About
Carcassonne
A short introduction
La Cité Médiévale
The medieval castle in Carcassonne is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is an incredible place to visit year round. The castle is perched on a hill above the River Aude. It boasts 52 towers within 2 concentric walls 3km long. It is FREE to visit.
The castle dominates the whole city and is packed with restaurants, shops, museums and hotels along charming streets and alley ways. You truly feel as if you have gone back in time when you wander through it’s streets.
A city of two parts
The History starts over 2000 years ago when the Romans fortified the hilltop
The Highlights
Most impressive
The famous castle
The view of the amazing walled castle of La Cite catches your breath as you cross the Pont Vieux and make your way up to the main gate, “Porte Narbonnaise”. You wander along Rue Trivalle and up a gentle hill to the entrance to the castled city.
Scenery
Mountains, Rivers, Canals
Wherever you drive the scenery will impress you. Cross canal locks on the canal du midi, drive through the hills and mountains, vineyards on all sides and in summer you do this under the most glorious mediterranean skies.