Cathar Castles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
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 ₹13,453 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹13,453
₹15,321 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (93 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
The price is ₹7,846 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹7,846
₹8,949 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (38 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
Hotel La Chaumiere

Hotel La Chaumiere

3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is ₹7,452 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹7,452
₹8,422 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quillan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Nature ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 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 14 Jul 2025

Hotel La Chaumiere
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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! (900 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
Appart Hotel Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport

Appart Hotel Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport

4 out of 5
6 Place Marcel Dassault, Blagnac
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Blagnac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
Good for family
"Good, some issues with check in as they hadn't responded to our emails and we were given conflicting information from a phone call to check in. Clean and spacious. Good amenities and close to a very large shopping and food complex for any needs. Free airport shuttle much appreciated"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli

3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)
"Very nice property, our stay was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
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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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
Aude Gate

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
Puivert Castle

Puivert Castle

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

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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Cities near Cathar Castles

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