First a little history about the town and our rendezvous with Caunes-Minervois ... and then mostly a pictorial post.
The shutter on my camera phone is constantly clicking.
It’s difficult to choose what to share.
I hope you enjoy.
A flower stand ...
A posed Jennifer in the sunshine ...
“Caunes-Minervois is a small medieval town and commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region in southern France. It is known particularly for its ancient Abbey, dating from the eighth century, and the outstanding red marble that has been quarried locally from Roman times. The name may derive from the ancient local Occitan word for cave, “cauna”, of which there are a number in the immediate area.”... Wikipedia
“The ancient quarry is called "du roy" in reference to the sun king who ordered massive blocks to ornate the Trianon of his palace in Versailles. This red marble can also be seen in other monuments of Paris, Rome and many churches and bourgeois houses in the region”. Info from Aude Tourism.
In the summer of 2005, we spent a week in Caunes-Minervois at Maison des Remparts with our friends D & S ...
the house is still standing but I don’t believe it’s still operating as a gite.
We had a great view over the village allotments ... and today, there were several of the residents working in their garden patch!
We discovered that there was a “Marche du Printemps” happening at the ancient Abbey.
Various vendors, artisans selling their creations.
Families enjoying the May 8th holiday.
Jennifer checking out the unique jewelry ...
Donkey rides for the kids.
Monsieur Honey playing peekaboo ...
A posed Jennifer in the sunshine ...
Throughout the town there are many pink sculptures made from the famous marble.
A table for two by the pink marble fountain ...
Along the river walk, many sculptures are displayed from the 2007 Symposium that was held here.
It’s difficult to see in the photo ... the shutters were in the similar shade / tone as these beautiful plants .
The ancient lavoir that is still in use .
One of many ancient homes framed in rose bushes, accessoried with a pink marble step and bench.
Hello Toro!
Monsieur this might be a nice addition in our courtyard?
We enjoyed a full and busy day in the Minervois region!
