City of Carcassonne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Matthew Rowe
Photo by Matthew Rowe
Photo by Matthew Rowe
Photo by Matthew Rowe
Photo by Rodrigo Ramos Margon Vaz
Photo by Rodrigo Ramos Margon Vaz
Photo by Dominique Clement-Schofield
Photo by Dominique Clement-Schofield
Photo by Rodrigo Ramos Margon Vaz
Photo by Rodrigo Ramos Margon Vaz

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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse
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
Carcassonne which includes a castle, heritage architecture and landscape views

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

Château Comtal

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

Château Comtal

Activities

Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

AU$38
per adult
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour
Carcassonne Outdoor Escape Game: Ghosts of the Citadel

Carcassonne Ghost Quest: Outdoor Escape & History Game

AU$15
per adult
Carcassonne Ghost Quest: Outdoor Escape & History Game
Carcassonne: Fortress Walking Tour

Carcassonne: Fortress Walking Tour

AU$302
per traveller
Carcassonne: Fortress Walking Tour
Viscount's castle

Walking guided tour Carcassonne

AU$305
per traveller
Walking guided tour Carcassonne
Carcassonne: Private Guided Tour of the Medieval Fortress

Carcassonne: Private Guided Tour of the Medieval Fortress

AU$662
per adult
Carcassonne: Private Guided Tour of the Medieval Fortress
In front of the Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse of the City of Carcassonne

Guided tour of the City of Carcassonne (on foot)

AU$305
per traveller
Guided tour of the City of Carcassonne (on foot)
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Our pick of the best City of Carcassonne Hotel Deals

Hôtel Le Donjon - Coeur de la Cité Médiévale

Hôtel Le Donjon - Coeur de la Cité Médiévale

4 out of 5
2 Rue du Comte Roger, Carcassonne, Aude
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This was a beautiful hotel in a stunning place. It was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the shared areas excellent. The only fault is our room felt a bit tired for a 4 star hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Hôtel Le Donjon - Coeur de la Cité Médiévale
Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection

Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
Place Auguste Pierre Pont, Carcassonne, Aude
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$707 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$707
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (804 reviews)
Incredible
"The most beautiful and unique hotel I’ve stayed in. Absolutely fabulous stay."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection
Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology

Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology

4 out of 5
2 Rue Camille Saint Saens, Carcassonne, AUDE
The price is AU$474 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$474
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
"Property was beautiful and the staff was great!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology
Mercure Carcassonne la Cite Hotel

Mercure Carcassonne la Cite Hotel

4 out of 5
18, Rue Camille Saint-Saens, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is AU$308 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$308
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
"This hotel is perfect for access to the fortified village and castle and within walking distance of the town . Reception staff were helpful and friendly . Car parking is tight, the hotel takes no responsibility if your car is parked in , as ours almost was !"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Mercure Carcassonne la Cite Hotel
Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite

Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite

3 out of 5
Rue Camille Flammarion, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is AU$144 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$144
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
Great value
"We needed a one night stop to see a concert, the room was great value, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the accommodation and the friendly welcome from the staff."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite
Cerise Carcassonne Sud

Cerise Carcassonne Sud

3 out of 5
1 Rue Darius Milhaud, Carcassonne
The price is AU$124 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$124
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,051 reviews)
Great location, comfortable if a little basic.
"We had a two night stay to visit the mediaeval town and found the location of the Cerise Carcassonne Sud excellent for this purpose. The carpark is very large and secure with gates closing from 9 pm. The old town is a 5 minute walk away - very do-able even in the 35 C heat. Our rooms (in block A) ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Cerise Carcassonne Sud
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Other neighbourhoods around City of Carcassonne

Carcassonne which includes a castle, heritage architecture and landscape views

Bastide Saint-Louis

5/5(2 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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