Serres, Aude

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Serres is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.

Geography

The commune is situated on the Route Departmental D613 between Arques and Couiza. Mount Pech Cardou at an altitude of 795 m overlooks Serres village.

Population

Sights

The village has a 16th-century chateau, church dedicated to St Pierre and Tinel wine museum with a 15th-century vaulted wine cellar. A 17th-century restored bridge over the river Rialsesse has a Méridienne verte ("Green Meridian") marker. Another marker is situated outside the church at the old olive tree. The patron saint of the village is St. Miguel.

Economy

The area produces Chardonnay, Chenin, Pinot Noir, Carignan and Mauzac grapes used in Blanquette wine. The village has a caveau where Nicolas Therez and Amandine Caruso produce some of Limoux's finest wines.

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