Plaigne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The parish church of Plaigne is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The two important transport routes D25 and D625 run through the village; the other roads mainly serve local access.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Plaigne should focus their search on this village.

Culture and history

The Château de La Commanderie was built in the 12th century as a Hospitaller commandery and, in a four-hectare park, retains the character of a medieval fortress. The château can be visited by groups of 15 to 20 people on request.

A special detail of the village's history is the wayside cross in Plaigne: on its north side it bears a fleur-de-lis cross, and on its south side a hand with three fingers extended upwards. The bell comes from the former Saint-Julien-de-Briola church.

Near Plaigne is the Château de Lafage site, which is considered a ruin. The historic site of Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Beaulieu is located in the vicinity of Plaigne. The wider regional area around Plaigne also includes the Notre-Dame de Prouille monastery and the Château de Foix.

Nature and landscape

The Vixiège is designated as an ecological corridor in Plaigne. The wider regional area around Plaigne also includes the Cap de la Mounjo summit, the Pic des Monges summit, the Grotte du Portel cave and the Pech de Limouzy summit.

Agriculture and produce

The Domaine de La Courbe in Plaigne grows seasonal fruit and vegetables and produces jams, syrups and juices, which are sold directly at the farm.

Other places

Pradelles-Cabardès, Ginestas, Lagrasse, Montbrun-Des-Corbières, Argeliers, Bram, Carcassonne, Badens

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