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

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
Aude Gate

Aude Gate

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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
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
Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

4/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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 Outdoor Escape Game: Ghosts of the Citadel

Ghosts of the Citadel Outdoor Escape Game in Carcassonne

NZ$18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghosts of the Citadel Outdoor Escape Game in Carcassonne
Dame Agathe Duchêne, to serve you!

Costumed guided tour of the City of Carcassonne (on foot)

NZ$361
per traveller
Costumed guided tour of the City of Carcassonne (on foot)
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$44
per adult
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour
Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne

Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne

NZ$304
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne
Carcassonne: Fortress Walking Tour

Carcassonne: Fortress Walking Tour

NZ$323
per traveller
Carcassonne: Fortress Walking Tour
Comprehensive Private Guided Tour of Carcassonne

Complete Private Tour City and Castle of Carcassonne

NZ$418
per adult
Complete Private Tour City and Castle of Carcassonne
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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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$338 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"This is a quaint boutique hotel in a great location in the walled city. The staff were kind and the room was nice"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Hôtel Le Donjon - Coeur de la Cité Médiévale
Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection
Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection
5 out of 5
Place Auguste Pierre Pont, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is NZ$641 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$641
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (770 reviews)
Best way to stay to immerse yourself in old times
"The medieval city of Carcossonne is amazing, like stepping back in time, and staying at the Hotel De La Cite just contributes to this feeling (although only build in 1880's). A grand, imposing building directly opposite the Basilicca puts it at the heart of the old city. Excellent service, lovely ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Hotel de la Cite 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 NZ$411 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (423 reviews)
"Our family loved this hotel! The staff was so welcoming and the grounds are beautiful. Very convenient for exploring Carcassonne. Our room was clean and quiet and the beds were comfortable. We would definitely book again!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 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 NZ$232 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (204 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Greeted as entered. Desk personnel were patient and efficient."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Mercure Carcassonne la Cite Hotel
Hôtel Du Pont Vieux
Hôtel Du Pont Vieux
3 out of 5
32 Rue Trivalle, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is NZ$187 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (912 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Comfy room. Amazing view at night of Cite Carcassonne. Solid breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Hôtel Du Pont Vieux
Tribe Carcassonne
Tribe Carcassonne
4 out of 5
2 Rue Des 3 Couronnes, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is NZ$196 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
Nice place
"Nice hotel, welcoming and comfortable. Restaurant food lacked in choice for vegetarians and vegans, not really any healthy choice. But the staff were lovely and the service was great. Room was comfortable and practical, though the colour choice was a bit odd & the shower was small even for me, a ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Tribe Carcassonne
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Other neighbourhoods around City of Carcassonne

Carcassonne which includes landscape views, château or palace and heritage architecture

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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