Aragon (Aude)
Aragon is a municipality with 414 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) France ( Aude department) region, near Carcassonne.
The vineyards of the community belong to the protected designation of origin Cabardès.
History
In a cave remains from the Bronze Age ( about 2000 BC) have been found. In 1820 it was discovered a fragment of a funerary inscription from the Gallo -Roman culture.
In the 10th century Aragon belonged to the abbey of Montolieu, however, traces of the landlords of Aragon since the 12th century. Later they cropped areas, but they seem to have acquired this as Cathars. Therefore, the owner of their goods were confiscated by the Inquisition, where they received a financial compensation. The area was later split into the Kingdom and the Diocese of Carcassonne, but despite the lack of protection of the lords of Catharism remained in the village.
In the years 1575 and 1585 the Huguenots occupied the village. Meanwhile, it had withdrawn the Duke of Turenne in 1580.
The village had a prosperous period of the late 18th century, when Weber professions supplying the cloth manufacturer from Carcassonne particular and the community so brought additional income.
Population Development
1793-1866
1872-1926
1931-2005
Attractions
- Church Sainte- Marie: the beginning of the 14th century the church was built in Gothic style, with a predecessor of the 12th century has been replaced. The bell came from in 1673.
- Croix de pierre: The stone cross dates from the 15th century and stands in the center of the village. On the one hand, it is decorated with a relief of Christ, on the other with one of Maria with the child.
- Château de la fin ( built in the late 16th century)
- Musée des vieux outils vignerons: the museum exhibits old wine tools and illustrates the history of local winemaking