Preixan: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Preixan is an example of a Circulade village in the Grand Carcassonne area. The Circulades in the Grand Carcassonne area, of which Preixan is considered an example, are dated to around the year 1000.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Preixan is therefore choosing Preixan as their accommodation destination.

Culture and History

The village houses were built in a circle around the centrally located church and castle. The Church of Saint John in Preixan was built on the foundations of the former castle. The church in Preixan also contains a statue of Joan of Arc.

Hiking and Trails

The Les Moulins route passes through Preixan. The Les Moulins hike can also be accessed via Preixan on the D211. The Le Circaète route passes through Preixan. A detour at the highest point of this route offers panoramic views of the Pyrenees. The Le Circaète hiking trail passes through Preixan; along the way, you can walk through the village, which is considered “circular”.

Fishing

The 2.5 km-long fishing section on the Aude at Preixan runs between the stadium car park and the Route de Mascareille, before the Aire de Preixan. In Preixan and Couffoulens, there is a fishing section designated as a no-kill trout course. All fishing techniques using a single barbless hook are permitted on the fishing section of the Aude at Preixan.

Transport

The “Mairie-Preixan” stop on regional liO Occitanie bus route 402 (Axat–Quillan–Limoux–Carcassonne) is located less than 200 metres from Preixan Town Hall.

To the higher-level travel overview: Aude.

Further Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Carcassonne, Mas-Saintes-Puelles, Rustiques, Saint-Louis-Et-Parahou, Villedubert, Fournes-Cabardès, Verzeille, Malves-En-Minervois.