Aude district, Occitania, France

Places to visit near Limoux

Limoux is a town in Aude district, Occitania, France, home to about 10,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 44 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 caves. The must-see places are Église Saint-Martin (1 km), Musée Petiet (1 km) and Le Jardin Aux Plantes Parfumées la Bouichère (2 km).

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Limoux, Occitania
Limoux, Aude district, Occitania, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limoux at a glance

Location
Aude district, Occitania, France
Population
about 10,844
Coordinates
43.0549° N, 2.2217° E
Places within 50 km
119 (119 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Limoux

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Churches near Limoux

109 churches within 100 km of Limoux. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Limoux

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limoux. The closest is Château des Évêques d'Alet (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limoux

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limoux. The closest is Val de Dagne (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Limoux

9 caves within 100 km of Limoux. The closest is Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Limoux

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Limoux. The closest is Lac de la Cavayère (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Limoux

4 museums within 100 km of Limoux. The closest is Musée Petiet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Limoux

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limoux
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Aude
  3. 1 km Musée Petiet · museum, Aude
  4. 3 km Château des Évêques d'Alet · heritage site, Aude
  5. 7 km Château de Pieusse · heritage site, Aude
  6. 2 km Le Jardin Aux Plantes Parfumées la Bouichère · park, Aude
  7. 2 km Back to Limoux

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How to reach Limoux

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limoux by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches44109Église Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Forts & heritage58105Château des Évêques d'Alet (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints443Val de Dagne (30 km)
    Caves29Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Lac de la Cavayère (27 km)
    Museums34Musée Petiet (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Réserve Naturelle Régionale du Massif de Saint-Barthélemy (53 km)
    Other attractions23Croix du Pradel (35 km)
    Parks12Le Jardin Aux Plantes Parfumées la Bouichère (2 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastère de Prouilhe (25 km)
    Treks11Le Sentier du Bassin du Lampy (50 km)

    Limoux: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limoux?

    Église Saint-Martin (church, about 1 km), Musée Petiet (museum, about 1 km), Le Jardin Aux Plantes Parfumées la Bouichère (park, about 2 km), Château des Évêques d'Alet (heritage site, about 3 km), Château de Pieusse (heritage site, about 4 km), Cloître de Villemartin (heritage site, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Limoux?

    119 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Limoux?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Église Sainte-Colombe (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Limoux?

    Château des Évêques d'Alet, about 3 km by road; Château de Pieusse (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Limoux?

    Val de Dagne, about 30 km by road; Pech de Bugarach (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limoux?

    Start in Limoux, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Musée Petiet, then Château des Évêques d'Alet, then Château de Pieusse, then Le Jardin Aux Plantes Parfumées la Bouichère, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limoux?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Limoux

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Limoux’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Limoux on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.