Cathar Castles

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Carcassonne which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Carcassonne showing heritage architecture and chateau or palace
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Carcassonne which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Where to stay in Cathar Castles

This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!

City of Carcassonne

5/5(44 area reviews)

Travelers come to City of Carcassonne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while you're in town.

City of Carcassonne
Carcassonne featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and a castle

Bastide Saint-Louis

4/5(5 area reviews)

Bastide Saint-Louis is noteworthy for its historic 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint-Just and surrounding area, you can visit Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Rodeoraft.

Saint-Just
Hotel La Chaumiere

Hotel La Chaumiere

3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,632 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
NT$2,632
NT$2,974 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quillan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions The Nature ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"The Chaumiere is really the only good hotel in this area, decor feels a little set in the 1990's, but facilities are great and the set menu at the restaurant is a real treat. It has a nice casual feel and a very attentive owner/manager"

Reviewed on 2025/7/14

Hotel La Chaumiere
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,592 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
NT$2,592
NT$2,964 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Belvianes-et-Cavirac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rodeoraft and Gorges de St-Georges ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

Rose des Pyrénées
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 NT$4,090 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
NT$4,090
NT$4,683 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"We had a beautiful, large room with a canopy bed. All the furniture was elegant and antique in style. We had a huge bathroom with double sinks. The room came with robe and slippers. Our room was on the second floor reached by a spiral stone staircase. They brought our luggage to the room. Dinner ..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/30

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
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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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Saint Radegonde Colomiers Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (648 reviews)
"This location is away from a lot of places. It’s located in a business park and was sufficient enough for a night stay. It is not upscale as described."

Reviewed on 2025/9/1

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
Bikube Montpellier

Bikube Montpellier

4 out of 5
46 Bd de Strasbourg, Montpellier, Hérault
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Comedy Square and Polygone ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good lattees in the morning."

Reviewed on 2025/9/24

Bikube Montpellier
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau

4 out of 5
16, Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
Great place to stay
"The accommodation was excellent, clean, well appointed and good size. Very wide varity of food to choose from for breakfast. Very close to train station and in easy walking distance to town centre."

Reviewed on 2025/9/21

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
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Popular places to visit

This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

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

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!

Aude Gate

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

Aude Gate
The round table

Puivert Castle

Learn about the local history of Puivert when you spend time at Puivert Castle. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Puivert Castle
A beautiful place in the church to sit quietly and pray

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne with a stop at Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. Stroll along the marina or experience the theater scene in this relaxing area.

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire
Carcassonne featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and a castle

Place Carnot

You can learn about the history of Carcassonne with a stop at Place Carnot. Amble around the area's marina or experience its theater scene.

Place Carnot
Carcassone

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne with a stop at Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Cities near Cathar Castles

Carcassonne featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and a castle

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