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Carcassonne

Carcassonne

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Carcassonne, Prefecture of the Aude department, is a town with two World Heritage sites: the Canal du Midi listed in 1996 (environmental), and the Cité de Carcassonne listed in 1997 (cultural). The town comprises two distinct parts : la Cité occupies a plateau on the right bank of the river Aude. The Bastide Saint-Louis lies on the left bank.

The old district of la Trivalle and the famous Pont Vieux have been, since that time, the links uniting their destiny. Carcassonne has
inherited 2000 years of history and invites you to explore its heritage of fine monuments.

Situated 90 km from Toulouse, at the junction of the main communications routes linking the Atlantic and the Mediterranean,
Carcassonne today enjoys excellent transport services.

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Le Clos de la Cité
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Le Clos de la Cité
Near the City, a perfect location for all your activities (visits, leisure, shops, business, etc.), the residence is made up of 3...

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Sightseeing


  • • In the Cité Médiévale : Saint-Nazaire Basilica (11th – 14th century).

    • In the Bastide Saint-Louis (town centre) : Cathédrale Saint-Michel (14th century), Eglise Saint Vincent (14th-15th century)
    Guided tours of the Cité Médiévale, throughout the year, departing from Château Comtal: Tel 04.68.11.70.70.
    Guided tours of the Bastide Saint -Louis from mid June to mid September, tours with audio guides all year round.
    - Excursions by coach around the region from mid June to October.
    - Boat trips with commentary on the Canal du Midi from April to October.
    - Petit Train de la Cité (tour with commentary around the ramparts from May to the end of September). Horse drawn carriage rides
    between the ramparts from April to October.

    • The Medieval City of Carcassonne : a magnificent grouping of military and religious architecture dating from various periods from
    Gallo-roman to 14th century, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Unique in the world, a complete medieval city with two rows of fortifications and 52 towers.

    • In the Bastide Saint Louis : Musée des Beaux Arts- Maison des Mémoires (various exhibitions, exhibition "Joë Bousquet et son
    temps" – life & times of a local poet).

    • In the Cité Médiévale : Dépôt Lapidaire (lapidary museum), Musée de l'Ecole (school museum), Musée de la Chevalerie (chivalry &
    arms).

    • At the foot of the ramparts : Musée "Mémoires Moyen Age (memories of the Middle Ages).

Useful Links

Carcassonne Tourist Office
28 Rue de Verdun 11890 CARCASSONNE cedex 9
Tél : +33 (0)4.68.10.24.30
Télécopie : +33 (0)4.68.10.24.38

Carcassonne Tourist Office

Events


• September : Rondes des vendanges (courses pédestres).

• October : Marathon de Carcassonne, Fête autour du vin.

• December : Magie de Noël (patinoire, grande roue, pistes de luge, animations diverses) et Foire au gras.