City of Carcassonne Travel Guide

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A historic stone castle with multiple towers and a cobblestone pathway leading to an arched entrance.
A historic castle with multiple towers and a fortified wall, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.
A medieval castle with stone walls, towers, and a cobblestone path.
A historic castle surrounded by vineyards and fields.
A medieval castle surrounded by vineyards.

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A historic castle with yellow stripes and a spiral staircase.
Photo by Matthew Rowe
Open Photo by Matthew Rowe

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

10.0/10 (59 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders

Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders

NZ$40
per adult
Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders
Carcassonne Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Carcassonne Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

NZ$20
per adult
Carcassonne Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Barrel room

Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines

NZ$136
per adult
Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines
Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game

Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game

NZ$18
per adult
Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game
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
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Winery Visit with Food and Wine in Carcassonne

NZ$227
per adult
Winery Visit with Food and Wine in 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
The price is NZ$261 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$261
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay in the centre of Carcassonne. Transfer back from and to car park was smooth and actually quite fun. The garden courtyard is a great place to cool off, have a drink or have breakfast. It was essential for us as we had our dog with us. Rooms are good but ours was very small. Great ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

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$918 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$918
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (891 reviews)
"A beautiful 5 star hotel in an incredible location"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

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 NZ$451 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$451
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (497 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The staff was very friendly. The pool and Jacuzzi are unheated as Americans. We did not realize that Jacuzzis in France were unheated. We were put off by this until we discovered that this is pretty much a universal thing in France that Jacuzzis are unheated. They have a ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Hôtel du Château & Spa Gemology
Hostel Coeur de Cité

Hostel Coeur de Cité

8 Rue Raymond Roger Trencavel Carcassonne Aude
The price is NZ$157 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$157
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"A wonderful relaxed stay inside the walls of the medieval city. They allowed us to store our bags after checkout while we explored Carcassonne. A great choice for our family of four!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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$168 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$168
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Solid hotel oitside city centre but on walkable distance. Good quality and price balance."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite
BB HOTEL Carcassonne Rocadest La Cite

BB HOTEL Carcassonne Rocadest La Cite

3 out of 5
17 Rue Joséphine Baker Carcassonne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$149 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$149
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carcassonne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica of Saint-Nazaire and Le Musée de la ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"L’accueil était très chaleureux et on nous a aidé tout au long du séjour. Je recommande vivement. La chambre quadruple était parfaite pour notre petite famille."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

BB HOTEL Carcassonne Rocadest La Cite
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A medieval castle with multiple towers, a stone wall, and a bridge.
Photo by Jim Lewis
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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.

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