Things to Do in Carcassonne

There are 3 attractions in Carcassonne. Carcassonne Cathedral, gothic cathedral within carcassonne's fortified medieval city, is the most popular.

1

Carcassonne Cathedral

Gothic cathedral within Carcassonne's fortified medieval city

Religious Site

2

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

Medieval fortified citadel with concentric ramparts, UNESCO-listed

Historical Site

3

Peyrepertuse

Ruined cliffside Cathar fortress with dramatic views

Castle

4

Châteaux de Lastours

Cluster of medieval hilltop castles with Cathar history

Castle

5

Lagrasse Abbey

Medieval abbey within fortified village and riverside setting

Religious Site

6

Puilaurens Castle

Medieval Cathar fortress perched on a rocky spur

Castle

7

Château d'Arques

Medieval hilltop castle in Aude with fortress remains

Castle

8

Château de Termes

Ruined Cathar-era castle overlooking garrigue landscape

Castle

9

Alet Cathedral

Ruined medieval cathedral set within Alet-les-Bains

Church

10

Corbières Massif

Rugged French massif with vineyards and limestone landscapes

Mountains

11

Montagne Noire

Southern French mountain range, part of the Massif Central

Mountains

12

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Medieval Carcassonne basilica with Gothic and Romanesque elements

Church

13

Bassin de Saint-Ferréol

Historic reservoir built for Canal du Midi water supply

Reservoir