude.
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