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What to do and see in Carcassonne Center, Occitanie: The Best Historic Sites
Step back several centuries and imagine yourself in medieval times. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Cite at Carcassonne is a painstakingly restored medieval walled city on a hill by the Aude River. You'll half-expect to see armed lookouts manning the fortified city's towers. Cross the river to La Bastide neighborhood for all the charms of a French country town.
Restaurants in Carcassonne Center
1. Cathar Castles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By alexanderp982 - Helmsange, Luxembourg
Once you have parked in the village, walked to the entrance and paid the fee (face mask compulsory inside) you then take off your mask for the steepish walk up the hillside paths to reach each of the 4 castle ruins in turn. Allow 2 hours to do the tour. Ticket includes access to viewpoint across the valley which you can then drive to afterwards.
2. Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,819 reviews
Reviewed By shonas804 - Auckland, New Zealand
We absolutely loved visiting here. Imagine a real life medieval town, Harry Potter fans would love this place. I loved everything thing about it .... from the cobbled streets, the amazing turrets, to the fantastic shops, the incredible history and being able who walk around in a living city with so much history. The church had gorgeous stained glass windows. Go here, it is amazing!
3. Memorial House (Maison des Memoires)
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Home of poet Joë Bousquet.
4. Porte Narbonnaise
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Albywon - Sydney, Australia
This is the main entrance to the Citi and is normally crowded, at least that was the old "normal". Today, 19th May, open but pretty much deserted, due to the coronavirus. Hopefully it will be busy again one day...
5. La Bastide Saint Louis
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3.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By 881thuyh
I love La Bastide Saint Louis neighborhood. it is one of my favorite place to stay in Carcassonne, very cute little town with all wonderful restaurants, caffe and shop close by. it is also close to Le Cite ( Medieval town ) as well! I would highly recommend people to stay here while visiting Carcassonne.
