City of Carcassonne
If you’re looking for a place to visit in the Languedoc-Roussillon region for your next vacation, the Cité de Carcassonne is sure to delight. Located on the right bank of the Aude department in the Languedoc Roussillon region, the Cité de Carcassonne is renowned for its two exceptional UNESCO World Heritage sites (the medieval Cité and the Canal du Midi). It is also famous for its annual festival (Festival de Carcassonne), recognized by the FFFIM (Fédération Française des Festivals Internationaux de Musique).
What to see in the Cité de Carcassonne?
With 2,500 years of history, the wonderful city of Carcassonne boasts a rich historical, architectural, cultural and religious heritage. Magnificent sites and monuments (Écluse de Saint-Jean, Portail des jacobins, Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante, Écluse de Ladouce, Place Carnot and its fountain, Église Saint Gimer, Musee Trésor de Notre Dame de l’Abbaye, Chapelle des carmes, Maison des mémoires – Centre Joe Bousquet, Maison de la truffe d’Occitanie, Écluse de Lalande…) are yours to visit and enjoy.
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The medieval city owes its reputation to its double walls, with 3 km of ramparts and 52 towers. Day or night, you’ll have free access to many of its attractions (the Basilique Saint-Nazaire, the Château Comtal, the Porte Narbonnaise, the Porte d’Aude, the Théâtre de la Cité, the lices, the ramparts, the great well, etc.).
Where to sleep near Carcassonne?
For your vacations in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the 3-star Fun campsite near Carcassonne offers a vacation like no other. A friendly, family atmosphere in a natural setting awaits you in the south of France, where you can enjoy the fresh air and a wide range of leisure and entertainment activities.
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Take a stroll along the streets to admire the architectural heritage of the Cité de Carcassonne. And don’t leave the city without sampling its vineyards, cassoulet (a local dish made with beans, sausages and duck) and foie gras (another regional specialty).
A cruise on the Canal du Midi and the Pont-Vieux near the Cité de Carcassonne is another way to discover the city.
