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 Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'.

Saint-Just
Domaine de Fraisse

Domaine de Fraisse

Domaine de Fraisse, Leuc, Aude
The price is ฿3,104 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,104
฿3,524 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this country house in Leuc. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Abbey of Saint-Hilaire and Carcassonne Golf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
"Lovely hosts who have good recommendations and were very helpful and friendly throughout the stay. The hotel is very peaceful and relaxing, the rooms spacious, and breakfast was lovely. It is a little off the beaten track but that added to the charm for us. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Domaine de Fraisse
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
The price is ฿3,104 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,104
฿3,534 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (41 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
Hotel La Chaumiere

Hotel La Chaumiere

3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is ฿2,801 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿2,801
฿3,166 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (78 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
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Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau

4 out of 5
16, Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)
"Very nice hotel close to train station and downtown highly recommend"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
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! (382 reviews)
"I would definitely recommend this place"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli

3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with everything you'd need- location is just a bit further out from all the main attractions in the old town, close to the park though."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
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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 romantic 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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
Puivert Castle

Puivert Castle

Learn about the local history of Puivert when you take a trip to Puivert Castle. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Puivert Castle
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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