Country France Department Aude Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Wednesday 6:08 AM Arrondissement Carcassonne | Region Occitanie Canton Saissac Area 57.03 km² Population 923 (1999) | |
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Intercommunality Cabardès Montagne Noire Weather 3°C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Saissac is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
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Map of 11310 Saissac, France
Geography
The village is perched in the foothills of the Black Mountain at an altitude of 467 m and boasts stunning views of the Vernassonne Gorge as well as the valley plain which stretches between Carcassonne and Castelnaudary.
History
The name of the village first appeared in the 10th century and originates from the Gallo-Romain Saxiago. The history of the village is strongly linked the Château built in the 10th century.
Sights
Near Saissac, there is a transmitter for broadcasting messages to submerged submarines, the La Regine Transmitter. Its mast was built in 1973 and is 330 metres tall – taller than Eiffel Tower.
References
Saissac Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA