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3 unusual facts about Limoux


Roger-Bernard II, Count of Foix

Roger-Bernard and a small contingent of his feudatories constituted a pocket of resistance in Limoux from June 1226 to June 1227, but the war was largely a discontinuous series of skirmishes.

Toques et Clochers

It has taken place each year since 1991 during the weekend of Palm Sunday in the area of Limoux and Saint-Hilaire.

Trencavel

He and his sons are the last known Trencavels, and they ruled only the castle of Limoux.


Boycie Nelson

He stayed 3 seasons in France playing only for Limoux, he helped the club on signing his friend Brian Jellick, and some other Kiwi players.

Couiza

The railway line from Carcassonne runs here stopping in Limoux and Espéraza on the way but the service is limited.

Limoux wine

Records show that Livy traded in non-sparkling white wines from Limoux as far back as the Roman occupation of the region.


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