Paraza: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Église Notre Dame de l’Assomption is a “relocated church” whose history is closely linked to the construction of the Canal du Midi. From the Balcon de Paraza, you can enjoy views over the Aude plain; the Corbières and the Pyrenees lie in the background.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Paraza can get a first impression in the details about the village.

History

The escape game “Dans la peau de Riquet à Paraza” explains how Pierre-Paul Riquet overcame the problems that arose in Paraza during the construction of the Canal du Midi, and includes four stations and four tasks.

The “À la conquête de l'eau” tour uses information panels to show how the village’s water supply was managed throughout history up to the present day. It presents a noria, the remains of a watermill, wells including the Fontaine Fraiche, springs, and former reservoirs.

“Au fil du vieux Paraza” leads through the old village of Paraza; the street names convey individual fragments of the village’s history.

Construction of the Pont-canal du Répudre began in 1676 and it was almost completed by 1680. The Aqueduc du Répudre on the Canal du Midi has been protected as a historic monument by decree since 19 November 1942.

During the construction of the Canal du Midi, the Château de Paraza served as Pierre-Paul Riquet’s residence. A small path leads from the Canal du Midi to the Château de Paraza.

Culture

The CLAP regularly presents changing exhibitions on the banks of the Canal du Midi. The CLAP also offers creative workshops, exhibition openings, and music evenings.

Wine

The Château de Paraza offers wine tastings and wine sales, allowing visitors to discover the wines and the history of the château. In addition, the Château de Paraza offers introductory wine-tasting workshops presenting the basics of oenology and various grape varieties.

Other places: Gaja-Et-Villedieu, Magrie, Ricaud, Villegailhenc, Laurac, Comigne, Labastide-En-Val, Citou

To the higher-level travel overview: Aude.