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

Carcassonne: Castle and Ramparts Entry Ticket

Carcassonne: Castle and Ramparts Entry Ticket

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carcassonne: Castle and Ramparts Entry Ticket
Barrel room

Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines

NZ$138
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$16
per adult
Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$52
per adult
Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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
Carcassonne English 1h30 Walking Tour of the Medieval City

Carcassonne English 1h30 Walking Tour of the Medieval City

NZ$30
per adult
Carcassonne English 1h30 Walking Tour of the Medieval City
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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$277 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$277
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a very quiet area. Our room was having a small terrace at the garden main floor of the hotel. The staff was very helpful having a shuttle car to the parking outside the citadel. The breakfast was very good. We enjoyed the old streets, the old church and the old castle all very ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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$515 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$515
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
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$359 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$359
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (522 reviews)
"The hotel is situated in a fantastic location, a stone’s throw from the medieval citie. I stayed in room 4 on the ground floor of the hotel for a 3 night trip. The room was beautiful and well equipped with coffee machine, water, air conditioning, bath and shower. The staff were friendly and very ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 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$151 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$151
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (5 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$114 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$114
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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. ...
Campanile Carcassonne Est La Cite
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$230 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$230
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"This is a well located hotel, on a quiet road yet only a short walk from the nearest gate into the medieval city, and from the airport shuttle stop for it. Our room was spacious and stylish, as was the whole hotel. The breakfast buffet was plentiful, with all the hot, cold, cereal, bakery, fruit ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Mercure Carcassonne la Cite Hotel
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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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