In Castelnaudary, the four locks of Saint-Roch are part of the cultural heritage of the Canal du Midi. The Canal du Midi was built between 1666 and 1681 and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Those who choose Castelnaudary as a destination may want to find a holiday apartment there.
Culture
The Grand Bassin is a seven-hectare body of water that is unique between Toulouse and Sète. The Musée du Lauragais is located in the city's former prison next to the Présidial, a former civil and criminal court. It overlooks the Grand Bassin and offers an exceptional view of the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees.
The Collégiale Saint-Michel features a Southern Gothic architectural style. The Collégiale Saint-Michel houses an organ by Cavaillé-Coll.
The port of Castelnaudary is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and boat users.
Maison Escudier has been operating in Castelnaudary since 1920 and continues to uphold a tradition and special expertise in cassoulet, charcuterie, confit and foie gras. It offers a film, a guided tour of the workshops and a tasting covering the history of Castelnaudary cassoulet, the house and its specialities; the visit and tasting combination lasts 45 to 50 minutes and is intended for groups of 20 or more.
In the wider area around Castelnaudary are the historic site of Abbaye de Villelongue, the ruins of Château de Lafage, the Notre-Dame de Prouille monastery and the historic site of Abbaye Saint-Pierre à Montolieu. The peaks of Mont Naut and Tertre de Co de David are also located in the wider area around Castelnaudary.
Other places: Montfort-Sur-Boulzane, Citou, Rivel, Moussoulens, Coustouge, Bellegarde-du-Razès, Fabrezan, Villedubert
