Saissac Explained

Saissac
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Saissac (Aude).svg
Arrondissement:Carcassonne
Canton:La Malepère à la Montagne Noire
Insee:11367
Postal Code:11310
Mayor:Eric Beteille[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:43.3617°N 2.1694°W
Elevation M:500
Elevation Min M:166
Elevation Max M:742
Area Km2:57.03

Saissac (in French pronounced as /sɛsak/) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.

Geography

The village is perched in the foothills of the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain) at an altitude of 467 m and has 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 to 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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.