Capendu (; ) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
Etymology Mentioned in the form Campendud 1071. Occitan “sloping field”, “inclined field”. Fortuitous homophony with Capendu, hamlet of Blainville-Crevon (Seine-Maritime) which means “hung cat”. Armorial bearings
History One finds potteries dating about 20.000 years ago in the Mayrac locality. The traces reveal a Roman camp site near the placement of the windmill of Roque Del Die (Occitan for Rock of God).
Population
Events For seven years, FestiVoix, organized by the community of communes, has invited choral societies and artists.
See also Corbières AOC Communes of the Aude department
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