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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in City of Carcassonne
Hôtel Le Donjon - Coeur de la Cité Médiévale
"Don’t take my word for it. Just visit this incredible piece of history and stay at the great hotel."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection
"Unique property within the wall. Garden view recommended. Dinner at hotel’s restaurant was 3+ hours- very good traditional French cuisine, so many couses. Skip lunch before."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology
"This a charming boutique hotel right in front of the main gate of the citadel. We really enjoyed our stay and we can only praise the staff and the quality of the hotel. Our only slight disappointment was the layout of the room and what we have seen it seems that they all share the same flaws. While ..."
Reviewed on 7 May 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
"Très bien"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Tribe Carcassonne
"Breakfast with a view was lovely and so easy to walk to the city. Firm but comfy beds."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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.
