{"id":1894,"date":"2023-04-06T15:28:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/camping-carcassonne\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T17:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:14:35","slug":"tourisme-carcassonne","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/en\/tourisme-carcassonne\/","title":{"rendered":"Carcassonne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Things to do in Carcassonne : the medieval getaway of your dreams !<\/h1>\n<section id=\"ls-section-block_74acbc1e9bd2f6de3c323a001fa07b62\" class=\"ls-section  home-seventh page-one\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped violettes-slider wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn slow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/france-1105973_1280.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"3897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/france-1105973_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Carcassonne castles\" class=\"wp-image-3897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/france-1105973_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/france-1105973_1280-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/france-1105973_1280-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/france-1105973_1280-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-100ms slow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-photo-13020819.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"709\" data-id=\"3900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-photo-13020819.jpg\" alt=\"listed medieval heritage\" class=\"wp-image-3900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-photo-13020819.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-photo-13020819-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-photo-13020819-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pexels-photo-13020819-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full animated fadeIn delay-200ms slow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visiter-la-basilic-de-carcassonne.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"1346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visiter-la-basilic-de-carcassonne.webp\" alt=\"visit the basilica of carcassonne\" class=\"wp-image-1346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visiter-la-basilic-de-carcassonne.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visiter-la-basilic-de-carcassonne-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/visiter-la-basilic-de-carcassonne-768x511.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ls-heading ls-titre-div-block_2054a4c50850ee90a95869307fff9311\" class=\"ls-titre-div h2-like\" >\n    <span>The Citadel of Languedoc!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Nestled between mountains and plains, <strong>Carcassonne<\/strong>, known as Carca to locals, is definitely worth a visit ! Located an <g id=\"gid_1\">hour&#8217;s drive from our Les Violettes campsite<\/g>, this city attracts 2.45 million visitors every year, according to its Tourist Office\u00b9. They come for its incredible<g id=\"gid_2\"> listed medieval heritage<\/g>, its <g id=\"gid_3\">museums<\/g>, its <g id=\"gid_4\">vibrant festival<\/g> and its local specialities. Ready to discover what you can <strong>visit in Carcassonne<\/strong> for an unforgettable experience?   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading no-animation\">Key facts about tourism in Carcassonne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ls-list ls-list-undefined wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Medieval City of Carcassonne<\/strong> : a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 2,500 years of history, 52 towers and 3 km of ramparts!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Ch\u00e2teau Comtal <\/strong>: the heart of the medieval city, former residence of the Trencavel lords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saint-Nazaire Basilica<\/strong> : a Romanesque and Gothic architectural gem with exceptional stained glass windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Old Bridge<\/strong> : the ideal vantage point for admiring the city, especially at sunrise or sunset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Bastide Saint-Louis<\/strong> : the historic centre of the lower town, between the Canal du Midi and the medieval city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The city&#8217;s museums<\/strong> : School Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Centre for Combatant Memory&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdoor activities<\/strong> : walks along the banks of the River Aude, picnics, cruises on the Canal du Midi, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Carcassonne Festival<\/strong> : a major summer event in the medieval city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><strong>Local specialities<\/strong> : try cassoulet, fougasse aux fritons and \u00c9cus de la Cit\u00e9!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section><section id=\"ls-section-block_ebb4de8d9ec4d670b460d9991bd2b317\" class=\"ls-section  home-fourth page-two has-background-image has-parallax\" >\r\n    <div class=\"ls-section__background-image opacity-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/carcassone-4401569_1280.jpg\" alt=\"carcassone 4401569 1280\"><\/div>    <div class=\"container \">\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Medieval City of Carcassonne<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph has-text-align-center\">It would be impossible not to mention the <strong>Medieval City of Carcassonne <\/strong>! It is the ultimate symbol of the city and is listed as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. More than <g id=\"gid_2\">2,500 years of history<\/g> await you here! It is the <strong>largest fortified city in Europe<\/strong>, with 52 <strong>towers <\/strong>and 3 kilometres of <strong>ramparts<\/strong>! Nestled 55 minutes from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/en\/camping-carcassonne-2\/\">campsite near Carcassonne<\/a>, it played a <strong>major role in the defence of the Kingdom of France<\/strong> until 1659.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><strong>Access is free <\/strong>24 hours a day and the atmosphere is unique ! <strong>Cobbled streets<\/strong>, <strong>craft shops <\/strong>and <strong>street performances<\/strong> transport you straight back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph has-text-align-center\"><em>Adress : 15 rue de la Porte d&#8217;Aude, 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section><section id=\"ls-section-block_8dd9fbf9919c8b052d248fa3b5090e1f\" class=\"ls-section  home-fifth page-three has-background has-color-3-background-color has-p-t p-t-15\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">The Ch\u00e2teau Comtal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">In the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau Comtal<\/strong> is a must-see !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">This ancient residence, dating back to the <strong>12th century<\/strong>, belonged to the <strong>Trencavel family<\/strong>, the lords of the region. Its architecture blends<strong> Gallo-Roman and <\/strong><strong>medieval styles<\/strong>. When you visit, you will discover a <g id=\"gid_4\">museum <\/g>and an <g id=\"gid_5\">immersive tour<\/g> that traces the <g id=\"gid_6\">history <\/g><g id=\"gid_7\">of the city<\/g>. Please note that admission <strong>starts at \u20ac13,<\/strong> and access is free for children under 18.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><em>Adress : 1, rue Viollet-le-Duc 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">The Basilique Saint-Nazaire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Continue your <strong>visit <\/strong><strong>to Carcassonne<\/strong> with the <strong>Basilique Saint-Nazaire<\/strong>, a spiritual and artistic masterpiece, nicknamed the <em>Jewel of the City<\/em> !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">This church combines <strong>Romanesque and Gothic styles<\/strong>, with origins dating back to the <strong>11th <\/strong><strong>century<\/strong>. It is world-renowned for its <strong>stained glass windows<\/strong>, considered among the most beautiful in the South of France. Entering this peaceful place in the heart of the fortress is a timeless experience.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><strong>Access to the basilica is free<\/strong> and it is open <strong>all year round from 9am to 6.30pm<\/strong>. According to holidaymakers, it is <strong>a must-see attraction in Carcassonne<\/strong> ! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><em>Adress : place Saint-Nazaire, 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">Le Pont Vieux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><strong>Visiter Carcassonne<\/strong> et ne pas passer par le <strong>Pont Vieux<\/strong> serait regrettable ! Il s&#8217;agit du plus ancien des <g id=\"gid_2\">3 ponts de la ville<\/g>, avec une construction d\u00e9but\u00e9e en <g id=\"gid_3\">1315<\/g>. Il relie la cit\u00e9 <strong>m\u00e9di\u00e9vale<\/strong> \u00e0 la <strong>Bastide<\/strong> <strong>Saint-Louis<\/strong>. Ce <strong>pont pi\u00e9ton<\/strong> est fortement appr\u00e9ci\u00e9 par les amateurs de <strong>photographie<\/strong> !   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">According to many reviews, this is the perfect spot to admire the city, especially at <strong>sunrise and sunset<\/strong>, when the light is at its most beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><em>Adress : rue du Pont Vieux, 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full violettes-piscine\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/architecture-3311479_1280.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/architecture-3311479_1280.jpg\" alt=\"heritage architecture carcassonne\" class=\"wp-image-3914\" 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https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img-6832-wwwvincentphotographiecom-1170x780-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full violettes-piscine\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne.jpg\" alt=\"BA Carcassonne\" class=\"wp-image-5876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne.jpg 1919w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.campinglesviolettes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BA-Carcassonne-1536x892.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">The Bastide Saint-Louis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">After exploring the city, <strong>visit Bastide Saint-Louis<\/strong>, the <strong>historic centre of the lower town<\/strong>, dating back to the <strong>13th century<\/strong> !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Nestled between the <strong>Canal du Midi<\/strong> and the <strong>medieval city of Carcassonne<\/strong>, this lively neighbourhood lies on the <strong>left bank of the Aude River<\/strong>. Its <strong>octagonal layout<\/strong>, with <strong>streets laid out in a grid pattern<\/strong>, its <strong>mansions<\/strong>, <strong>bustling shops<\/strong> and <strong>caf\u00e9s <\/strong>are sure to charm you. Here you will find the <strong>Saint-Michel Cathedral<\/strong>, with its sober Gothic style.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">The museums of Carcassonne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">For a complete cultural immersion during your <strong>visit to Carcassonne<\/strong>, the city&#8217;s museums are an excellent option :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ls-list ls-list-undefined wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>School Museum<\/strong> : step back in time with this reconstruction of a 19th-century school classroom ! Admission is \u20ac4.  <em>Adress : 3 rue du Pl\u00f4, La Cit\u00e9, 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carcassonne Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong> : in 10 rooms, popular with art and history lovers, you will discover paintings, earthenware and temporary exhibitions, all free of charge ! <em>Address: 15 Boulevard Camille Pelletan, 11000 Carcassonne<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centre Culturel de la M\u00e9moire Combattante (Cultural Centre for Military History)<\/strong>: this place pays tribute to the region&#8217;s military history. Collections, archives and objects retrace the conflicts of the 20th century. Admission is free !   <em>Adress : 102 rue Trivalle, 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section><section id=\"ls-section-block_7ad82f849e1c48f439bc8354b5e92e6d\" class=\"ls-section  home-fifth page-three has-background has-color-white-background-color has-p-t p-t-15\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container container--wide\">\r\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">Between picnics, walks and cruises in Carcassonne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting <\/strong><strong>Carcassonne <\/strong>also means enjoying its <strong>natural surroundings<\/strong>! The <strong>banks of<\/strong> the <strong>River Aude<\/strong> are perfect for <strong>walking or cycling<\/strong>. You can even organise a<strong> picnic at the foot of the Cit\u00e9<\/strong>, with a panoramic view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Fancy a different experience ? Enjoy a <strong>cruise on the Canal du Midi<\/strong> ! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget the <strong>Jardin du Calvaire<\/strong>, a small, hidden park in the Bastide. It&#8217;s the ideal place for a peaceful break surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.  <em>Adress : rue Voltaire, 11000 Carcassonne.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">The Carcassonne Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">If you plan to <strong>visit <\/strong><strong>Carcassonne in summer<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivaldecarcassonne.fr\/\">Carcassonne Festival<\/a> is an event not to be missed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">It is one of the most popular festivals in France, attracting more than 200,000 people each year, according to the Occitanie Tourist Office\u00b2. It takes place in the <strong>medieval <\/strong>city. What&#8217;s on the programme ? <strong>Concerts<\/strong>, <strong>operas<\/strong>, <strong>plays<\/strong>, <strong>dance performances<\/strong> and <strong>open-air screenings<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">An \u2018<strong>Off Festival<\/strong>\u2019 even offers <strong>free events<\/strong> throughout the city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls__heading wp-block-heading\">Local specialities you absolutely must try in Carcassonne!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">Your <strong>visit <\/strong><strong>to Carcassonne<\/strong> would not be complete without sampling its local specialities :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ls-list ls-list-undefined wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cassoulet <\/strong>: this is the dish you absolutely must try. It can be made with partridge or mutton. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fougasse aux fritons<\/strong> : flaky and crispy, it can be enjoyed as a starter or with drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les \u00c9cus de la Cit\u00e9<\/strong> : these are chocolates shaped like medieval coins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph\">To savour these delicacies, choose renowned restaurants such as <strong>Restaurant Ad\u00e9la\u00efde<\/strong> or<strong> La Demeure du Cassoulet<\/strong>. And for a total immersion in the local terroir, don&#8217;t miss one of <strong>Carcassonne&#8217;s markets<\/strong> ! There is always one open on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. 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