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

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

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Carcassone Medieval Town

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Carcassone Medieval Town

NZ$14
per adult
Self-Guided Walking Tour in Carcassone Medieval Town
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$43
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

NZ$15
per adult
Carcassonne Ghost Quest: Outdoor Escape & History Game
Front View

Winery Visit with Food and Wine in Carcassonne

NZ$231
per adult
Winery Visit with Food and Wine in Carcassonne
Explore Carcassonne in 60 minutes with a Local

Explore Carcassonne in 60 minutes with a Local

NZ$277
per adult
Explore Carcassonne in 60 minutes with a Local
Dame Agathe Duchêne, to serve you!

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

NZ$381
per traveller
Costumed 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! (998 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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
The price is NZ$534 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$534
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (829 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful hotel inside the city. Great bar, beautiful decor, great staff, big room."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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
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! (454 reviews)
"Lovely small and quiet hotel, just a few steps outside the city walls of old Carcassonne. Easy to get to from the airport by bus. We didn't have, or need a car. Friendly staff. Bar is open all day for hot/cold drinks and snacks. Only minor criticism of the room was that there was no fridge although ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

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Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology
Hostel Coeur de Cité

Hostel Coeur de Cité

8 Rue Raymond Roger Trencavel, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is NZ$163 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$163
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne ...
Hostel Coeur de Cité
Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite

Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite

3 out of 5
Rue Camille Flammarion, Carcassonne, Aude
The price is NZ$130 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$130
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and hotel comfortable. Carpet in room was stained. Good lift and bar."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite
SOWELL COLLECTION Hôtel du Roi & SPA

SOWELL COLLECTION Hôtel du Roi & SPA

5 out of 5
2 Bis Rue des Calquières, Carcassonne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$253 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$253
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location adjacent to the old bridge with spectacular views of the Cité Our room was well equipped and comfortable. Pool was well designed Overall a great stay"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

SOWELL COLLECTION Hôtel du Roi & SPA
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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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