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Lac de la Cavayère

Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake in the Languedoc-Roussillon région of France, close to the mediaeval town of Carcassonne. The lake, also known as Carcassonne Plage (in English, Carcassonne Beach), was created by the building of a 23 metre high dam in 1988 after severe forest fires affected the area in 1985. The surface area of the lake, which is fed by the creeks of Montirat, Bazalac and Mitgé, is 180,000 m² and it is 1.5 million cubic metres in volume.

Located at 43.1853, 2.41944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lakes of Aude, Reservoirs in France

Stade d'Albert Domec

Stade d'Albert Domec is a multi-use stadium in Carcassonne, France. It has a capacity of 10,000 spectators, and is used mostly for rugby league and rugby union matches. It hosted many matches in various Rugby League World Cups. It has a bronze statue of Carcassonne's most famous player, Puig Aubert.

Located at 43.2178, 2.36444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rugby league stadiums in France, Rugby union stadiums in France, Athletics (track and field) venues in France, Sports venues in Aude

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse, Carcassonne

The Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse or St. Nazarius and St. Celsus (Basilique Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse de Carcassonne), is a basilica minor in Carcassonne, southern France, listed as a national monument of the country. It was formerly the cathedral of Carcassonne until 1801, when it was replaced by the present Carcassonne Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne).

Located at 43.2053, 2.36278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Former cathedrals in France, Basilica churches in France, Carcassonne, Churches in Aude

Fresquel Aqueduct

The Fresquel Aqueduct (French: Pont-canal du Fresquel) is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Fresquel on the level. Built in 1802-1810, the structure is near Carcassonne. It was built when the canal was rerouted to pass through Carcassonne

Located at 43.2376, 2.37321 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Aqueducts on Canal du Midi

Épanchoir de Charques

The Épanchoir de Charques is a siphon for water release from the Canal du Midi east of the Fresquel Single Lock and southeast of the village of Villemoustaussou. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43.24333|N|2.38409|E|scale:1000|||| |primary |name=Charques Siphon }}

Located at 43.2433, 2.38409 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Canal du Midi

Déversoir de St-Jean

The Déversoir de St-Jean is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi immediately to the east of the St-Nazaire Aqueduct and northeast of Carcassonne. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43.22413|N|2.36674|E|scale:1000|||| |primary |name=St-Jean Weir }}

Located at 43.2241, 2.36674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Canal du Midi

Déversion de la Raye

The Déversoir de la Raye is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi west of the Orbiel Aqueduct and northwest of Trèbes. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43.21594|N|2.42553|E|scale:1000|||| |primary |name=Raye Weir }}

Located at 43.2159, 2.42553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Canal du Midi

Cité de Carcassonne

The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortified architectural group located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the department of Aude, in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. It is located on the right bank of the Aude, on the hill, in the south-east part of the actual city. It was the historic city of Carcassonne. It features on the emblem of local rugby league team AS Carcassonne. The Cité de Carcassonne was founded in the Gallo-Roman period.

Located at 43.2067, 2.36361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Castles in Languedoc-Roussillon, Medieval France, World Heritage Sites in France, Carcassonne, Buildings and structures in Aude, Museums in Aude