Castelnaudary
Castelnaudary, a small town in the Aude department of southern France's Occitanie region, claims to be the world capital of cassoulet and is a major producer of the dish, celebrated each August since 2000. The town sits on the Canal du Midi and was historically part of the Lauragais, a region once known as the "Pays de Cocagne" for its agricultural abundance. A café and restaurant scene strong for its size makes it a practical base for exploring the wider area.
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- Population12,432
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Castelnaudary: quick answers
Where is Castelnaudary?
Castelnaudary is in Aude, France, about 34 km21 miles in a straight line from Carcassonne.
How do you get to Castelnaudary?
The nearest airport is Carcassonne (CCF), about 35 min away by road. The nearest train station is Castelnaudary, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Castelnaudary?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 98 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Castelnaudary?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 22 restaurants, 4 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Castelnaudary?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Lagrasse, Rennes-le-Château and Montolieu.