Alaigne

Alaigne (Alanha) is a commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southern France.

Geography
The commune is located some 10 km north-west of Limoux and 20 km east of Mirepoix. A number of district roads all converge on the village of Alaigne: the D102 south from Belvèze-du-Razès, the D702 west from Routier, the D102 north-west from Limoux, and the D52 which comes east from Bellegarde-du-Razès then continues south to Villelongue-d'Aude.

The village itself is a traditional Circulade located in the historical region of Razès.

Located in the AOP Malepere wine growing area, the commune is mostly vineyards and farmland for wheat, rape and sunflowers with a few scattered forests. There are no villages or hamlets other than Alaigne.

History
Before the Revolution, Alaigne was a part of Pieusse and Routier was a barony of the Archbishop of Narbonne.

Administration
List of Successive Mayors of Alaigne

Population
The inhabitants of the commune are known as Alaignois or Alaignoises in French.

Civil heritage

 * The Porte de Papi Fortified door (15th century) is registered as an historical monument.

Religious heritage

 * The Cemetery contains a number of items that are registered as historical objects:
 * A Funeral Stèle (1668)
 * A Funeral Stèle (16th century)
 * A Funeral Stèle (17th century)
 * 2 Funeral Stèles (16th century)
 * The Parish Church of Saint-Pierre es Liens contains a number of items that are registered as historical objects:
 * A Chalice with Paten (18th century)
 * A Chalice with Paten (1798 & 1809)
 * 2 Stoups (18th century)
 * The facing of the Altar and the communion table (18th century)
 * A Reliquary Cross of Saint Julie (17th century)