Cathar Castles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
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Where to stay in Cathar Castles

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City of Carcassonne

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

City of Carcassonne is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while in the area.

City of Carcassonne
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Bastide Saint-Louis

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Bastide Saint-Louis is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal du Midi and Place Carnot.

Bastide Saint-Louis
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Saint-Just

While there might not be top attractions in Saint-Just, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'.

Saint-Just
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

1 Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude
The price is Rp2.337.819 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp2.337.819
Rp2.669.852 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée des Dinosaures ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
Beautiful and incredible. Don’t miss out.
"Having been spectacularly let down by another venue locally - I booked here at short notice. I’m so glad I did - genuinely stunning hotel, brilliant and helpful staff and a wonderful stay overall. I genuinely can’t find fault in any way."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.551.878 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp1.551.878
Rp1.767.003 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Belvianes-et-Cavirac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rodeoraft and Gorges de St-Georges are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
La Scierie

La Scierie

61 Av. François Mitterrand, Quillan, Aude
Stay at this B&B in Quillan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and The Nature Trail And ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"The property is old but well taken care of inside and very clean. There is no AC, which during a heat wave means you have to leave the window open with a fan on to bring in cool night air….but this also meant that we heard trucks and motorcycles on the road (the property is right on the road) as ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

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Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale

4 out of 5
8 Rue De Caulet, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Saint Radegonde Colomiers Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (619 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with cooking facilities. Very clean. Reception staff is very professional. Parking in the property included. Has a swimming pool. Suites are decent size. Bathrooms are well equipped. Pretty new building."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
Residhome Toulouse Occitania

Residhome Toulouse Occitania

3 out of 5
93, Avenue de Lombez, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cité de l'Espace and Zenith de Toulouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (913 reviews)
Excellent staff and helpful helpline
"Excellent receptionist who was very friendly and welcoming. She explained everything very clearly, including the attended swimming pool opening hours, and we can't praise her enough. We managed to find ourselves locked out of the hotel after reception opening hours, but the telephone hotline operator ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Residhome Toulouse Occitania
Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole

3 out of 5
1 Allee Antoine Osete, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cité de l'Espace ...
7.8/10 Good! (372 reviews)
"I would definitely recommend this place"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole
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Popular places to visit

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne during your travels in Carcassonne. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
Aude Gate

Aude Gate

4.5/5(21 reviews)

After visiting Aude Gate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carcassonne. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
Puivert Castle

Puivert Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Puivert when you take a trip to Puivert Castle. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Puivert Castle
Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne when you take a trip to Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. Stroll along the marina or experience the theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire
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Place Carnot

You can learn about the history of Carcassonne with a trip to Place Carnot. Amble around the area's marina or experience its theatre scene.

Place Carnot
Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne when you take a trip to Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Cities near Cathar Castles

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