Cottages in Carcassonne

Getting to know the culture and history of any tourist destination is worth any effort, that's for sure! But when it comes to European countries, the excitement is even greater. In Carcassonne there is a long history that you will love to know, that's why this destination is a good option if you want to go as a couple or with friends, it will interest you a lot. In addition, many of the accommodations are located in areas close to the city centre such as Canal du Midi, so you can easily visit all the historical destinations that make life here.

Tourists always get the best impression of a place, and Carcassonne certainly lives up to that fact. Many of the cottages in this location are spacious and beautiful, with terraces and balconies that open your eyes to dreamy views. Many of them are more like mansions than cottages, and others are more intimate but with a warm and romantic atmosphere that we assure you... you won't want to leave! They have all the comforts and basic necessities covered: bathrooms and kitchens equipped with everything you'll want for your stay.

We have already told you that one of the most attractive things to see on your trip to Carcassonne is all the historical sites of this location, as well as the castles. One of the ones you must visit is the Chateau Comtal, it is a must see destination, well preserved and with a peaceful atmosphere that you will love, you will be able to check how spacious the rooms of the castle are and also take a look at the ramparts, while from the heights you can enjoy unforgettable views of Carcassonne and parts of the interior of the castle; On the other hand, you can't miss the enchanting Carcassonne Castle, its facilities have the most interesting ramparts, rooms, towers, with spectacular views, besides, the place is quiet and has explanatory signs everywhere, a visit to learn and enjoy.

One of the best ways to get to know the culture is in the art museums or in the markets where we learn more about the typical food or the way of life of the locals of the region. One of the places we recommend you to visit to see the culture of Carcassonne is the Theatre Jean Deschamps, this theatre is incredible and we will tell you why: the facilities are as close to medieval style, it has walls and ruins of castles of this style around and the acoustics are very good for the presentations. Art is exciting, and it is for this reason that the Musée des Beaux-Arts can be a really attractive visit, here you will be able to admire the most outstanding and important works of art of western painting, specifically from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

If you're a fan of excursions, then tours with Lastours Castles & Cité de Carcassonne are a must on your visit; you'll appreciate the beautiful scenery of the medieval city in the south of France to the fullest, what better plan to learn more about France's fortified city; these can be done in groups, so if you want to make plans with your family, you know where to go

France has some of the most beautiful natural sites, and in Carcassonne you'll find several of them, the Valley of Paradise is one of these natural spots that deserve a couple of minutes of silence to admire; we recommend you take walks in this valley in the mornings, it's a total escape from the crowds of the city streets, we're sure you'll love it.

Visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth is ideal if you want to learn more about the religious areas. One of the best aspects of this place, is that it is part of the guided tours of Carcassonne where you will spend 2 hours of pure sightseeing getting to know the emblematic areas of this French location, even seeing various historical sites that feature mediaeval era contraptions and learn.

One of the must-visit restaurants in Carcassonne is the Meli Et Zeli, their dishes are prepared with the greatest care and the explosion of flavours is incredible. It is said that the pumpkin soup and salad with ravioli is a great option accompanied by the veal steak without forgetting to taste it with some good potatoes. We recommend you to ask for the dish of the day!

We have already shown you many of the highlights of Carcassonne's mediaeval history, which is why in this section we cannot fail to recommend a visit to Le Pont Vieux, or in English, The Old Bridge. This bridge is open to pedestrians only, a great antique from medieval times, it has an incredible view of the river and the fortification that accompanies it, you can't miss this visit!

One of the most beautiful churches in the region is undoubtedly the Église Saint-Nazaire, in your visit to this church you will appreciate the finest art in its mosaics in the windows, and all the gothic and Romanesque style that it boasts to tourists. It is free to visit and of great cultural value to the area, a good place to visit if you are interested in learning more about this region.

A simple but very beautiful and significant church is the Chapelle Notre Dame de la Santé. You can find it next to the Old Bridge and the river Aude, just before you step over the bridge that takes you to the Cité. It can be considered a monument to the city, inside it has some incredible vaults and sculptures that deserve our full attention, a must in your planning, don't forget to visit it.