Carcassonne & Surrounds

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Cathar Castles

Carcassonne is ideally located to visit a number of Cathar castles and other related historic sites. https://www.audetourisme.com/en/see-and-do/not-to-be-missed/royal-fortresses-and-cathar-country-sites
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Croco Bleu Carcassonne

Le Croco Bleu is a highly regarded, intimate jazz club located right here in Carcassonne. Run by the passionate volunteers of the CarcaJazz association, it ...
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Alet les Bains

There are a number of well preserved and lovely villages in the region, all accessible within 30/45 minutes by car from Carcassonne.  Any of them ...
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Bastide Saint Louis

In 1247, Saint Louis, (Louis IX) authorised construction of a new city opposite the medieval fortress village on the left bank of the Aude river.  ...
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La Cité Carcassonne

Built on a tall hill adjacent to the Aude River, La Cite was originally a pre-roman settlement and then a fortified village. In turn it ...
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Narbonne

Less than a 30 minute train ride from Carcassonne or 45 minutes by car, the lovely city of Narbonne is an easy day trip and ...
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