Montolieu
Known as a Village du Livre — a book village — Montolieu is a little commune in the Aude department of southern France, set on the southern edge of the Massif central's Montagne Noire. The village has three protected historic monuments, including the 1972-listed church of Saint-André and a Royal Manufactory, and sits within reach of Carcassonne. A Natura 2000 valley, the Vallée du Lampy, lies nearby, along with vineyards and scenic hill country.
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- Population847
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 17 km10 mi
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Montolieu: quick answers
Where is Montolieu?
Montolieu is in Aude, France, about 15 km9.3 miles in a straight line from Carcassonne.
How do you get to Montolieu?
The nearest airport is Carcassonne (CCF), about 25 min away by road. The nearest train station is Bram, about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Montolieu?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is November, with about 95 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Montolieu?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 6 restaurants and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Montolieu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Lagrasse, Rennes-le-Château and Castelnaudary.