By aliciaf, June 25, 2024
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The Castelnaudary Tourist Office is launching a new web application “Wivisites” to independently discover the gems that the region has to offer.
Explore the region from your phone
The concept was born from a desire to make the accessible territory to everyone, simply, so as to be able to capture the attention of all the curious who would like to venture into Lauragais Audois. For that, nothing could be simpler, take out your phone, scan the QR code or go to the link, and let yourself be guided by the audio tour of your choice.
Flash and discover!
Find 11 courses in 10 different languages with various themes. Thanks to that web application, follow the plan and find all the stages of the visits thanks to reference points numbered markings.
Go on a visit!
Coline Avargues
01
Discovering Castelnaudary
Discover the capital of cassoulet from a new perspective by walking its streets, exploring its heritage, or strolling along the famous Canal du Midi. Take the opportunity to admire its authentic Grand Bassin, a popular place for walks.
The Great Basin
Roman Simone
02
Sound tour of the Moulin de la Pomelle
Immerse yourself in the past by listening to 8 sound postcards with varied themes to discover the project of renovation du Pomelle mill. Rediscover this mill, an unprotected rural heritage, in a new light.
The mills in Lauragais
Roman Simone
03
Visit to Salles-sur-l’Hers
Discover the history of Salles-sur-l'Hers and learn more about the monuments of this village typical of Lauragais... According to the book “Canton Salles-sur-l’Hers” and the community of communes Hers and Ganguise in La Piège.
Coline Avargues
04
In the footsteps of a Canal du Midi worker
Meet Jean Pigasse, worker on the Canal du Midi and discover the history of this costs along the Great Basin. The character who guides this visit is borrowed from Michèle Teysseyre's novel "I Jean Pigasse, Canal Worker" available for sale at the Castelnaudary Tourist Office.
The Canal du Midi
Coline Avargues
05
Silence ! It’s running in Castelnaudary
Discover the region from another angle thanks to an audio tour that will guide you to the places of shooting in Occitanie, the second region of France most popular with filmmakers. In Occitanie, more than a hundred production companies film there and Castelnaudary does not escape producers since it served as a to for two important films in the history of cinema... We won't tell you any more... Go to the application!
Coline Avargues
06
Let's explore the Seuil de Naurouze
Come and discover the key role of the Seuil de Naurouze in the operation and supply of the Canal du Midi, the highest point of the line water sharing. Take the opportunity to admire the obelisk de Riquet, erected by his descendants in homage to his work.
The threshold of Naurouze
07
In the footsteps of the Castelnaudary potters
Relive the 1950s and discover Castelnaudary and its potters! Follow a circuit through the Mauléon district, following in the footsteps of old pottery. Learn about pottery making, the factories of the time, and the working conditions of the potters. All illustrated with archive and current images.
Coline Avargues
08
In the footsteps of the Heritage and Culture Association of La Pomarède
Solve puzzles while exploring the historic circuit of the charming village of La Pomarède, located at the foot of the Montagne Noire. Dive into the medieval period thanks to this route designed by the Heritage and Culture Association of La Pomarède.
Our picturesque villages
Coline Avargues
09
In the footsteps of the old mills of Castelnaudary
Although Castelnaudary once had 32 mills, today only one has been restored: the Cugarel mill, but while wandering around the city you can still find hidden remains. Come explore Castelnaudary and discover how the Lauragais windmills work!
The cugarel mill
Roman Simone
10
The legend of the wind in Castelnaudary (children’s course)
During a storm a little girl is found at the foot of the Mill. Who is she ? Where is she from ? She forgot everything! Adrienne, a resident, takes her under her wing and shows her around the city, hoping to help her regain memory. This course is suitable for families, it has been designed for a young audience.
11
Lauragais life of yesteryear: stroll in Verdun-en-Lauragais
Through a walk in the countryside, come and discover the history of the village and life in the Lauragais of yesteryear. Let yourself be carried away by a story that will take you back in time, and immerse yourself in an era where mills and pottery were greatly influence the Lauragais Audois.
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Nature lover and sports fanatic, I am always looking for new spots to explore! A big foodie, I love discovering flavors from around the world.
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