Things to Do in Carcassonne

There are 13 attractions in Carcassonne. Carcassonne Cathedral, gothic cathedral within carcassonne's fortified medieval city, is the most popular.

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Carcassonne Cathedral

Carcassonne Cathedral

Gothic cathedral within Carcassonne's fortified medieval city

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

Medieval fortified citadel with concentric ramparts, UNESCO-listed

Historical Site

Peyrepertuse

Ruined cliffside Cathar fortress with dramatic views

Châteaux de Lastours

Châteaux de Lastours

Cluster of medieval hilltop castles with Cathar history

Lagrasse Abbey

Medieval abbey within fortified village and riverside setting

Puilaurens Castle

Puilaurens Castle

Medieval Cathar fortress perched on a rocky spur

Château d'Arques

Château d'Arques

Medieval hilltop castle in Aude with fortress remains

Château de Termes

Château de Termes

Ruined Cathar-era castle overlooking garrigue landscape

Alet Cathedral

Ruined medieval cathedral set within Alet-les-Bains

Corbières Massif

Corbières Massif

Rugged French massif with vineyards and limestone landscapes

Montagne Noire

Southern French mountain range, part of the Massif Central

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Medieval Carcassonne basilica with Gothic and Romanesque elements

Bassin de Saint-Ferréol

Bassin de Saint-Ferréol

Historic reservoir built for Canal du Midi water supply