Visiting Carcassonne is like taking a trip back in time, to 2,500 years ago. Nestling at the top of a hill, the medieval Cité dominates the whole town and stands as one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in the world. Come and discover this jewel of our history and stroll through its charming cobbled streets. It's a truly immersive journey back to the Middle Ages.
But there's much more to Carcassonne than its medieval city. Nearby is the lower town, now known as the Bastide Saint-Louis, the Lac de la Cavayère, a great place to cool off in fine weather, and the famous Canal du Midi with its magnificent locks. The Canal du Midi was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
