{"id":131,"count":1,"description":"","link":"https:\/\/camping-latama.com\/en\/herault\/carcassonne\/","name":"Carcassonne","slug":"carcassonne","taxonomy":"category","parent":107,"meta":[],"acf":{"constructeur_de_page":[{"acf_fc_layout":"23_-_full_image_bloc_texte_couleur","couleur_du_fond":"bg_grisclair","couleur_du_bloc":"bg_blanc","fil_dariane":true,"image_de_fond":74909,"titres_plus_texte":"<h1>Tourism in Carcassonne: Medieval city and more...<\/h1>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\"><em>Carcassonne<\/em><\/p>\nCarcassonne and its famous medieval city are a must on your next visit to the Occitanie region:  <strong>5th most visited monument in France!<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"3_-_colonnes_moitie_et_moitie_","couleur_du_fond_bloc_3":"bg_grisclair","inverser_les_colonnes_sur_mobile_":false,"editeur_gauche":"<h2>Carcassonne<\/h2>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\"><em>a must-see<\/em> city in <strong>the Occitanie region<\/strong><\/p>\n<strong>Carcassonne<\/strong>, a must-see town in the Occitanie region of France, is famous for its sublime, world-famous <strong>medieval city<\/strong>.\n\nIn fact, the <strong>medieval city of Carcassonne<\/strong> is the <strong>5th most visited monument in France<\/strong> and <strong>one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in the world<\/strong>. Not to be missed on your next <strong>vacation in Occitanie<\/strong>. \n\nBeyond its exceptional medieval city, Carcassonne hides other nuggets, often less well known, and yet...\n\nHere are a few ideas to help you prepare your <strong>visit to Carcassonne<\/strong> and enjoy a variety of unforgettable experiences.","editeur_droite":"<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74889\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-latama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cite-medievale-carcassonne.jpg\" alt=\"Medieval city of Carcassonne\" width=\"1280\" height=\"714\">","bouton_gauche":[""],"bouton_droit":[""]},{"acf_fc_layout":"2_-_colonnes_un_tier_et_deux_tiers","couleur_du_fond_bloc_2":"bg_grisclair","texte_gauche":"<h2>The City of Carcassonne<\/h2>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\">What to do in <strong>Carcassonne<\/strong> It's time to <em>visit Carcassonne<\/em>! <\/p>","texte_droite":"The <strong>Cit\u00e9 M\u00e9di\u00e9vale de Carcassonne<\/strong>, on the right bank of the River Aude, is <strong>an exceptional<\/strong> and <strong>emblematic<\/strong><strong>site<\/strong> <strong>in Occitanie<\/strong>, and a jewel in the crown of French history. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. It is open to visitors 24 hours a day, every day of the year. \n\nThe medieval city is impressive not only for its perfect state of preservation, but also for its sheer size: 2,500 years of history, 52 towers, 2 concentric walls and 3 kilometers of ramparts.\n\n<strong>Discovering the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/strong> starts with the outside, to admire its grandeur and splendor, but also its structure, with its ramparts, its castle, its ancient moats... The journey back to the Middle Ages can begin.\n\n<!--more-->\n\nThere are four gates to the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>The Porte Narbonnaise<\/strong>, to the east, is the main gate. You'll pass over the drawbridge added by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, during the extensive renovation of the Cit\u00e9, which took place between 1852 and 1879. You'll also see the statute of Dame Carcas, the legend of which we'll tell you a little later.  <\/li>\n \t<li><strong>The Porte d'Aude<\/strong>, to the west, is used by only 6% of visitors entering the city of Carcassonne. It faces the river of the same name. Thanks to its purely medieval style, it has been used as a backdrop for many films, including Les Visiteurs, Robin Hood, Le Corniaud...  <\/li>\n \t<li><strong>The Porte Saint-Nazaire<\/strong> is closest to the Basilique Saint-Nazaire, formerly the Cathedral.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>The Porte de Rodez<\/strong>, the oldest gate in the north, dates back to Gallo-Roman times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOnce you've passed through one of the gates, the journey back in time begins! Stroll through the charming streets and alleys of the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne, where history meets modernity. The medieval alleyways, with their 2500 years of stonework, are lined with stalls selling old-fashioned, handcrafted, artistic and local products, as well as bars and restaurants where your taste buds can discover local produce.  \n\n<strong>In the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne<\/strong>, you can also explore its 3 kilometers of ramparts, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area.\n\n<strong>The ch\u00e2teau comtal<\/strong>, dating from the 12th century, has been modified and improved over the centuries. It's also a must-see if you want to get a better idea of what life was like in the medieval town at the time. Its walls feature 9 towers. The tour costs \u20ac9.50 and lasts around 1h30.   \n\nDon't miss the <strong>Basilique Saint-Nazaire<\/strong>, the Haunted House, the Inquisition Museum and the School Museum.\n\nToday, only around a hundred people live in the Cit\u00e9 year-round. However, the town knows how to keep up with the times, sublimating its history to meet the expectations of French and international tourists alike. \n\nThe Tourist Office offers <strong>guided tours<\/strong>, led by certified guides, all year round, day and night, by lantern light. This gives the tours an added charm that makes them absolutely unforgettable. \n\n<strong>Tours by horse-drawn carriage<\/strong> or <strong>miniature train<\/strong> are another way to discover the medieval town.\n\nAn Escape Game in the medieval city is available on the <strong>Carcassonne Tourist Office<\/strong> website. The tour lasts around 1 hour, and the puzzles are accessible to children aged 12 and over. Augmented Reality films on daily life in the city in the Middle Ages are also available. For younger visitors, workshops on the arts of the Middle Ages are organized for ages 6-11, every Wednesday, at weekends and during school vacations.   \n\nThe must-see event in the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne is the <strong>fireworks display on July 14th<\/strong>. Fabulous, it draws crowds every year: 700,000 people on average. \n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>The legend of Dame Carcas<\/strong>\n\nDuring the Saracen occupation, Emperor Charlemagne laid siege to the Cit\u00e9. Dame Carcas was in charge of the City, and the protection of its people, following the death of her husband, the Saracen king Ballak. \n\nAfter 5 years of siege, the city was starving. Dame Carcas decided to set up a ruse, as a last chance for the city. She arranged straw dummies to make it look as if the city's defenses were still strong. And she stuffed the city's last little pig with the last available measure of wheat, and threw it over the ramparts to make Charlemagne believe that the city still had abundant reserves to withstand the siege.   \n\nAnd it worked. Charlemagne immediately raised the siege. Dame Carcas called him back to make peace by sounding the trumpets, hence \"Carcas sonne\". In honor of the woman who saved the city and its people, the town was renamed Carcasonne.   ","bouton_desktop":[""],"bouton_mobile":[""]},{"acf_fc_layout":"4_-_bloc_sur_image","je_prefere_une_video_en_fond":false,"video_de_fond":"","image_de_fond":74925,"placement_du_bloc":"bloc_gauche","couleur_du_fond":"bg_base","couleur_du_bloc":"bg_base","titres_plus_texte":"<h2>Discovering the Canal du Midi in Carcassonne<\/h2>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\"><em>Waterside<\/em> stroll in <strong>Carcassonne<\/strong><\/p>\nThe  <strong>City of Carcassonne<\/strong>  is not the city's only UNESCO World Heritage site. Carcassonne is also crossed by the <strong>Canal du Midi<\/strong>, a World Heritage site since 1996. \n\nThis titanic work, ordered by Louis XIV and designed by Pierre Paul Riquet, was built in the 17th century to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, facilitating the transport of goods and people. 240 km of waterway with locks, bridges, aqueducts and canal-bridges. The work took 14 years and mobilized 12,000 people. This makes the <strong>Canal du Midi<\/strong> or <strong>Canal Royal<\/strong> a true technical feat; a work of art to be discovered during your <strong>visit to Carcassonne<\/strong> and the Occitanie region.   \n\nThe Canal du Midi or Canal Royal has passed through the heart of Carcassonne since 1810.\n\nSince 1980, the Canal du Midi has been dedicated exclusively to tourism and leisure. On the water or by the water, the Canal Royal offers a wide range of walks, bike rides and boat trips to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy magical moments with the whole family. ","bouton":[""]},{"acf_fc_layout":"2_-_colonnes_un_tier_et_deux_tiers","couleur_du_fond_bloc_2":"bg_grisclair","texte_gauche":"<h2>A day at Lac de Cavay\u00e8re<\/h2>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\"><em>Swimming<\/em> in <strong>Carcassonne<\/strong>!<\/p>","texte_droite":"The <strong>Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/strong> is obviously fabulous. But the <strong>city of Carcassonne<\/strong> is full of other nuggets and activities for a <strong>successful family vacation<\/strong>. <strong>Lac de Cavay\u00e8re<\/strong> is a perfect example!  \n\nInaugurated in 1989, this artificial lake is a year-round resort offering <strong>activities for young and old alike<\/strong>.\n\nIn summer, Lac de Cavay\u00e8re is Carcassonne's beach. With 3 supervised beaches in season, the lake is the <strong>ideal place to swim in Carcassonne<\/strong>. \n\n<!--more-->\n\nA veritable leisure complex, it also offers a wide range of activities, including tree-climbing, an inflatable water-jump park, a waterski lift, pedal boats and paddleboats. Picnic areas, a bar and an on-site restaurant make for a carefree day out.\n\nLac de Cavay\u00e8re is a veritable green lung: a 40-hectare natural area on the outskirts of Carcassonne. Strolls and strolls offer you the chance to relax and unwind in any season. Biodiversity workshops are organized on a regular basis to discover local flora and fauna: soil, insects, trees, fossils...  ","bouton_desktop":[""],"bouton_mobile":[""]},{"acf_fc_layout":"3_-_colonnes_moitie_et_moitie_","couleur_du_fond_bloc_3":"bg_blanc","inverser_les_colonnes_sur_mobile_":false,"editeur_gauche":"<h2>The bastide Saint-Louis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\">A little more <strong>charm<\/strong> and <em>history<\/em>...<\/p>\nThe  <strong>Medieval city<\/strong>  is a real eye-catcher. Yet <strong>Carcassonne's city center<\/strong> is also full of charm, with its colorful facades, lively squares, market, stores, restaurants and other local businesses. \n\nThis district, built on a quadrangular plan around a central square, is packed with mansions, religious buildings and museums, including the Mus\u00e9e des Beaux Arts, the Cath\u00e9drale Saint-Michel, the Jardin du Calvaire and the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Jean Alary.\n\nIf you'd like to spend a pleasant moment on a terrace in the heart of Aude, take a stroll around one of the town's liveliest squares: Place Carnot, Square Gambetta, Square Andr\u00e9 Ch\u00e9nier, Boulevard du Commandant Roumens.","editeur_droite":"<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74907\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-latama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/centre-ville-carcassonne.jpg\" alt=\"carcassonne town center\" width=\"755\" height=\"944\">","bouton_gauche":[""],"bouton_droit":[""]},{"acf_fc_layout":"3_-_colonnes_moitie_et_moitie_","couleur_du_fond_bloc_3":"bg_base","inverser_les_colonnes_sur_mobile_":false,"editeur_gauche":"<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73676\" src=\"https:\/\/camping-latama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vue_piscine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\">","editeur_droite":"<h2>Camping La Tamarissi\u00e8re in Agde<\/h2>\n<p class=\"titre-mise-en-avant\">How to <em>choose a campsite<\/em> in Agde to <strong>visit<\/strong> the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne?<\/p>\nThe  <a href=\"https:\/\/camping-latama.com\/\">3-star seaside campsite La Tamarissi\u00e8re in Agde<\/a>  is just 1h15 from the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne. When you choose to stay at Camping La Tamarissi\u00e8re in Agde, you'll enjoy a vacation that combines swimming, idleness, relaxation and sightseeing, heritage and history. \n\nEnjoy the pleasures of a <strong>family campsite<\/strong> with <strong>direct access to the beach<\/strong>, and accommodation ranging from bare pitches for <strong>traditional camping<\/strong> enthusiasts to cottages with private pools, pitches with private sanitary facilities and chic, comfortable bungalows.\nYou can easily reach Carcassonne for a day of cultural and historical visits and discoveries.","bouton_gauche":[""],"bouton_droit":[""]}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Visiter Carcassonne , Tourisme \u00e0 Carcassonne : que voir ? que faire ?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Immanquable lors de votre prochaine visite en Occitanie, Carcassonne et sa c\u00e9l\u00e9brissime Cit\u00e9 M\u00e9di\u00e9vale : 5\u00e8me monument le plus visit\u00e9 en France !\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/camping-latama.com\/en\/herault\/carcassonne\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Visiter Carcassonne , Tourisme \u00e0 Carcassonne : que voir ? 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