Places to Stay in Carcassonne
Carcassonne is the
department of the Aude. There is so much to see at both the famous
fortified medieval town la Cité and the town below known as the Bastide.
la Cité was restored in the 19th century has been designated as a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1997. It is a filled with narrow cobbled
street, cafes and little shops and the beautiful Basilica of
Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Celse church. La Cité plays host to regular
jousting and falconry displays, concerts and theatre performances at the
amphitheatre. For me
the best time of day to visit is in the evening when most of the
visitors have left for the day and you can wander round the fortress
imagining how it was to live there hundreds of years ago.
The Bastide is built in a grid system of narrow streets fabulous for those who like to explore. You will find the city’s Musée des Beaux Arts, interesting little churches, plenty of shops and of course Place Carnot with its central fountain and surrounded with cafes and restaurants and filled with the bustling market on Saturdays.
We have sought out some of the finest places to stay in Carcassonne
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42 rue Victor Hugo - Boutique Luxury
42 rue Victor Hugo is a Luxury B&B in the heart of Carcassonne. 42 Rue Victor Hugo is in the heart of the old town or ‘Bastide Saint-Louis’ , the historical centre of Carcassonne. The suites are located on the first floor of ‘an hotel particulier’ (grand townhouse) and are a minutes walk to ‘Place Carnot’ – the buzzy central square.
L'Echappee Belle
L'Echappee Belle is The double-walled Medieval City of Carcassonne, La Cité, is a UNESCO site which has been lovingly restored and is still inhabited today. Secreted away on a quiet side street near the Basilique Saint Nazaire, and INSIDE THE MEDIEVAL CITY WALLS itself. is this delightful bed & breakfast, L’Echappée Belle on 5 rue Ramond Roger Trencavel. Full of warmth, comfort and charm, with Mediterranean-style fresh, sunny, bright & colourful non-smoking rooms, wonderful king-size beds, air conditioning, hydro-showers (all en-suite), small fridges to chill your wine & ice for your spirits, wifi & more & all this plus a beautiful cool salon, bright solarium for breakfast & a courtyard garden over which your rooms look onto the Cathedral and ramparts beyond. This bed and breakfast is amazing and such a magical place to stay where you wake up to see the sunrise on the Basilique and then the sun setting over the Chateau Comtal. To walk the way that many have gone before over the ancient cobbled streets and through little obscure alleyways. All lit up at night, La Cité takes on an even more special feeling as you walk quietly around the city, or stop to have a glass of wine outside a café or walk along the ramparts to view the picturesque mountains and lush valleys surrounding the city. Come and stay and take some of the magic with you. Double, twin, family, triple or single rooms available with breakfast, taxes and parking included.
La Petite Maison
La Petite Maison - self catering 'home from home'. La Petite Maison is a charming townhouse that's perfect for couples or a single traveller and ideally placed for exploring Carcassonne without needing to hire a car. Situated just off the main shopping street in the historic Bastide Saint Louis, you can walk to the Medieval City, Place Carnot, Canal du Midi and the River Aude. Then, at the end of the day you can relax on our sunny terrace with a glass of wine and continue to soak up the atmosphere of this charming French town. The owners truly love Carcassonne and go the extra mile to make sure their guests have a holiday to remember. And, with their house furnished as a 'home from home', you will find many extra special touches.
Carcassonne Penthouse Apartment
Carcassonne Penthouse Apartment is a self catering apartment in the heart of historic Carcassonne is available to let all year round. It is ideal for anyone planning a vacation in the South of France, or for anyone visiting the historic city of Carcassonne. It is a well appointed, exceptionally light, third story penthouse with three bedrooms and a terrace. Garage parking is available. Broadband is available.
Rue de la Gaffe
17 Rue de la Gaffe is located at the foot of historic Carcassonne Cite and has been totally refurbished to offer a choice of three luxury apartments. With exceptional views of the Cité ramparts, these prime location apartments are the perfect base to explore all that Carcassonne and this fascinating region has to offer. Steeped in Cathar history no wonder Kate Mosse chose here in Carcassonne to live and write her novels. Carcassonne is now a UNESCO World Heritage site hence we attract visitors from all over the globe. The apartments are ideal for city breaks, honeymoon couples, wine-tasting or for people just looking for a great place to visit for a holiday.
Rue de Pont Vieux 
34 rue de Pont Vieux is situated within the medieval Labyrinth of alleys and small streets beneath the Cite ramparts in the picturesque Trivalle district. The area is under the jurisdiction of the Architects for the Historic Monuments of France who impose strict building controls to maintain the historic nature of the area. The house is therefore renovated to a very high standard in keeping with its historic surroundings. The first floor accommodation consists of two large double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room with double and single bed. Plus a separate family bathroom. Leading off the first floor landing is the entrance to the roof terrace. This covered area has open front and sides giving fabulous views of the historic Cite of Carcassonne and its Ramparts. It provides essential shade in the summer and protection in the winter to allow year round usage.
