What to do around Carcassonne? Our must-sees

la Cité médiévale de Carcassonne

VISIT THE CITÉ MÉDIÉVALE 10 min away

Nestled on a hilltop, the medieval city dominates the entire town and is said to be one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in the world. Come and discover this UNESCO jewel of our history and stroll through its charming streets. It’s a real immersion in the Middle Ages.

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Place à Carcassonne

CARCASSONNE CENTRE VILLE 5 min away

The Bastide Saint-Louis is the center of present-day Carcassonne, but dates back to 1209. It’s the epitome of Carcassonne conviviality, with its markets, small stores, restaurants and numerous cultural visits.

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Gouffre de Cabrespine, à visiter près de Carcassonne

CABRESPINE GIANT CHASM 30min away

The Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine is one of the 10 most beautiful caves in Europe, at a depth of 250 meters. Impressive! It is unique in that it boasts an unprecedented diversity of training courses. Experience the thrill of a balcony suspended above the void. Caving tours available

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balade à vélo dans les vignes autour de Carcassonne

WALKS THROUGH THE VINEYARDS
AND HIKING TRAILS STARTING ON SITE

Numerous walks and marked trails for hiking and mountain biking around Carcassonne in the Aude Cathar country, Montagne Noire, Alaric, Minervois, Cabardès, Malepère … We offer bicycles for your outings.

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Le canal du midi

CANAL DU MIDI 2min away

Designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi, once used to transport goods and people, runs through the heart of Carcassonne. UNESCO

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Grotte de Limousis, excursion près de Carcassonne

LIMOUSIS CAVES 30min away

The largest converted cave in Cathar country. Over a distance of more than a kilometer, you’ll discover 7 diverse halls, with hundreds of formations, fairy-tale gours and thousands of crystals.

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château Lastours

LASTOURS CASTLES 30 min away

This fortified medieval town, whose origins date back to the Gallo-Roman period, owes its renown to its double enclosure, almost 3 km long1 and comprising fifty-two towers1, which dominates the Aude valley. The Cité also includes a château (the Château Comtal) and a basilica (the Basilique Saint-Nazaire).

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Carcassonne shopping centerShopping centre
and supermarkets 2 km away

Carcassonne airportCarcassonne Airport
2 km away

Tips and advice
for off-the-beaten-track visits, with pleasure!

You can find us (and valuable information) on the websites of the Carcassonne & Greater Carcassonne tourist offices:

la Cité de Carcassonne, site classé UNESCO