Capsules Et Bouchons sur Carcassonne

A visit to the castle and ramparts is a must. Breathtaking views of the city, the surrounding area, and the ramparts! :-)

The Cité de Carcassonne is a must-see every time I travel through the south of France. And if there's one thing you absolutely shouldn't miss, it's the fabulous Bastille Day fireworks display. I must have been back at least ten times, and the effect is always the same: majestic. The illuminated ramparts, the explosions that set the whole citadel ablaze, the atmosphere in the city… there's something truly unique about it. Even a simple two-hour break during a road trip is enough to be blown away by the sights. On the way to the Abbey of Saint-Martin du Canigou, it's the kind of stop that transforms a journey into a lasting memory. 500 meters before the paid parking lots, on the hill before descending into the citadel, a strip along the edge allows you to park for free. 5, 6 cars max.

Amazing place, walled city, beautiful chateau, loads of history. Must visit.

Entry to the city is free, you can visit it, and it's magnificent! But when they listed all the places I had to pay to visit: the castle, the ramparts, the museum, the little train, etc....well, I didn't do any of them at all. I'm happy to pay, but not to that extent!

Carcassonne is one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses I have ever seen. It is wonderful to stroll around here through the narrow medieval streets and experience the special atmosphere. It is also a beautiful place to visit with a dog. You can walk through the streets of La Cité together, but please note: dogs are not allowed inside the Château Comtal, the city walls/ramparts, and the Basilique Saint-Nazaire. Despite that, there is still plenty of beauty left to discover together with your dog. Highly recommended and definitely worth 5 stars for me.

Fantastic experience within the walls of the establishment, definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful place, it's worth staying overnight and walking through the empty little streets.

Remarkable, imposing, superlatives will always fall short when describing this exceptional city

A magical place, divinely restored and in an exceptional state of preservation. An extremely immersive medieval atmosphere.

It's clear that for this city, only money matters; everything is expensive, and let's not even talk about the parking.