City of Carcassonne Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Château Comtal
After visiting Château Comtal, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carcassonne. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Narbonnaise Gate
After visiting Narbonnaise 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
After visiting Aude Gate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carcassonne. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour
Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders
Carcassonne Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts Entry Ticket
Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines
Pennautier: Tour and Tasting at Château Auzias
Top hotels in City of Carcassonne
Hôtel Le Donjon - Coeur de la Cité Médiévale
We enjoyed everything about this property! Inside the walls, walkable to everything, great breakfast.! The staff were above and beyond!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection
Beautiful location and hotel. Absolutely worth staying there. Room 306
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology
The hotel is very convenient for accessing the fortress, shops & restaurants. It is right across the street from the wall & very close to the gate without the long uphill walk. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable, room was very clean. The shower was a little small but fine & ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hostel Coeur de Cité
Perfect location for sight seeing in the area. Accommodations as expected for a hostel, we booked a private room which was even better!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Mercure Carcassonne la Cite Hotel
Room was clean, breakfast was great (apart from the pod coffee machine not working very well), late check out at 12.00 was really helpful and staff were really friendly at the reception desk and at breakfast. The pool wasn’t open which was a shame as it was 26 degrees whilst we were there. I would ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Tribe Carcassonne
Great location at very reasonable price. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around City of Carcassonne
Bastide Saint-Louis
Bastide Saint-Louis is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Carnot and Maison des Memoires.
