Lagrasse

Lagrasse grew up around its abbey, founded with Charlemagne's approval in the late 8th century on the bank of the Orbieu. The village lies at the bottom of a valley in the Corbières hills, among pines and vineyards, and its narrow medieval streets lead to a 14th-century covered market and old bridges. Potters and artists now work here, and festivals such as Le Banquet du Livre fill its calendar.

Highlights

• Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse, facing the village across the Orbieu
• The Pont-Vieux of 1303 and remains of the town walls
• The 14th-century covered market hall
• Corbières wine from the vineyards on the surrounding hills
• Le Banquet du Livre and an international piano festival

Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.