Caux-et-Sauzens, Rural commune in Aude department, France
Caux-et-Sauzens is a commune in southern France covering about 9 square kilometers, positioned between the Montagne Noire and Malepère mountains. It sits roughly 8 kilometers from Carcassonne at an average elevation of 103 meters above sea level.
Two former villages, Caux and Sauzens, merged into one administrative unit during the French Revolution in 1791. This consolidation created the modern commune structure that exists today.
The residents, called Cauxois and Cauxoises, keep local traditions alive in a place where the Occitan name is Caus e Sausens. Daily life here reflects the blend of languages and customs typical of this region near Carcassonne.
This location is rural and best reached by car, as public transportation options are limited in the area. Visitors typically find it helpful to use a map or navigation tool to explore the local roads and surrounding countryside.
The Canal du Midi passes through the area and marks where two ancient Roman roads once met, one heading toward Toulouse and another toward Ariège. This waterway and the old routes it parallels continue to shape the character of the region today.
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