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Visiting Carcassonne, France


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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Traveler Reviews

Le Jardin de la Cite

Jul 16, 2009

The hosts were very welcoming, spoke multiple languages, and were very accomodating. An SNCF train strike forced us to spend an extra day in the city and our hosts were incredibly helpful while we...more

Hotel Montmorency

4 of 5 stars
Córdoba, Spain
Jul 16, 2009

The Montmorency is a pleasant hotel ideally located near the entrance to the castle. The room was clean. The staff was helpful. Internet was included free. The only word of warning is that the map...more

Mercure Carcassonne Porte de la Cite

5 of 5 stars
Alicante
Jul 16, 2009

This hotel is in a fabulous location to Carcassonne city, just a short 5 minute walk. For the price you pay, you can not grumble! OK, so we only had one towel in the bathroom but maybe the chambermaid...more

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