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Visit Carcassonne
 (Region of France : Languedoc-Roussillon) - Carcassonne possesses two World Patrimony Sites classified by the UNESCO (Canal du Midi in December 1996 - Medieval City in December 1997). Possesses also two distinct parts, two "cities" : the famous medieval Cité, and the Lower Town, also called "la Bastide Saint Louis". Average altitude : 110 metres over sea level, situated between the Montagne Noire to the North and the Corbières and Pyrenees to the South. The city of Carcassonne is exceptionally well-located in the southwest between Toulouse and Narbonne and close to another Heritage site, the Canal du Midi. This network of navigable waterways was built in the 17th century to link the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. more... |
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CCF - Carcassonne Airport Carcassonne is one of the smaller airports serving the Languedoc so it’s easy to find your way around. Carcassonne arrivals are located on the ground floor of the main terminal building. This makes it very easy if you're being met by anyone. And when you go home, Carcassonne departures are just next door in the same building. Flights to Carcassonne from the UK are available through a number of low cost airlines and from a number of destinations in the UK and Ireland The cheapest and fastest way to get in town is the shuttle service (5€ one way). You can use your ticket for a connection with local transport. Shuttles run according to flight schedules and take you to the city centre, train station and the Cité. Hotels with an airport shuttle service near Salvaza airport Carcassonne Hotels near CCF - Carcassonne Airport |
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 Standing between two historic landmarks, the Hôtel de la Cité is set in its own glorious gardens. Each of its 42 guestrooms and 19 Suites are furnished and decorated with more than a dash of aristocratic style. Located between two historic landmarks, the Romanesque Château Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, the Hôtel de la Cité is set in its own glorious gardens. With its solid stone walls, wood panelling and stained-glass windows, the hotel offers luxurious hospitality. As befits a hotel of such unique character, each of its 42 guestrooms and 19 Suites and Junior Suites are individually furnished and decorated with more than a dash of aristocratic style. Several of our rooms and suites have balconies and terraces, allowing spectacular views of Carcassonne and the ramparts of the mediaeval Citadel, as well as the Castle. Other rooms offer views of the narrow cobble-stoned streets of the Citadel. Regularly recommended by the most important gourmet guides, La Barbacane Restaurant offers a menu combining the freshest local ingredients with innovative recipes and fine attention to detail. You can also enjoy a relaxing meal in the informal Chez Saskia Brasserie or enjoy a dinner al fresco in the outdoor summer restaurant, Le Jardin de l'Evêque. Enjoy swimming in the only heated pool in the citadel, horse riding, or golf at the nearby Carcassonne course. The reception desk can arrange day excursions, sightseeing and barge-cruises. |
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Ideal for both business and leisure travellers, this Aragon Hotel is close to all that the city has to offer. Aragon Hotel is located at the foot of the medieval walled city Carcassonne. Guests can visit the museums, abbeys, cathare castles, grottoes and the wine-road close by. The hotel has 29 modern and comfortable rooms that are well equipped with numerous amenities. Conference room equipped with all the audiovisual equipment, accommodating up to 30 people are also available onsite. Relax in the lounge area where you can find out what is happening in and around Carcassonne on the cultural and tourist fronts. Click here for more information and Booking Details |
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| Shopping Carcassonne Antiques (and their replicas sold as souvenirs), books and wine are the most popular items among travelers. Browse the book stores in the Bastide Saint Louis. There are plenty of stores (and some scarce bookshops) along George Clemenceau street. There, you will find rare or sold out editions mainly in French, but isn’t it a treasure to find an old edition of Madame Bovary or other French classic novel? Or a beautifully handcrafted notebook? And it is no wonder you’ll find these gems as the region boasts a long tradition of book binding shops! Montolieu, also called “the city of books”, is only 8 miles from Carcassonne. Antiques? You’ll find the items that were used in different moments of the history of France from old maps to weapons and clothing in the antique shops in La Cite. These stores are like museums where you can feel that you are back in history. Try Antiquites, one of the oldest stores on Porte c’Aude street. Many stores sell replicas of these objects (swords, shields, armors) that make excellent souvenirs or great amusement toys for the kids. You can buy wine from neighboring wineries, at local stores or at the market that every Saturday opens at Place Carnot in La Bastide. The region’s specialty is rose wine, being the Chateau Villerambert-Moureau one of the best regional producers (the Minervois is their most popular kind). |
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| Bars And Nightlife Carcassonne at night is simply magical, the walls and monuments are highlighted with golden lights. On your way to a bar or a discotheque, walking through this open air museum is something you won’t forget. Carcassonne is a small city but as one of the top French tourism destinations, there is a wide range of trendy places to sample. Many people start the evening with an aperitif after a long day of visiting the medieval sites, and then go on to some great nightspots. Latino bars and clubs are very popular! |
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| Carcassonne has been influenced by over
2000 years of conquests, crusades, and the prosperous period of Catharism’s
religion. Before its restoration, the Cité was an abandoned place in an
outlying area in a town made wealthy by the wine trade and the clothes
manufacturing industry. Today Carcassonne offers a unique historical and architectural asset. In the absence of any heavy industry tourism is undoubtedly the city’s strength both because of its geographic position and its exceptional heritage. The medieval walled town, the “Cité”, lies on the right bank of river Aude, and is still home to its population of around 120, with a large number of shops and craftsmen. On the left bank, the modern city Bastide Saint Louis has kept its historical roots. You will be amazed by its outstanding variety of architectural styles, including buildings dating from the 14th to the 18th century such as the Saint Michel Cathedral. The mix of modernity and historical wealth offers a very rich cultural life. Within a unique scenery and authenticity, the city has managed to provide all amenities for both tourists and business travellers. If you have time, the whole region has much more to show, like going on a “péniche” or barge on Canal du Midi or explore the huge vineyards’ hectares. |
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