Corbières facts for kids

Corbières is a name used for several different places in Europe. You can find places called Corbières in France and Switzerland. It's interesting how one name can be shared by different towns, mountains, and even a type of wine!

Corbières in France

In France, the name Corbières is used for a few different locations:

Towns and Villages

• Corbières, Aude: This is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the Aude department of France.
• Corbières-en-Provence: Another commune, this one is found in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.
• Conilhac-Corbières: This is a commune also located in the Aude department, similar to Corbières, Aude.
• La Corbière, Haute-Saône: This commune is in the Haute-Saône department of France.

Mountains and Wine

• Corbières Massif: This is a mountain region located in the Occitanie area of France. It's known for its rugged landscapes.
• Corbières AOC: This refers to a special type of French wine. AOC stands for Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, which means "Controlled Designation of Origin." It's a way to show that the wine comes from a specific area and follows certain rules to ensure its quality.

Corbières in Switzerland

In Switzerland, there is one main place called Corbières:

• Corbières, Fribourg: This is a municipality, which is like a town or district, located in the Gruyère district within the canton of Fribourg.

See also

In Spanish: Corbières para niños