Cathar Castles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
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Where to stay in Cathar Castles

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City of Carcassonne

5/5(5 area reviews)

City of Carcassonne is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while in the area.

City of Carcassonne
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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 Place Carnot and Canal du Midi.

Bastide Saint-Louis
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Saint-Just

While there might not be top attractions in Saint-Just, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'.

Saint-Just
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

1 Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$296 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$296
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Beautiful and incredible. Don’t miss out.
"Having been spectacularly let down by another venue locally - I booked here at short notice. I’m so glad I did - genuinely stunning hotel, brilliant and helpful staff and a wonderful stay overall. I genuinely can’t find fault in any way."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
The price is NZ$182 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$182
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Belvianes-et-Cavirac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rodeoraft and Gorges de St-Georges ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
Hotel La Chaumiere

Hotel La Chaumiere

3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is NZ$152 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$152
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quillan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions The Nature ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"The Chaumiere is really the only good hotel in this area, decor feels a little set in the 1990's, but facilities are great and the set menu at the restaurant is a real treat. It has a nice casual feel and a very attentive owner/manager"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel La Chaumiere
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Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN

Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN

Quillan
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Quillan. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth ...
Pure relaxation
"We normally do the all inclusive holidays but this year decided to drive and stay in a villa. Matt the host was always available if both pre during and post our stay for any questions issue concerns we had. We were not disappointed with this property this is massive an as family of 7 we never felt ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sep. 2024

Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN
Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains

Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains

Couiza
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Couiza. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Great stay at Gite des Patiasses
"Really enjoyed our stay. The gite is situated in a picturesque spot in the hills above Couiza and was a good base for visiting the Cathar castles, local towns and villages. The gite was very clean and well equipped. We had plenty of space to relax in after our trips out, good garden area & barbecue. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains
19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside

19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside

Lavelanet
Stay at this cottage in Lavelanet. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Château de Montségur ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"After a warm welcome and Nice Communication by mail we enjoyed our stay in this little paradise surrounded by trees and some very intreeging wildlife. Especially the birds gave us ‘sound and vision’ that was really pleasant.Good equipped, clean, rustique, with an very nice pool, the estate gave us ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside
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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 relaxing 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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
Puivert Castle

Puivert Castle

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Puivert when you take a trip to Puivert Castle. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Puivert Castle
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
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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
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

Cities near Cathar Castles

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Photo "Rouffiac-des-Corbieres" by jim walton (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by jim walton (CC BY)

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