Sightseeing
La Cite, Carcassonne’s UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an atmospheric medieval walled city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and stores are scattered among a wealth of winding streets.
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Cité de Carcassonne
1 Rue Viollet le DucLa Cite, Carcassonne’s UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an atmospheric medieval walled city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and stores are scattered among a wealth of winding streets.
Hub of the Cabardès since the height of the Middle-Ages, Lastours constitutes a harmonious site with its four castles at 300 metres altitude, at the top of a mountain spur.
81 locals recommend
The Four Castles of Lastours
22 Rte des 4 ChâteauxHub of the Cabardès since the height of the Middle-Ages, Lastours constitutes a harmonious site with its four castles at 300 metres altitude, at the top of a mountain spur.
In Montolieu everything is geared to reading, the discovery of paper, traditional printing and binding. The book village was created to be a reminiscent of Britain’s Hay-on-Wye or Belgium’s Redu.
62 locals recommend
Montolieu
In Montolieu everything is geared to reading, the discovery of paper, traditional printing and binding. The book village was created to be a reminiscent of Britain’s Hay-on-Wye or Belgium’s Redu.
In the heart of the « Montagne Noire », to the north-west of Carcassonne, the castle of Saissac stands on its terraces facing an exceptional landscape with the Pyrenees mountains on the horizon.
18 locals recommend
Castle of Saissac
Rue Bertrand de SaissacIn the heart of the « Montagne Noire », to the north-west of Carcassonne, the castle of Saissac stands on its terraces facing an exceptional landscape with the Pyrenees mountains on the horizon.
Since Domaine de La Bade is close to the Canal du Midi, you can walk, cycle or cruise in the dappled shade of the plantanes trees that line the paths and waterways.
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Bram
Since Domaine de La Bade is close to the Canal du Midi, you can walk, cycle or cruise in the dappled shade of the plantanes trees that line the paths and waterways.
Food Scene
Castelnaudary is considered the world capital of Cassoulet - the savory ragout of meats and white beans that is probably the emblematic dish of southwestern France's Languedoc region.
49 locals recommend
Castelnaudary
Castelnaudary is considered the world capital of Cassoulet - the savory ragout of meats and white beans that is probably the emblematic dish of southwestern France's Languedoc region.
Romantic setting along the Candal du Midi with tasty food and delicious wines.
Restaurant La Rive Belle
Rue du CanalRomantic setting along the Candal du Midi with tasty food and delicious wines.
In the nearby village of Pennautier, you’ll find this pleasant restaurant and bar a vin. Menu’s offering fresh Medditerranean flavours is what you can expect here in a relaxed and contemporary setting
Pennautier
In the nearby village of Pennautier, you’ll find this pleasant restaurant and bar a vin. Menu’s offering fresh Medditerranean flavours is what you can expect here in a relaxed and contemporary setting
Pleasantly located on the Canal du Midi. This restaurant is great for sea food and serves great ice creams too.
8 locals recommend
Restaurant "L'Ile aux Oiseaux"
Pleasantly located on the Canal du Midi. This restaurant is great for sea food and serves great ice creams too.
Le Jardin en Ville - placed in the middle of a residential area - is a great surprise. The "arty" ambiance, great terrace and fabulous food and wine are worth visiting.
27 locals recommend
Le Jardin en Ville
5 Rue des FramboisiersLe Jardin en Ville - placed in the middle of a residential area - is a great surprise. The "arty" ambiance, great terrace and fabulous food and wine are worth visiting.
This is a hidden gem, a truly unique restaurant tucked away in a residential area of Carcassonne, offering delicious food at a more than reasonable price.
38 locals recommend
Le Clos des Framboisiers
8 Rue des FramboisiersThis is a hidden gem, a truly unique restaurant tucked away in a residential area of Carcassonne, offering delicious food at a more than reasonable price.
Stunning setting and great food. Try the Sunday evening set menu or their lunch for a great night out at a good price.
21 locals recommend
Domaine Gayda
Chemin de MoscouStunning setting and great food. Try the Sunday evening set menu or their lunch for a great night out at a good price.
Essentials
This magnificent market is held every Monday morning throughout the year. As well as fresh home grown produce you can buy antiques, clothing, wine, trinkets, in fact just about anything.
182 locals recommend
Mirepoix
This magnificent market is held every Monday morning throughout the year. As well as fresh home grown produce you can buy antiques, clothing, wine, trinkets, in fact just about anything.
One of the great treasures of the Aude: colorful markets all straight out of the neighboring gardens. Over the seasons, fruits and vegetables, honey and other local products gather throughout the year
480 locals recommend
Carcassonne
One of the great treasures of the Aude: colorful markets all straight out of the neighboring gardens. Over the seasons, fruits and vegetables, honey and other local products gather throughout the year