Country France Department Aude Intercommunality Aude en Pyrénées Area 6.17 km² Population 349 (1999) | Region Occitanie Canton Quillan Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Tuesday 4:28 AM Arrondissement Limoux | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 84% Humidity | ||
Ginoles is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. It neighbours a nearby commune, Quillan. Both of these communes are known for their luxurious holiday homes.
Map of 11500 Ginoles, France
The origins of Ginoles are definitely very old and certainly predate the Gallo-Roman era. There are references in ancient texts to Castrum Ginolis, and its thermal springs. The presence of these natural hot springs almost certainly attracted people to this region, which in turn brought agriculture. Due to the sunny climate, since Roman times the cultivation of Olives was an important activity, and many retaining walls called 'terraces' were built on the mountainsides and are still visible especially when one is in the village.
Ginoles is also known for its orchards. In the nearby locality named “Prat Fa” it is said that once there was a “Fanum” there which is a small rural temple of antiquity.
Ginoles had a successful period, with the opening of the Spa which had two hot springs named Prosper and Rosita, located down the hill at Ginoles Les Bains, unfortunately these have since closed.