Aude (French: [od]; Occitan: [ˈawðe]) is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country". Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother of Saint Hubertus's brother Eudo. Aude was the name of Roland's fiancée in the chansons de geste.

Home to pretty treasures, Aude is France's best kept secret. After your splendid visit to Aude, you can proceed to an important near-by city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is bestowed with interesting set of attractions like Canal Du Midi, Basilica Of Saint Nazaire, Cathar Castles. A vacation to Aude can typically be of 1-2 days. Immerse in the spirit of the city and you'll not miss your home.

Aude is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.