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Carcassonne, France Overview

La Cite, Carcassonne's UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an atmospheric medieval walled city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and stores are scattered among a wealth of winding cobbled streets, turrets and towers. On the other side of the Aude, La Bastide neighborhood offers all the charms of a French country town, complete with a Saturday market. While driving is an option in La Bastide, catch the free shuttle to La Cite and walk. Don't miss Carcassonne Castle or Chateau de... more » La Cite, Carcassonne's UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an atmospheric medieval walled city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and stores are scattered among a wealth of winding cobbled streets, turrets and towers. On the other side of the Aude, La Bastide neighborhood offers all the charms of a French country town, complete with a Saturday market. While driving is an option in La Bastide, catch the free shuttle to La Cite and walk. Don't miss Carcassonne Castle or Chateau de Peyreperteuse. « less
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Mercure Carcassonne Porte de la Cite

4 of 5 stars
London
May 9, 2008

I had a 1 night stay here over the bank holiday weekend & liked it so much I returned for a another 2 night stay. I liked the 1st floor, garden side bedrooms where your doors open out onto a nice...more

Fasthotel Carcassonne

May 6, 2008

We booked a Fri, Sat and Sun night, then changed and canceled the Sat night. Need we elaborate on the confusion that reigned? When we got there despite no English the proprietors were excellent, very...more

Hotel du Pont Vieux

4 of 5 stars
Oxted, Surrey
May 5, 2008

Almost backing right on to the historic "Cite", the medieval Castle which is Carcassonne's main attraction and only a few minutes' walk, there are stunning views from the top-floor "observation...more

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