Cathar Castles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
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Where to stay in Cathar Castles

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City of Carcassonne

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

City of Carcassonne is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while in the area.

City of Carcassonne
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Bastide Saint-Louis

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Bastide Saint-Louis is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal du Midi and Place Carnot.

Bastide Saint-Louis
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Saint-Just

While there might not be top attractions in Saint-Just, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Rodeoraft.

Saint-Just
Hotel La Chaumiere

Hotel La Chaumiere

3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is ฿2,797 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,797
฿3,161 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quillan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Nature ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"The Chaumiere is really the only good hotel in this area, decor feels a little set in the 1990's, but facilities are great and the set menu at the restaurant is a real treat. It has a nice casual feel and a very attentive owner/manager"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel La Chaumiere
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

1 Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude
The price is ฿4,346 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿4,346
฿4,977 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' is located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"We had a beautiful, large room with a canopy bed. All the furniture was elegant and antique in style. We had a huge bathroom with double sinks. The room came with robe and slippers. Our room was on the second floor reached by a spiral stone staircase. They brought our luggage to the room. Dinner ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
The price is ฿2,755 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,755
฿3,150 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Belvianes-et-Cavirac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rodeoraft and Gorges de St-Georges are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
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Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale

4 out of 5
8 Rue De Caulet, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Saint Radegonde Colomiers Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (651 reviews)
"Tout était parfait"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Montpellier Millénaire

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Montpellier Millénaire

3 out of 5
1684 avenue Albert Einstein, Montpellier, Herault
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (754 reviews)
"A little out dated but clean. Restaurant on site was amazing and the shopping centre a short walk away was great. Would stay there again but will slightly lower expectations of the room condition."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2024

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Montpellier Millénaire
Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole

3 out of 5
1 Allee Antoine Osete, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cité de l'Espace ...
7.8/10 Good! (421 reviews)
"I would definitely recommend this place"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole
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Popular places to visit

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne during your travels in Carcassonne. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
Aude Gate

Aude Gate

After visiting Aude Gate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carcassonne. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
Château de Puivert

Château de Puivert

After visiting Château de Puivert, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puivert. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Château de Puivert
Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne when you take a trip to Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. Stroll along the marina or experience the theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire
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Place Carnot

You can learn about the history of Carcassonne with a trip to Place Carnot. Amble around the area's marina or experience its theatre scene.

Place Carnot
Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne when you take a trip to Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Cities near Cathar Castles

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