La Pomarède is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. La Pomarède is centred on a partially preserved Cathar chateau (castle) which is now the property of the commune. The chateau contains the Maire, a post office and small library, a primary school, and a privately owned hotel and restaurant. There is also a parish church and cemetery in the commune. Self-catering accommodation is available in gites a few minutes' walk from the chateau.