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Information About Avignonet Lauragais, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue

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Things to do in Avignonet Lauragais

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

The village is historically connected with the start of repression of the Cathars.

Is this place famous for anything?

The murder of the Pope's emissary staying in the village started a set of repressive campaigns against the Cathars, considered to be heretics by the catholic church, which ended with the siege of Montségur.

Is there a market day?

There is no regular market. However, in the summer on Wednesdays a night market is organised (the 2 last weeks of July & the 2 first weeks of August)

Is there a public swimming pool?

no

Is there a tourist office?

La Maison de la Garonne in the harbour; sells also local specialities

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

Carcassonne or Toulouse

Are there any museums near here?

No museum anymore. The exhibition about the history of the Canal has been transferred to the Presidial Museum in Castelnaudary

Is there anything else worth mentioning?

Port Lauragais is also a rest area along the motorway.


Eating and Drinking in Avignonet Lauragais

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Budget restaurant

La Dînée
Address: Port Lauragais
Cuisine: local
Speciality: Cassoulet and confit (duck preserves)
Opening Hours: All year round every day from 11:00am to 3:30pm and from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Contact Details: tel +33 561 27 14 50

Moderately priced restaurant

Le Pilori
Address: In the village on the N 113 ( when leaving for Toulouse).
Cuisine: traditional
Opening Hours: Closed on Wednesday
Contact Details: tel+33 561 27 12 47


Shopping in Avignonet Lauragais

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Supermarket

There is a small grocery in the village
Grand Rue
Opening Hours: tel +33 561 81 63 75

What other shops are there??

There is a bakery at 1 avenue Occitanie
Opening Hours: tel +33 561 27 05 73


Practicalities at Avignonet Lauragais

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Mooring

In Port Lauragais at PK 50.2

Can I get water here?

yes

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

yes

Can I get fuel here?

yes

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

yes

Is there a doctor?

Clavier P. , 24 Grand'rue - tel +33 561 27 01 33

Is there a taxi company here?

no

Can I get internet access here?

no

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