Languedoc-Roussillon Aude Museums

Bastide Saint-Louis: In the historic center of Carcassonne (11), rent an audio-guide in French, English or Spanish for a 2 hours visit. Open all year, at 28, rue de Verdun.
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Tel: 04 68 10 24 30 Fax: 04 68 10 24 38

Catha-Rama: Audio-visual presentation of the history of the Cathars with multilingual headphones. There is also a Catha-Rama 2 which complements the first show. Check website for opening times. At 47 Avenue Fabre d'Eglantine in Limoux (11).
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Tel: 04 68 31 15 89 Fax: 04 68 31 68 06

Dinosaur Museum: Bones and eggs from around the world are displayed but also local finds including a 12 metre sauropod dinosaur. Excavation site open in July and August. Open from 10:00. On Avenue de la Gare in Esperaza (11).
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Tel: 04 68 74 26 88 

Horreum: Vast underground Roman foodstore. Busts, masks and sculptures line the rooms to bring antiquity back to life. Very pleasant in summer as it is permanently cool. Open 09:30-12:00 and 14:00-17:00. On Rue Rouget de Lisle in Narbonne (34).
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Tel: 04 68 32 45 30 

Le Moulin Benazeth: Working windmill in the middle of the vineyards of Minervois with tours and explanation of its mechanics. There is also a shop selling the wine produced. Open from 10:00-18:30. Located in Villeneuve-Minervois (11).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 68 26 57 56 Fax: 04 68 26 13 64

Musée de la Chapellerie: The museum presents 6500 hats dating back to 1850 to current days, also a shop for buy or rental. Open every day at 3 rue de la Bergerie in Le Somail.
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Tel: 04 68 46 19 26 

Musee des Beaux Arts: Fourteenth century building containing the archeology musem and museum of art and history. Roman frescoes and a painting by Tintoretto are highlights. Open 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays. In the place de l'Hotel de ville in Narbonne (34)
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Tel: 04 68 90 30 54 

Musee du Piano: A collection of pianos from the 19th century to our days. At the Chapelle Saint Jacques, Place du 22 Septembre. Open from 15th of June to end of September.
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Tel: 04 68 31 85 03 

Musee Memoires Moyen Age: Museum dedicate to the Middle Ages from the 5th to the 15th century. The visit begins with a video projection followed by sound and light models. Open 10:00-19:00. At the Espace Pont Levis on Chemin des Anglais in Carcassonne (11).
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Tel: 04 68 71 08 65 

Musee Petiet: In Limoux (11), promenade du Tivoli, a collection of 19th and 20th century paintings from pointillist and Academic Schools. Open all year round.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 68 31 85 03