Capendu (French pronunciation: [kapɑ̃dy] ⓘ; Occitan: Campendut) is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.

Fortuitous homophony with Capendu, hamlet of Blainville-Crevon (Seine-Maritime) which means “hung cat”.

Armorial bearings 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).

For seven years, FestiVoix, organized by the community of communes, has invited choral societies and artists.