Aude

The Aude department is located in the Occitanie region of southern France. It was formerly part of the Midi-Pyrénées region, which was joined with Languedoc-Roussillon in 2016 to form Occitanie. The department is characterized by the Pyrenees mountains in the south and the Massif Central in the north. Its principal river is the Aude. The climate is Mediterranean along the coast and mountainous inland.

Aude is known for its agriculture, particularly viticulture, with a specialization in wine production. The department also engages in cattle and sheep farming. While not heavily industrialized, it has industries related to wine production and a uranium processing plant. Narbonne, a significant town in Aude, was a Roman colony and has historical sites like the Cathedral of Saint-Just and the Palais des Archevêques. The Canal de la Robine runs through the city. Aude is also a tourist destination, with coastal resorts and proximity to historical sites.123