Couiza: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Château des Ducs de Joyeuse is a Renaissance building; its main construction phase dates back to the 16th century. It is classified as a French historic monument. Today, it is operated as a hotel-restaurant.

Those considering Couiza as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture

The Église Saint Jean-Baptiste is a Catholic church building constructed in Couiza in the 16th century. It includes a bell known as Jacqueline.

In Couiza, the Savonnerie de la Haute Vallée makes its creations entirely by hand. Visitors can watch demonstrations of the production process there.

Landscape and Trails

The landscape around Couiza includes garrigue, maquis and vineyards.

The Sentier des Capitelles is an easy 9 km hiking trail. It starts at the car park on Rue du Stade in Couiza, runs between dry-stone walls and capitelles, and offers views of the Pyrenees.

The Sentier du Ritou has an 18 km variant starting in Couiza.

Water

The Au Fil de l'Aude – Base Nautique de Couiza canoe station is located at Allée du château, 11190 Couiza. It offers a three-person family canoe, a three-person fun kayak and a one-person sport kayak.

Au Fil de l'Aude – Base Nautique de Couiza offers canoe and kayak hire for full or half days without supervision. Return transport is provided by shuttle from the Château des Ducs de Joyeuse in Couiza.

The River Aude makes activities such as fishing and white-water sports possible in Couiza.

Events

La Foire Bio takes place every summer in Couiza. It includes local exhibitors, conferences, workshops, debates, screenings and concerts.

Further destinations: Greffeil, Azille, Belcaire, Soupex, Névian, Fanjeaux, Saint-André-De-Roquelongue, Bages

To the higher-level travel overview: Aude.