Trausse is an ancient village with vestiges dating back to ancient Roman civilization still present today. Trausse was formerly known as 'Traussan' signifying its Roman origins. The exact date of origin is unknown, however the Chapelle St Roch is of 8th Century Roman origin. At about the same time the Abbey at Caune Minervois was constructed. The Abbey monks belonged to the Benedictine order.

The fortifications that remain today are of medieval origin. In 1189, the Tour Trencavel is mentioned as a possession of the Abbey at Caune Minervois and owned by the Trencavel viscount. During the Albigenzian crusade the monks of Caunes remained loyal to the roman catholic church. Trausse probably faired well during this crusade because of its ties to the Abbey. In the 15th century Religous Wars between the protestants and catholics, the Duke of Joyeuse took control of Trausse. The Duke ordered the renovations of the Traussan fortifications and the tour in 1573 as a means to protect the newly acquired domain. In 1585 Traussen was taken from the Duke of Joyeuse by Henry de Montmorency, the duke of Damville and constable of Languedoc who supported King Henry the 4th of France.

Today when you visit Trausse you can observe remnants of the old fortification that remain intact. The Tour Trencavale, the rampart and an ancient gate. There is also the romanesque church dating from the 12th and 13th centuries.

In the 18th Century, wine became "king" of the Minervois and Trausse vineyards made an important contribution to the growing wine industry. It was at this time that the house that became Two place de la Liberté was built on a small plaza in Trausse, adjacent to the old gate and in sight of Trencavel tour.

Wine continues to be an important part of Trausse culture today and five fine domaines and caves call Trausse home. We are proud to feature the wines of Trausse winemakers at Two place de la Liberté. Take a look at the links page for information about local winemakers.

Trausse is a quiet village with only 446 inhabitants. There is a small shop that sells bread in morning only a few door away from the house. There is a bar/restaurant and butcher in the village. Just a few kilometers away in Caune Minervois and Rieux Minervois, there are banks, restaurants, bars, markets and other commercial facilities. Carcassonne is only 20 minutes away and has large supermarkets and other commercial facilities.